Virginia Gazette Index
Metal to Military utensils
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- +Metal,
- −assaying of,
- See also: Dutch metal
- +Metal buckles,
- for sale,
- +Metal buttons,
- −for sale,
- −at Kemp's landing,
- −in Alexandria,
- −in Cobham,
- −in Fredericksburg,
- −in Smithfield,
- −imported to James river,
- −stolen,
- in South Quay,
- −for sale,
- +Metal makers,
- in Yorktown,
- +Metal plates,
- for sale,
- +Metal tweezers,
- for sale,
- in Williamsburg,
- for sale,
- +Metamorphosis,
- +Metborm,
- Major,
- requests exchange for American prisoners,
- Major,
- +Metcalf,
- −Mr.,
- +Metcalfe,
- −John,
- Capt.,
- −John,
- +Metebride,
- Dr.,
- invents process for tanning leather,
- Dr.,
- +Meteors,
- −in Boston,
- −in Crespi,
- −in London,
- −in Yorkshire,
- −observed in Phila.,
- −in Williamsburg,
- +Meteorology,
- investigated by American philosophical society,
- +Methis,
- French warship,
- +Methodist meeting house,
- in New York City,
- +Methodists,
- −anecdotes concerning in Eng.,
- −belief in Bible,
- −criticized by London ministers,
- −fanatics among,
- −in London,
- −flogged in Gloucester,
- −in Bath,
- −in Devonshire,
- −in Gloucester,
- −in Gt. Brit.,
- −in Hilfarrence,
- −increase in Norfolk,
- −influence on fashions,
- −meeting in Southwark,
- −in Youloon,
- York co.,
- −in Youloon,
- −ordered from Denmark,
- −persecuted in Denbigh,
- −in Norwich,
- −provoke riots in Norwich,
- −strolling preachers criticized in Eng.,
- −success in Eng.,
- +Metomkin inlet,
- Va.,
- See: British navy off
- Va.,
- +Metriotes,
- pseud.,
- Purdie: Aug. 29, 1766 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Purdie: Sept. 5, 1766 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Purdie: Sept. 12, 1766 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Purdie: Sept. 12, 1766 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie: Sept. 19, 1766 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie: Oct. 17, 1766 – pg. 1, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Jan. 1, 1767 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Jan. 8, 1767 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Purdie: Mar. 31, 1775 – pg. 1, col. 3
- pseud.,
- +Metson,
- Capt.,
- of the Dickenson,
- Capt.,
- +Metuchen,
- N. J.,
- See: Matuckin
- N. J.,
- +Metz,
- −Lorraine,
- defense of,
- See also: Jesuits' oath required in
- −Lorraine,
- +Meux,
- −Richard,
- settlement of estate of,
- −William,
- −Richard,
- +Mexico,
- −insurrections in,
- −against Spain,
- −conciliated by Spain,
- −massacres reported in,
- See also: Drought in; Famine in; Jesuits incite Indians in; Massacres in; Shipwrecks off; Silver mines in; Spanish army from
- −insurrections in,
- +Meyer,
- −Christian,
- −Christopher,
- +Meyrick,
- Abraham,
- +Mezeray,
- Mr.,
- +Mezonville,
- M.,
- negotiates with Indians,
- M.,
- +Mezzotints,
- −for sale,
- in Williamsburg,
- −imported to Va. from London,
- −for sale,
- +Miar,
- Mr.,
- +Micajah and Philip,
- +Mice,
- −in Bavaria,
- −plague near Bridgewater,
- +Michaux,
- +Michaux's ferry,
- Cumberland co.,
- +Michel,
- −Mr.,
- runaway French seaman,
- −Mr.,
- +Michelburrough,
- +Michell,
- −Cary,
- −adv. for daughters of Edmond Major,
- −adv. for missing horses,
- −adv. house for sale,
- −announces departure,
- −captured by Americans near Norfolk,
- −letter to Col. Woodford,
- −manager of lottery,
- −warns merchants concerning customs regulations,
- −Cary,
- +Michelson,
- David,
- asked to leave Phila.,
- David,
- +Micheson,
- John,
- Capt.,
- imprisoned in Halifax,
- Capt.,
- John,
- +Michigan,
- See: Indians in
- +Michilimackinac,
- −British garrison remains at,
- −conditions in,
- −trade dull at,
- See also: Indians in; Silver mines discovered in
- +Michum,
- +Mickelburrough,
- +Mickken,
- +Micklefield,
- Capt.,
- of the Colchester,
- Capt.,
- +Micklewraith,
- John,
- Capt.,
- of the Brothers,
- Capt.,
- John,
- +Micmacs (Nicknacks),
- −hostile to British,
- −in N. S.,
- +Micon,
- captured by Russia,
- +Micou,
- −James,
- schooner of,
- −James,
- +Micou's,
- −Essex co.,
- See also: Port Micou, Va.
- +Micow,
- Capt.,
- of the Clary,
- Capt.,
- +Microcosm,
- −adv. of,
- −in Norfolk,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −shown in Norfolk,
- −adv. of,
- +Microscopes,
- for sale,
- −in King and Queen co.,
- −in Norfolk,
- for sale,
- +Microscopes, pocket,
- for sale,
- −in Petersburg,
- −in Princess Anne co.,
- for sale,
- +Microscopes, solar,
- for sale,
- in Richmond co.,
- for sale,
- +Midas,
- jackass,
- for hire,
- jackass,
- +Middle Bay island,
- S. C.,
- See: Lighthouses
- S. C.,
- +Middle Brook,
- −N. J.,
- Continental army encamped at,
- See also: Continental army, headquarters moved to
- −N. J.,
- +Middle Brook camp,
- +Middle colonies,
- See: Embargoes on
- +Middle Ground,
- James river,
- Va.,
- See: Shipwrecks at
- James river,
- +Middle Hadden,
- Conn.,
- See: Boston port bill, relief from by
- Conn.,
- +Middleborough,
- Mass.,
- See: Non-importation agreements supported
- Mass.,
- +Middlesex co.,
- −Eng.,
- defense of discussed,
- −election,
- −discussed in parliament,
- −legality questioned,
- −protested by John Wilkes,
- −redress for considered,
- −royal family's influence on,
- −rules in,
- −elections in,
- −freeholders,
- −concessions to rumored,
- −discuss British-American relations,
- −meeting,
- −petition king,
- −refuse to pay land tax,
- −sympathize with colonists,
- −instructions (text) to members of parliament,
- −list of voters to be published,
- −petitions George III,
- −poetry on politicians in,
- −political news from,
- −remonstrance to king,
- −representation in parliament unfair,
- −sheriff of,
- petitions king,
- −supports American grievances,
- −supports Bill of rights,
- −threatens revolt,
- See also: Bigamy in; British colonial policy critcized in; Children, bounties for in; Elections in; Freedom of election supported in; Jailers in; Marriages, mass, in; Parliament, short sessions favored in; Perjury in; Taxes in; Vagrancy in
- −Eng.,
- +Middlesex co., Mass.,
- −citizens question powder seizure,
- −committees,
- resolutions of,
- −freeholders meeting,
- resolutions (text) of,
- See also: Coercive acts opposed in; Continental congress, 1774, supported in; Freedom of assembly supported in
- +Middlesex co., N. J.,
- instruct representatives,
- +Middlesex co., Va.,
- −burgesses elected,
- Hunter: Jan. 17, 1752 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Hunter: Feb. 27, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 1, 1768 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: May 11, 1769 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 14, 1769 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Rind: Sept. 14, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Rind: Nov. 9, 1769 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Rind: July 18, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 5, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: July 21, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Rind: July 21, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 2
- −census requested,
- −committee,
- −accuses John Morgan of Toryism,
- −orders (text) of,
- −court,
- −land sold by order of,
- −slaves sold by order of,
- −suits in,
- −delegates elected to Va. convention,
- −to Va. general assembly,
- −escheator appointed,
- −freeholders,
- resolutions (text) of,
- −in third senatorial district,
- −orders (text) of,
- −reported list of tithables,
- −senators elected,
- −sheriff's sale in,
- −sheriff's summons,
- See also: Accidents in; Apple orchards in; Association of 1774 enforced in; Attorneys in; Blacksmiths, adv. for in; Blacksmiths apprentices, runaway from; Brick houses in; Brick offices in; Brick walls in; Bridges in; Chairmakers, adv. of in; Chairmakers, apprentices, runaway from; Cherry orchards in; Churches in; Convict servants runaway from; Crab apple orchards in; Dwelling houses in; Ferries in; Gardens in; Horse-breeding in; Houses in; Indentured servants runaway from; Jails in; Kitchens in; Land for sale in; Lotteries in; Merchants in; Mills in; Murders in; Musters, general, dates appointed for in; Offices in; Orchards in; Outhouses in; Oysters in; Peach orchards in; Quarters in; Robberies in; Shipbuilders in; Slaves escape from sheriff in; Slaves for hire in; Slaves for sale in; Slaves found, adv. of, in; Slaves runaway from; Smallpox in; Stables in; Stores in; Teachers adv. for in; Undertakers adv. for in; Warehouses in
- −burgesses elected,
- +Middlesex courthouse,
- (Urbanna),
- Va.,
- See: Land for sale at
- (Urbanna),
- +Middlesex journal,
- +Middleton,
- −Capt.,
- of the York,
- −Mr.,
- fits out privateer,
- −Mrs.,
- of Annapolis,
- −Viscount,
- subscribes for American prisoners' relief,
- −Viscountess,
- −Arthur,
- slaves of stolen by British,
- −Benedict,
- −Benedict,
- Capt.,
- of Westmoreland,
- Capt.,
- −Elizabeth,
- announces departure,
- −Henry,
- −chosen president of Continental congress,
- −delegate to Continental congress from S. C.,
- −of Charleston,
- −orders for arrest of,
- −signs address to colonial agent,
- −signs Association of 1774,
- −speaker of S. C. house of representatives,
- −John,
- −William,
- against Boston port bill,
- −William,
- Capt.,
- −William,
- jr.,
- against Boston port bill,
- jr.,
- −Capt.,
- +Middleton, ship,
-
- Parks: July 6, 1739 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 10, 1768 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Feb. 9, 1769 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 17, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 21, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Rind: Sept. 21, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 28, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 8, 1770 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Feb. 14, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 15, 1771 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Rind: Aug. 15, 1771 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Purdie: May 26, 1775 – pg. 1, col. 1
-
- +Middletown,
- Conn.,
- See: Boston port bill, relief from by; Saltpetre manufacture in; Ships from
- Conn.,
- +Middletown, New Eng.,
- See: Cloth, amount woven in
- +Midgely,
- Thomas,
- Capt.,
- Thomas,
- +Midgets,
- −described in Liverpool,
- −in Cork,
- −in Leicester co.,
- −in Shropshire,
- −in Wem,
- −in York,
- +Midgley,
- Clay &,
- of Liverpool,
- Clay &,
- +Midlimist (Middlimest),
- +Midwifery,
- −lectures on,
- in Phila.,
- −men as,
- −lectures on,
- +Midwifery instruments,
- for sale,
- −in Hanover,
- for sale,
- +Midwives,
- −adv. of,
- Purdie: Dec. 4, 1766 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Rind: Dec. 4, 1766 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 28, 1771 – pg. 2, col. 3
- −in Norfolk,
- −in Richmond,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −in New London,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −men as,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −adv. of,
- +Miers,
- −Jacob,
- accused of horse stealing,
- −Sarah,
- indentured servant,
- −Jacob,
- +Mifflin,
- −John,
- purchases British army provisions,
- −John,
- −Samuel,
- on Pa. council of safety,
- −Thomas,
- −advocates moving Continental congress to Baltimore,
- −aide-de-camp to Gen. Washington,
- −appointed quartermaster-general of Continental army,
- −arrives in N. Y.,
- −commands Pa. militia in Trenton,
- −delegate to Continental congress from Pa.,
- −entertains Indian chiefs at Cambridge,
- −in battle of Princeton,
- −in skirmish at Lichmere's point,
- −letter (text) from Arnold to,
- −on committee of Congress on colonial grievances,
- −on committee of Congress on colonial rights,
- −on committee of Congress to consider Association,
- −on Phila.,
- Pa.,
- committee of correspondence,
- Pa.,
- −promoted to major general in Continental army,
- −receives orders from Washington,
- −reinforces Harlem plains,
- −reports capture of Fort Lee,
- −reviews Phila.,
- Pa.,
- −signs Association of 1774,
- −John,
- +Mifflin, privateer,
- +Migginson,
- +Mignone,
- French navy,
- +Mihlis,
- Samuel,
- author,
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 29, 1770 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 13, 1770 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Jan. 3, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Jan. 17, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Jan. 24, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Feb. 7, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Feb. 21, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Mar. 7, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Mar. 21, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Mar. 28, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: July 18, 1771 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: July 25, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 17, 1772 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: June 10, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 1
- author,
- Samuel,
- +Milan,
- −Italy,
- −attack on by France rumored,
- −by Spain rumored,
- −emperor visits,
- −receives Don Philip,
- −relations with Savoy,
- −restricts monks,
- −titles sold in,
- See also: Adultery in; Bankers abscond in; Roman Catholic church in; Excavations in; Marriages encouraged in; Monasteries in; Taxes abolished in
- −Italy,
- +Milanese army,
- Swiss troops in,
- +Milburn,
- Samuel,
- convict servant,
- Samuel,
- +Milby,
- −Adiel,
- of Northampton co.,
- Va.,
- Purdie and Dixon: Apr. 22, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Oct. 7, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 4, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Pinkney: Jan. 19, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: Feb. 4, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie: Mar. 24, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Pinkney: Mar. 23, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Dixon and Hunter: Mar. 25, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Va.,
- of Northampton co.,
- −William,
- −Adiel,
- +Milcah,
- +Mildred,
- Mr.,
- −requests trade relief for colonies,
- −studies importance of British colonial trade,
- Mr.,
- +Mile end,
- Eng.,
- See: Elopements in
- Eng.,
- +Miles,
- −Abraham,
- −Charles,
- adv. finding horse,
- −James,
- −James,
- Capt.,
- killed in battle of Lexington and Concord,
- Capt.,
- −Samuel,
- −William,
- +Milford,
- Mr.,
- of S. C.,
- Mr.,
- +Milford, Conn.,
- See: Militia of
- +Milford, Eng.,
- −fortifications strengthened,
- See also: British army in; British navy to; Ships driven ashore in; Ships from Cork, Ire., to; Ships from N. Y. to; Ships from Quebec, Can., to; Ships' sailing time, N. Y. to; Ships to; Shipwrecks near; Storms near
- +Milford, British frigate,
- −
- −British pirate,
- −H. M. frigate,
- −H. M. S.,
- Hunter: Jan. 24, 1752 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Pinkney: Sept. 28, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: Sept. 30, 1775 – pg. 1, col. 3
- Purdie: Mar. 15, 1776 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: Mar. 16, 1776 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Dixon and Hunter: Oct. 11, 1776 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: July 25, 1777 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Purdie: July 25, 1777 – pg. 1, col. 1
- −pirate frigate,
- +Milford Haven,
- Wales,
- See: Exports from N. Am. to; Ships' sailing time; Ships to York district, Va., from; Shipwrecks near
- Wales,
- +Military academy,
- establishment in Gt. Brit. rumored,
- −in France ordered,
- establishment in Gt. Brit. rumored,
- +Military associators,
- +Military defense,
- −acts of Va. unified,
- −in Barbados,
- W. I.,
- recommended by governor,
- W. I.,
- +Military discipline,
- −teacher of,
- adv. for,
- in Dinwiddie co.,
- adv. for,
- −teachers of,
- adv. for scholars,
- −teacher of,
- +Military schools,
- −established by Continental congress,
- −in Strasburg,
- +Military service,
- exemptions from recommended by Congress,
- +Military stores,
- −captured at Stony point,
- −in Halifax,
- N. S.,
- by Americans,
- N. S.,
- −in New York City,
- −in St. John's,
- Can.,
- by Americans,
- Can.,
- −in Halifax,
- −exemption from price control recommended,
- −export from Dublin,
- Ire.,
- to British colonies,
- N. Am.,
- to British colonies,
- Ire.,
- −export from Gt. Brit. to British colonies,
- −N. Am.,
- forbidden,
- −to Portugal,
- −N. Am.,
- −export from Holl. to British colonies,
- −N. Am.,
- −to East Indies,
- −export from London,
- Eng.,
- to U. S. prepared,
- Eng.,
- −export from Martinique,
- W. I.,
- prohibited,
- W. I.,
- −for British army in Boston,
- −for Continental army,
- from France,
- −for U. S. detained in Amsterdam,
- −from Rio de Janeiro to Bay of All Saints,
- −imported from France,
- −imported to Boston,
- Mass.,
- from Nantes,
- Mass.,
- −imported to British colonies,
- N. Am.,
- from St. Eustatia,
- N. Am.,
- −imported to Charleston,
- −S. C.,
- from Phila.,
- −S. C.,
- −imported to New London,
- Conn.,
- from St. Eustatia,
- Conn.,
- −imported to New York City from New Providence,
- −imported to S. C. from St. Eustatia,
- −from Santa Cruz,
- −in Bull island,
- −in Gt. Brit.,
- −regulated by parliament,
- −manufacturers exempt from military service,
- −of British in N. Y.,
- −ordered by Gen. Gage,
- −ordered returned to Va. public magazine,
- −prohibition removed by Dutch in W. I.,
- −captured at Stony point,
- +Military training,
- −for Harvard college students,
- −in New England,
- −instruction offered,
- by Robert Washington,
- +Military utensil manufacture,
- in Birmingham,
- +Military utensils,
- for Denmark,
- manufactured in Eng.,
- for Denmark,