Virginia Gazette Index
Sphinx to Springall, Bolitho
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- +Sphinx,
- −French man of war,
- −H. M. frigate,
- −H. M. S.,
- Hunter: Sept. 5, 1751 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Hunter: Jan. 24, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Hunter: Aug. 21, 1752 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Hunter: Sept. 19, 1755 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Hunter: Sept. 26, 1755 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Hunter: Oct. 3, 1755 – pg. 1, col. 2
- Purdie: July 12, 1776 – pg. 1, col. 2
- Dixon and Hunter: July 13, 1776 – pg. 1, col. 2
- Dixon and Hunter: July 13, 1776 – pg. 7, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: Aug. 24, 1776 – pg. 7, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: Sept. 14, 1776 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Dixon and Nicolson: Mar. 26, 1779 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Dixon and Nicolson: Apr. 16, 1779 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Dixon and Nicolson: Feb. 26, 1780 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Dixon and Nicolson: Apr. 1, 1780 – pg. 2, col. 1
- −ship,
- +Spice islands,
- −discovered in Indian seas,
- +Spicemaker,
- +Spicer,
- −Randolph,
- −William,
- Capt.,
- of the Friends Good Will,
- Capt.,
- +Spiceries,
- for sale,
- −in Alexandria,
- −in Williamsburg,
- for sale,
- +Spices,
- −boycotted in Providence,
- −British trade in,
- −for sale,
- −in Beaufort,
- −in Gloucester co.,
- −in Newcastle,
- −in Richmond,
- −in Shockoe,
- −in Williamsburg,
- Va.,
- Hunter: Nov. 30, 1759 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie: Apr. 11, 1766 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Purdie: Sept. 19, 1766 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie: Dec. 18, 1766 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Rind: Dec. 25, 1766 – pg. 4, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: June 4, 1767 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: June 18, 1767 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Oct. 15, 1767 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 3, 1767 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 28, 1769 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: June 7, 1770 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Rind: June 7, 1770 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 29, 1770 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Rind: Nov. 29, 1770 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Apr. 11, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 15, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Rind: Aug. 15, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 29, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 12, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: June 18, 1772 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Rind: Oct. 15, 1772 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: June 3, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Rind: June 3, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: June 9, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Rind: June 9, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 29, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Rind: Sept. 29, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Purdie: July 18, 1777 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Va.,
- See also: Allspice; Cinnamon; Cloves, Coriander; Cubebs; Durhan flower of mustard, mustard; Fennel, seeds of; Fennugreek, seeds of; Garlic, pickled; Ginger; Mace; Mustard; Nutmeg; Pepper; Spiceries;
- −import to British colonies,
- −N. Am.,
- from E. I.,
- French,
- from E. I.,
- −from W. I.,
- French,
- −N. Am.,
- −imported to Algiers,
- −imported to Holl. from India,
- −imported to Portsmouth,
- N. H.,
- −lost at sea,
- −unclaimed,
- adv. of,
- +Spidal,
- Mr.,
- of Charleston,
- Mr.,
- +Spier,
- −Capt.,
- −of the Margaret,
- −of the Peggy,
- −Alexander & co.,
- −John,
- Capt.,
- of the Nancy,
- Capt.,
- −William,
- See also: Speir
- −Capt.,
- +Spiers,
- −Mr.,
- killed by Shawnees,
- −Alexander & co.,
- −James,
- See also: Speirs
- −Mr.,
- +Spiers & co.,
- +Spiers & French & co.,
- +Spies,
- −apprehended in Paris,
- −arrested in Brest,
- −in Dunkirk,
- −discovered in Washington's camp,
- −encouraged in Gt. Brit.,
- −escape from Public jail,
- −in Albany,
- −in British army,
- −in Williamsburg,
- Va.,
- −precautions against by Washington,
- −sought by British in Ga.,
- −women accused in Pa.,
- +Spies, American,
- privateer captains treated as,
- in Tobago,
- privateer captains treated as,
- +Spies, Austrian,
- +Spies, British,
- −captured by Americans,
- −in Morristown,
- −in St. Mary's co.,
- −in White Plains,
- −executed,
- −in Peekskill,
- −in Valley Forge,
- −for Gen. Gage,
- −hanged in Hurley,
- −in British colonies,
- −punishment of,
- −captured by Americans,
- +Spies, French,
- −in British army,
- −in British colonies,
- −in Portsmouth,
- −in Turkish army,
- +Spies, Spanish,
- in British colonies,
- +Spies, Tories,
- in Boston,
- +Spies, Turkish,
- in Russian army,
- +Spikes,
- captured by Americans,
- +Spikes, schooner,
- +Spiller,
- −Benjamin C.,
- −B(enjamin) C.,
- +Spiller's ordinary,
- King William co.,
- +Spilman,
- +Spinach seeds,
- for sale,
- −in Buckingham co.,
- −in Cumberland,
- −in Petersburg,
- −in Richmond,
- for sale,
- +Spincke,
- [Nathaniel],
- author,
- Purdie and Dixon: July 7, 1768 – pg. 3, col. 1
- 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. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: July 25, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 1, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 8, 1771 – pg. 4, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: June 10, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 4
- author,
- [Nathaniel],
- +Spindle,
- +Spindles (used with mill stones),
- for sale,
- in Fredericksburg,
- for sale,
- +Spinel,
- for sale,
- in Williamsburg,
- for sale,
- +Spinets,
- −for sale,
- −in Bute co.,
- −in Hanover co.,
- −in Manchester,
- −in Westmoreland co.,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −making and repairing adv. in Williamsburg,
- −teachers adv. in Williamsburg,
- −for sale,
- +Spinets, described,
- for sale,
- in Williamsburg,
- for sale,
- +Spinnage,
- Jonathan,
- Capt.,
- of the Polly,
- Capt.,
- Jonathan,
- +Spinners,
- −adv. for,
- −in Fredericksburg,
- −in Richmond,
- −in Richmond co.,
- −in Smithfield,
- −in Williamsburg,
- Va.,
- Purdie: Aug. 23, 1776 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Dixon and Hunter: Aug. 24, 1776 – pg. 6, col. 2
- Dixon and Hunter: Dec. 13, 1776 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Purdie: Dec. 20, 1776 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Feb. 7, 1777 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie: Feb. 7, 1777 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie: May 9, 1777 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: May 16, 1777 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Va.,
- See also: Convict servants as; Indentured servants as; Slaves
- −adv. for,
- +Spinners, apprentices,
- adv. for,
- in Williamsburg,
- adv. for,
- +Spinning,
- −adv. of,
- in Fredericksburg,
- −bounties on,
- −by Boston,
- −by Bristol,
- R. I.,
- −by Charlestown,
- Mass.,
- −by children in Boston,
- −by Newport,
- −by Providence,
- −by Roxbury,
- −by Woodstock,
- Conn.,
- −in Uxbridge,
- −prizes for teaching in N. Y.,
- −teaching adv.,
- −adv. of,
- +Spinning contest,
- in Lebanon,
- +Spinning houses,
- −described,
- −in Granville co.,
- −in Hanover co.,
- −in Prince George co.,
- −in Fairfax co.,
- −in Manchester,
- −in N. C.,
- −in Prince George co.,
- −described,
- +Spinning machines,
- for sale,
- in Fredericksburg,
- for sale,
- +Spinning rooms,
- −in Brunswick co.,
- −in Granville co.,
- +Spinning wheel makers,
- −in Caroline co.,
- See also: Indentured servants as
- +Spinning wheels,
- −for sale,
- −at Henrico factory,
- −in Boston,
- −imported to James river,
- lower district,
- Va.,
- from Antigua,
- Va.,
- lower district,
- −instruction in making offered,
- −new features inventured in Ire.,
- −for sale,
- +Spiring,
- Capt.,
- of the Flowell,
- Capt.,
- +Spirits,
- −boycotted in Va. Association,
- −duties on import to Can.,
- −to Gt. Brit.,
- −for sale,
- −in Charles City co.,
- −in Fredericksburg,
- −in Hanover co.,
- −in Hobb's Hole,
- −in Louisa co.,
- −in Onancock,
- −in Petersburg,
- −in Richmond,
- −in Suffolk,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −near Cabin Point,
- −near Warwick,
- −imported to Hampton,
- Va.,
- from Antigua,
- Va.,
- −imported to James river,
- upper district,
- Va.,
- upper district,
- −imported to York district,
- Va.,
- from Bristol,
- Va.,
- −seized from British at Fort Nassau,
- New Providence,
- −seized from British ship,
- See also: Bateman's golden and plain spirits
- +Spirits, Barbados,
- for sale,
- in Norfolk,
- Va.,
- Purdie and Dixon: July 11, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Mar. 25, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 23, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Rind: Sept. 23, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 2, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Rind: Dec. 2, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: May 12, 1774 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Purdie: Sept. 13, 1776 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Va.,
- in Norfolk,
- for sale,
- +Spirits, Barbados cane,
- for sale,
- −in Norfolk,
- −in Portsmouth,
- −in Tappahannock,
- for sale,
- +Spirits, British,
- duties on import to Can.,
- +Spirits, cane,
- +Spirits, Demarara,
- for sale,
- −in Cabin Point,
- −in Newcastle,
- for sale,
- +Spirits, Geneva,
- for sale,
- −in Norfolk,
- −in Petersburg,
- for sale,
- +Spirits, Jamaica,
- −for sale,
- −in Alexandria,
- −in Newcastle,
- −in Norfolk,
- Va.,
- Purdie and Dixon: Jan. 24, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: July 30, 1772 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Apr. 29, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 12, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 23, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Rind: Sept. 23, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: May 12, 1774 – pg. 4, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Mar. 11, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Va.,
- −in Portsmouth,
- −seized from British ship,
- −for sale,
- +Spirits, old cane,
- for sale,
- in Williamsburg,
- for sale,
- +Spirits, volatile,
- +Spitalfields,
- Eng.,
- See: Silk manufacture in
- Eng.,
- +Spitfire,
- −brigantine privateer,
- −Continental galley,
- +Spithead,
- Eng.,
- See: British army to Boston, Mass., from; British army to British colonies, N. Am., from; British navy, number of ships from; British navy, number of ships in; British navy from E. I. to; British navy from New York City to; British navy in; British navy listed and classified in; British navy rendezvous in; British navy to; British navy to Boston, Mass., from; British navy to Ire. from; British navy to Mediterranean from; British navy to N. Am. from; British transports from U. S. to; British transports to Boston, Mass., from; Imports to; Russian navy in; Ships from; Ships from Boston, Mass., to; Ships from Cadiz, Sp., to; Ships from New York City to; Ships from R. I. to; Ships' sailing time; Ships to New York City from; Ships to Nfd. from; Waldeck troops to British colonies, N. Am. from
- Eng.,
- +Splatterdashes,
- for sale,
- in Williamsburg,
- for sale,
- +Splinters,
- +Spoar,
- −John Woolrich,
- See also: Spoor
- +Spofferth,
- Samuel,
- +Spoldin,
- +Spoleto,
- It.,
- See: Anecdotes from; Earthquakes in
- It.,
- +Sponges,
- −captured by Americans,
- −for sale,
- −in Fredericksburg,
- −in Newcastle,
- −in Petersburg,
- −in Portsmouth,
- −in Richmond,
- −in Williamsburg,
- Va.,
- Parks: July 31, 1746 – pg. 6, col. 1
- Hunter: Jan. 17, 1751 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Hunter: Sept. 5, 1751 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Hunter: Apr. 10, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Hunter: Apr. 30, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Hunter: May 22, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Hunter: Oct. 6, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Hunter: May 2, 1755 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Hunter: May 2, 1755 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Hunter: Jan. 16, 1761 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Va.,
- −seized from British at Fort Nassau,
- New Providence,
- −used to exterminate rats,
- +Spoon molds,
- taken by indentured servants,
- +Spooner,
- −Mr.,
- on committee to address Gov. Bernard,
- −Mr.,
- +Spooner's ferry,
- +Spoons,
- −for sale,
- −in Baltimore,
- −in Beaufort,
- −in Edenton,
- −in Fredericksburg,
- −in Norfolk,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −in Yorktown,
- −seized from British ship,
- −stolen by slaves in Va.,
- −taken by runaway indentured servant in Va.,
- See also: Silver soup spoons
- −for sale,
- +Spoor,
- −John Woolrich,
- See also: Spoar
- +Spoore,
- [John],
- +Sportsman,
- +Spot,
- +Spotswood,
- −Col.,
- −overseer of,
- −pasture of,
- −plantation of,
- −A.,
- −Alexander,
- −adv. for missing horses,
- −adv. land for sale,
- −adv. property for sale,
- −adv. slaves for sale,
- −adv. stallion for hire,
- −demands payment for land,
- −horses of,
- −pasture of,
- −posts land,
- −Alexander,
- −Col.,
- accused of detaining estate of soldier,
- −adv. for deserters,
- −appointed major of 2nd Va. regiment,
- −describes battle of Great Bridge,
- −orders recruiting officers to report,
- −Col.,
- −Alexander,
- −H.,
- gov. of Va.,
- adv. schedule of postriders,
- gov. of Va.,
- −announces removal,
- −attacked by Edwin Conway,
- −attacked by John Randolph,
- −convict servant of,
- −criticism of answered by son,
- −defense against attack of burgesses,
- −defense against attack of John Randolph,
- −estate devised to son,
- −iron works of,
- −land of,
- −mines of,
- −pays money to Va. treasury,
- −will mentioned,
- −H.,
- −John,
- −adv. for teacher,
- −adv. land for sale,
- −announces his inheritance not liable for debts,
- −answers criticism of father,
- −burgess from Culpeper co.,
- −estate for sale,
- −letter in post office,
- −plantation of,
- −[John],
- Capt.,
- death reported,
- Capt.,
- −John,
- −Mary (Dandridge),
- −Sally (Rowzee),
- −Col.,
- +Spotswood, ship,
- +Spotsylvania co.,
- −Va.,
- −burgesses elected,
- Hunter: Jan. 24, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Hunter: Feb. 27, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 15, 1768 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Rind: Dec. 15, 1768 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: May 11, 1769 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 21, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Rind: Sept. 21, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Rind: Nov. 9, 1769 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 28, 1771 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: July 7, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 4, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 3
- −chancery court suits,
- −committee elected,
- −expresses gratitude to Hugh Mercer,
- −orders sale of goods,
- −resolutions (text) of,
- −trials for Toryism,
- −court,
- −date of meeting changed,
- −land sold by order of,
- −orders bids for building prison,
- −court clerks sell fees,
- −delegates elected,
- −escheator appointed,
- −freeholders meeting,
- resolutions (text) of,
- −in fourth senatorial district,
- −senator elected,
- −sheriff receives estate of Benjamin Grymes,
- −sheriff's sale in,
- −troops assemble in Williamsburg,
- −extend thanks to Rev. Mr. Archibald Dick,
- See also: Apple orchards in; Apprentices runaway from; Association of 1774; Associators in; Attorneys in; Auctions in; Bolting mills in; Boston port bill, relief from by; Brick houses, described, in; Bridges in; Buildings in; Carpenters adv. for in; Cherry orchards in; Churches in; Convict servants runaway from; Cropping houses in; Dairies in; Dwelling houses in; Forges in; Frame houses, described, in; Furnaces in; Gardens in; Gristmills in; Horse-breeding in; Indentured servants for sale in; Indentured servants runaway from; Jails in; Kitchens in; Land, mortgaged, for sale in; Land, ownership disputed in; Land, sale confirmed in; Land for lease in; Land for rent in; Land for sale in; Log houses in; Lotteries in; Magazines (storehouses), in Williamsburg, Va., removal of powder opposed in; Meat houses in; Merchants in; Militia of; Mills in; Mines in; Minutemen of; Musters, geleral; Orchards in; Ordinaries in; Outhouses in; Peach orchards in; Physicians in; Plantations for sale in; Sawmills in; Slaves for hire in; Slaves for sale in; Slaves runaway from; Smelting furnaces in; Springs in; Stables in; Stealing in; Tenements in; Tobacco houses in; Tub mills in; Undertakers adv. for in; Wagoners adv. for in; Woodcutters adv. for in
- +Spotsylvania co., Va.,
- independent company,
- addressed (text) by Gen. Washington,
- independent company,
- +Spotsylvania courthouse,
- Va.,
- See: Slaves for sale at
- Va.,
- +Spotsylvania parish,
- Va.,
- contributes to Montreal fire fund,
- Va.,
- +Spraggens,
- +Sprague,
- Sampson,
- Capt.,
- of the Harriot,
- Capt.,
- Sampson,
- +Sprainger,
- +Spratley,
- −William,
- −adv. for bids for building causeway,
- −adv. for bids for repairs at James City glebe,
- −adv. for runaway slaves,
- −adv. land for sale,
- −adv. merchandise for sale,
- −announces auction of imported goods,
- −chosen to James City co. committee,
- −plaintiff in Va. chancery court,
- −William,
- +Spratt,
- −Dr.,
- −[Thomas],
- +Spriddle (Priddle),
- Capt.,
- of the Charming Nancy,
- Capt.,
- +Sprigg,
- +Spriggins,
- +Spriggs,
- +Sprightly,
- −horse,
- Dixon and Hunter: Feb. 7, 1777 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie: Feb. 14, 1777 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Purdie: Apr. 29, 1777 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Dixon and Hunter: Nov. 14, 1777 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Purdie: Nov. 28, 1777 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Dixon and Nicolson: Mar. 12, 1779 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Dixon and Nicolson: Mar. 25, 1780 – pg. 3, col. 1
- −horse,
- +Sprigs,
- +Sprigs, for sale,
- in Norfolk,
- −in Williamsburg,
- Va.,
- Purdie and Dixon: Oct. 27, 1768 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Rind: Oct. 27, 1768 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 2, 1769 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 22, 1770 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Oct. 17, 1771 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Oct. 24, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Apr. 30, 1772 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: June 4, 1772 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Oct. 14, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Pinkney: Apr. 20, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: Apr. 22, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Va.,
- −in Williamsburg,
- in Norfolk,
- +Sprigs, French,
- −for sale,
- in Williamsburg,
- See also: Cocque de pearl; Garnet; Hair; Half moon pearls; Marcasite; Paste; Pearl; Shell; Venetian pearl
- −for sale,
- +Spring houses,
- −in Charlotte co.,
- −in Dinwiddie co.,
- −in Louisa co.,
- −in Rowan co.,
- +Spring swamp chapel,
- Albemarle parish,
- +Spring swamp church,
- Sussex co.,
- +Spring water,
- used to cure mouth ailments,
- +Springall,
- Mr.,
- +Springall, Bolitho &,