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June 20, 1771 The Pennsylvania Gazette SUPPLEMENT to the PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE. No. 2217. WHEREAS in pursuance of an act of General Assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, intituled, An Act for granting the sum of Sixty Thousand Pounds for the Kinguse, and for striking Fifty-five Thousand Pounds thereof in bills of credit, and to provide a fund for sinking the same, and by three subsequent acts for granting to his Majesty the additional sum of Three Hundred Thousand Pounds, the following tracts of located and unimproved lands have been duly valued and rated by the assessors for the county of Cumberland, the property of the persons herein after named; and whereas the owners of said tracts of land have neglected to pay the collectors of the different townships the several undermentioned sums, which, according to the said valuation, have been assessed and laid upon said lands, as the proportion thereof for several years past, for said tax, by the act imposed: We, the commissioners of the county of Cumberland aforesaid, in pursuance of said acts, do give notice, that on Monday, the 2d day of September next, at the house of Mr. James Pollack, in the town of Carlisle, will be exposed to sale by public vendue, the following tracts of located unimproved lands, or such part as will be sufficient to answer the said taxes, and all charges accruing by reason of the non-payment thereof, to the highest bidder. The sale to begin at 10 oin the forenoon, and continue from day to day until all are sold. Given under our hands, this 27th day of May, 1771. JAMES DUNLOP, WILLIAM MILLER, WILLIAM CLARK, Commissioners. ... 150 acres (4 cleared) in Dublin; and 300 in Fannet; belonging to Robert << Harvey>> , 1 4 2.
December 15, 1773 The Pennsylvania Gazette John << Harvey>> , 100 acres in Air, 0 12 8. (to be sold for taxes)
January 27, 1773 The Pennsylvania Gazette NEW YORK, January 18. On Wednesday, the 4th of this Instant, a Boy, between the Age of 14 and 15, named John Harvey, who had been afflicted with a Stone in the Bladder for upwards of eight Years, was cut in the Presence of several eminent Gentlemen of the Faculty, by Mr. Richard Bayley, Surgeon of this City. The Stone extracted was of an irregular oval Figure, two Inches in Length, and three in Circumference. The Operation (though laborious and difficult) was performed with great Judgment and Dexterity, in so much that in the Space of 36 Hours after the Operation, the Urine began to pass partly through its natural Passage; and on the 11th Day, the Urine passed off so complete, that not one Drop has escaped through the Wound, so that he is now perfectly recovered.
September 16, 1774 The Pennsylvania Gazette POSTSCRIPT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE. No. 2386. NEWBERN (North Carolina) At a General Meeting of Deputies of the inhabitants of this province, at Newbern, the 25th day of August, 1774. The Deputies then met proceeded to make choice of a Moderator, when Col. JOHN HARVEY was unanimously chosen, and Mr. ANDREW KNOX appointed Clerk... WE his Majestymost dutiful and loyal subjects, the Deputies from the several ... ... a redress of such grievances as may come under their consideration. Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting be given to the Hon. John Harvey, Esq; Moderator, for his faithful exercise of that office, and the services he has thereby rendered to this province, and the friends of America in ... ... for his faithful exercise of that office, and the services he has thereby rendered to this province, and the friends of America in general. JOHN HARVEY, Moderator. Ten or eleven days preceding the above meeting the Governor issued the following proclamation. NORTH Carolina, ss. By his ...
December 1, 1768 The Pennsylvania Gazette PHILADELPHIA, December 1. On Wednesday, the 23d ult. departed this Life, in the Twenty-third Year of his Age, Mr. CHILDERMAS << HARVEY>> , a young Gentleman of Charles Town, South Carolina; who, during a long illness, which he laboured under with uncommon fortitude, manifested that Patience and Resignation to the divine Will, which characterize the true Christian; a peculiar Sweetness of Disposition, a tender Affection, and filial Duty to a fond indulgent Mother, and an Endeavour to create Ease to all around him, were the Virtues which made him beloved in Life, and in Death sincerely lamented.
June 12, 1782 The Pennsylvania Gazette Messrs. HALL and SELLERS, If you deem the following Essay upon the unusual production of animals worthy of a place in your useful paper, your are welcome to lay it before the public. TO THE VIRTUOSI AND LOVERS OF NATURAL HISTORY... ... reality of this doctrine; others as strenuously reject it: The latter are now generally reputed orthodox, amongst whom the celebrated Dr. William Harvey, the first discoverer of the true circulation of the blood, is justly regarded as a principal writer. Both he and his followers affirm that all ... ... by the deep researches of Hippocrates, Galen and Aristotle, amongst the ancients, and of Malpighi, De Graas, and above all others, of the renowned Harvey before mentioned amongst the moderns, this doctrine appears to be established upon an extensive induction of facts, experiments and observations, ... Again, at observation 54th, he says "I have had room given me to doubt, whether, as Harvey and his followers affirm, all animals are produced out of an egg, from worms being found in the arteries of living horses, as also from worms seen in ...
January 15, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette ITEM #39534 January 15, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette PHILADELPHIA, January 15. ... Last Week the MAYOR Court was held here, when Edward Dillon was convicted of picking Pockets; Patrick Harvey, and Mary Moore, of Shoplifting; and Elizabeth Freeborn alias Mahaffy, for receiving stolen Goods of a Negroe, knowing them to be such; for which ...
January 26, 1769 The Pennsylvania Gazette PHILADELPHIA, January 26. On Tuesday, the Tenth Instant, departed this Life, in the Forty-third Year of her Age. Mrs. CATHERINE << HARVEY>> , a Lady of Family and Distinction of Charles Town, South Carolina; an Example of Christian Piety, Goodness and Humanity, worthy of Imitation. By an Ease and Affability of Behavior, a Calmness and Serenity of Mind, in the greatest Affliction, she engaged the Esteem as well as Admiration of all who knew her. A strict Regard, and Love of Religion, a Disposition charitable and benevolent, and an invincible Patience, with the Practice of all that is Praiseworthy, made her capable of beholding Death, not as the Dissolution, but Consummation of her Life." Her Remains were genteelly interred on the Thursday following, in the Church Burial Ground, attended by a great Number of the principal Inhabitants of this City.
July 19, 1780 The Pennsylvania Gazette A List of LETTERS remaining in the General Post Office, Philadelphia, July 5, 1780... Benjamin Harvey, Sasquehanna...
May 15, 1766 The Pennsylvania Gazette To be sold by MARY << HARVEY>> , Near the upper Market House, in Wilmington, New Castle County, a well chosen and neat Assortment of Dry and wet Goods, (which she has laid in on the very best Terms... N.B. She proposes for the further Encouragement of her Country Customers, to receive of them in Payment as follows, viz. Home spun Linens, Linseys, Flax, Thread, Bees Wax, Myrtle Wax, Tallow, Cheese, Mustard seed, Hogs Bristles, Horse hair, &c. &c. &c. And as she has made it her Study to promote Home made Manufactures, she hopes for the Countenance of her old Friends, and all those who are Lovers of their Country.
June 5, 1766 The Pennsylvania Gazette TO be sold by public vendue, on the 16th day of June next, a valuable plantation, situate in the township of Radnor, in Chester county, between 14 and 15 miles from Philadelphia, bounded on the great road leading from Philadelphia to Lancaster, containing 82 acres of extraordinary good land, late the estate of George Bailey, deceased, one half cleared, the other half well timbered with black walnut, poplar, black oak and hickory, and very convenient for a tradesman, or other public business, part very good meadow, and more may be made, a dwelling house, barn, a quantity of good bearing apple trees, and other fruit trees, the half of a crop of what and rye in the ground, and sundry other articles. Any person inclining to view the premise before the day, may apply to the subscriber, living in Kennet, and be informed of the terms of sale. The vendue to begin at two oon said day, in the afternoon, on the premises, where attendance will be given by AMOS << HARVEY>> , Executor.
January 22, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, to me directed, will be sold, by public vendue, on the premises, on Tuesday, the 10th day of February next, about two oin the afternoon, a certain messuage, plantation and tract of 200 acres of land thereunto belonging, situate in the township of East Nottingham, in the county of Chester, bounded by lands of Philip Scott, deceased, Robert << Harvey>> , Philip Tanner, Elisha Gatchell, and others; late the estate of John Scott, deceased; seized and taken in execution and to be sold by JOHN MORTON, Sheriff.
January 29, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette List of LETTERS remaining in the Post Office Lancaster. H. William Hunter, Jehu Hollingsworth, Messieurs Mongo Harvey and Jo. Hunkard, James Henry, Hugh Hall.
March 12, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas to me directed, on Monday, the 30th day of this instant March, about 4 oin the afternoon, will be sold by vendue, on the premises, a stone messuage and plantation, with about 38 acres of land thereunto belonging, on which some good meadow may be made, situate in Charlestown, in the county of Chester; bounded by Lands of Samuel << Harvey>> , Daniel John, Isaac David, and others; ...
May 21, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette Philadelphia, May 21, 1767. JAMES ALEXANDER, HAS removed from his store in Water street, to Mr. James << Harvey>> , in Front street, opposite Messieurs Mease and Millerstore, ...
July 2, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette BY Virtue of a Writ of Venditioni Exponas to me directed, will be sold, by public Vendue, on Monday, the 20th Day of July instant, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon, at the House of Matthias << Harvey>> , at the Billet, in the Manor of Moreland, a certain Stone Messuage, and Piece of Land thereunto belonging, situate in the Manor of Moreland aforesaid, in the County of Philadelphia, containing about three Quarters of an Acre, bounded by Lands of Daniel Thomas, Ellis Hughes, William Folwell, and others; late the Estate of Samuel Adams; seized and taken in Execution by WILLIAM PARR, Sheriff.
July 30, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be exposed to sale, by publick vendue, on the 22d day of August next, at 2 oin the afternoon, on the premises, a certain tenement and tract of land, situate in Upper Makefield township, in the county of Bucks, bounded by lands of Henry << Harvey>> , and the river Delaware, ...
August 13, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette To be LETT or SOLD, And may be entered upon the first Day of November next, A WELL accustomed TAVERN, lying in the Manor of Moreland, on the old York Road, known by the Name of the Crooked Billet, with 14 Acres of Land, four of which is good Meadow; the House is large, with a good Barn, Stables, Sheds, and other convenient Buildings, suitable for the business, with a Well of good Water by the door, and a good Garden; the whole in good Repair. Any Person inclining to rent or purchase may know the Terms, which will be reasonable by applying to me, living on the Premises, MATTHIAS << HARVEY>> .
December 3, 1767 The Pennsylvania Gazette New Castle, November 18, 1767. BY virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas to me directed, will be exposed to sale that public vendue, on Tuesday, the 24th of December next, at the tavern kept by Mr. John Aiken, in Pencader Hundred, a moiety or one half part undivided of a certain messuage and plantation, or tract of land, with the appurtenances, situate, lying and being on the south side of Christiana Creek, in Pencader Hundred, and county of New Castle, bounded by lands of Hugh McWhorter, Samuel Enos, John England, and others, containing about 200 acres; taken in execution as the property of Job << Harvey>> , late of New Castle county deceased, and Job << Harvey>> the younger, now of Chester county, in the province of Pennsylvania, and to be sold by JOHN THOMPSON, Sheriff.
March 10, 1768 The Pennsylvania Gazette WHEREAS WILLIAM << HARVEY>> , of this City, Taylor and Staymaker, has assigned over to us, the Subscribers, for the Use, and in trust for, his Creditors, all his Estate, as well real as personal; these are therefore to request those indebted to said Estate by Bond, Note, or Book Debt, to make immediate Payment, to the Subscribers only, otherwise they may expect to be sued, without Respect to Persons. And all those who have any Demands against said Estate, are desired to send in their Accounts, that they may be examined. ALEXANDER BARTRAM, DAVID SPROAT, and JOHN KAIGHN, Assignees.
March 17, 1768 The Pennsylvania Gazette TO be SOLD by the subscriber, by way of public vendue, on Monday, the 11th of April next, on the premises, a good two story brick house, with two rooms on a floor, with a kitchen, and a well in it, the stream of which runs through a brick floored cellar, with lots adjoining the same, all in the borough of Bristol, containing about 14 acres of land, adjoining land of William McIlvaine, and Joseph Atkinson; 12 acres of said land is good meadow, thought to be equal to any in the township, the remainder good upland; it will be sold together, or separate, as shall best suit the purchaser. The purchasers must pay one third of the purchase money in one month, another third in 6 months, and the remainder in a year from the sale, paying interest, and giving security, if required. Any person inclining to view the premises before the day of sale, by applying to Henry Berrill, living on the same, will be shewn them. An indisputable title will be given by me THOMAS << HARVEY>> .
October 13, 1768 The Pennsylvania Gazette BY virtue of a writ of Levari Favias, to me directed, on the premises, will be sold by vendue, on Wednesday, the 2d of November, at 2 o, a certain messuage, plantation, and tract or parcel of good wheat land thereunto belonging, containing 233 acres, situate in Charlestown township, in Chester county, bounded by lands of Peter Gardiner, Daniel Jones, and Samuel << Harvey>> , late the estate of Nathaniel Davis; seized in execution, and to be sold by JOHN MORTON, Sheriff.
November 17, 1768 The Pennsylvania Gazette Newtown, Bucks County, Nov. 8, 1768. .. of two writs to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, on the 26th instant, on the premises, 69 acres of land, bounded by land of Benjamin Harvey, and others, in Upper Makefield township, 60 of which are subject to a mortgage of Two Hundred Pounds, to be paid at the death of Esther Clift, late ...
March 30, 1769 The Pennsylvania Gazette BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, on the 14th of April next, at 2 oin the afternoon, on the premises, a certain messuage, tenement and tract of land, situate in the Falls township, Bucks county, containing 300 acres, with the appurtenances; bounded by lands of Thomas << Harvey>> , Joseph Milnor, and others; late the property of Langhorn Biles, deceased; seized in execution and to be sold by JOSEPH ELLICOTT, Sheriff.
June 15, 1769 The Pennsylvania Gazette WHEREAS in pursuance of an act of General Assembly of the government of the counties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex, on Delaware, intituled, "An Act to enable the owners and possessors of the meadow, marsh and cripple, lying upon Nonsuch and Mill Creeks, and adjoining LewdonIsland, in the hundred and county of New Castle, on Delaware, to imbank and drain the same, to keep the outside banks and dams in good repair for ever, and to raise a fund for doing thereof;"the following pieces or parcels of marsh, meadow ground, and cripple, were duly rated, agreeable to the act aforesaid, viz. A piece or parcel of meadow ground, marsh, and cripple, deemed to contain 200 acres, and adjoining LewdonIsland, Nonsuch, and the Mill Creeks, deemed the property of Joseph Lewdon. Also a piece of marsh or meadow ground, deemed to contain 35 acres, and adjoining marshes of Zachariah Van Leuvenigh, and Alexander << Harvey>> , deemed the property of Matthias Morton. And whereas the owners of said marsh, &c. have refused or neglected to pay to the treasurer the said rate or assessment which, according to the said act, was assessed, and laid upon the said marsh, &c. for the repairing and supporting the banks and dams aforesaid. This is to give notice, that on Saturday, the 24th June, at 3 oin the afternoon, at the dam across Nonsuch, will be exposed to public sale, to the highest bidder, for the payment of the said tax or assessment, the marshes, meadow ground, cripple above described, or such part thereof as will be sufficient to answer the said tax, and all charges accruing thereon, by reason of the non-payment or refusal thereof. ALEXANDER << HARVEY>> , Manager.
June 15, 1769 The Pennsylvania Gazette BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, on Friday, the 30th of June, at 2 oin the afternoon, on the premises, that valuable and noted tavern, commonly known by the sign of the Crooked Billet, situate in Horsham township, on Old York road, 16 miles from Philadelphia; together with about 14 acres of land, 4 acres whereof are good meadow ground; the situation is pleasant, and very convenient for any sort of business; the house has 4 large rooms on the lower floor, and 5 on the second. There are likewise a large kitchen, workshop, barn, stables, sheds, and other out houses, erected thereon; the whole is in good repair; now in the tenure of Asap Wilson; late the estate of Matthias << Harvey>> ; seized and taken in execution by JOSEPH REDMAN, Sheriff.
October 19, 1769 The Pennsylvania Gazette BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, on Tuesday, the 7th of November, at 2 oin the afternoon, on the premises, that valuable and noted tavern, commonly known by the sign of the Crooked Billet, situate in Horsham township, on Old York road, 16 miles from Philadelphia; together with about 14 acres of land, 4 acres whereof are good meadow ground; the situation is pleasant, and very convenient for any sort of business; the house has 4 large rooms on the lower floor, and 5 on the second. There are likewise a large kitchen, work shop, barn, stables, shed, an other out houses, erected thereon; the whole is in good repair; now in the tenure of Asaph Wilson; late the estate of Matthias << Harvey>> ; seized and taken in execution by JOSEPH REDMAN, Sheriff.
May 24, 1770 The Pennsylvania Gazette A the Subscriber intends leaving off Housekeeping, will be sold by public Vendue, on Monday, the 4th Day of June next, at her Dwelling house in Front street, between Walnut and Chestnut streets, right opposite Mr. William Allison, all her HOUSHOLD FURNITURE. Also a young likely NEGROE MAN, if not sold before at private Sale, that understands all Kinds of Housework, can wait on a Table, and is a tolerable good Cook. GRACE << HARVEY>> .
June 21, 1770 The Pennsylvania Gazette TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Charlestown township, Chester county, on the tenth of May last, two strays;the one a horse, of a brown colour, with a trimmed mane, and bushy tail, supposed to be about 10 years old, and about 13 hands high; the other a young mare, of a dun colour, about 5 years old, with trimmed mane, and bushy tail, near the same height of the horse. The owner of owners are desired to come, prove their property, pay the cost, and take them away. WILLIAM << HARVEY>> .
October 11, 1770 The Pennsylvania Gazette TO be sold by way of public vendue, on the 6th day of November next, on the premises, a valuable plantation, situate in Charlestown township, Chester county, containing 150 acres, or thereabouts, of excellent good land for wheat or other grain, 60 acres of upland cleared, some meadow made, and 15 acres more may be made at a small expence of the very best kind, and the remainder extremely well timbered, and the whole remarkably well watered by many streams and springs, that never fail in the driest seasons; there is also erected thereon a good new stone house, two stories high, two rooms on each floor, with a fire place in each room, and a cellar underneath, with sundry other valuable out houses. The purchaser may have a considerable quantity of wheat and rye in the ground with the premises; the above premises lie contiguous to sundry merchant mills, and places of worship of several denominations. The conditions of sale, which will be made easy, will be made known on the day of sale, by SAMUEL << HARVEY>> . N.B. The subscriber carries on the fulling and dressing cloth in all its branches, and wants immediately an Apprentice who has about 5 years to serve.
October 25, 1770 The Pennsylvania Gazette Bucks County, October 12, 1770. BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, on the 13th day of November next, at 2 oin the afternoon, on the premises, a certain messuage, plantation, and tract of land, situate in the township of New Britain, lying on the great road, leading from CoryellFerry to Swedes Ford, about 23 miles from Philadelphia, bounded by lands of Thomas Humphreys, Henry << Harvey>> , David Davis, and others, containing about 100 acres, with the appurtenances, 20 acres of which are good meadow, having thereon erected a good stone house, barn, orchard, and other improvements; late the property of Thomas Drake; seized and taken in execution and to be sold by JOSEPH ELLICOTT, Sheriff.
February 14, 1771 The Pennsylvania Gazette WANTED, by the subscriber, living in Charlestown township, Chester county, A JOURNEYMAN FULLER, who understands the business in all its branches, and who cane be recommended for his honesty and sobriety, shall have Three Pounds per month. Likewise wanted, by the subscriber, an Apprentice LAD, of about 16 years of age, who shall be taught the fulling business in all its branches. February 14, 1771.SAMUEL << HARVEY>> .
April 11, 1771 The Pennsylvania Gazette TO BE SOLD, A LIKELY Negroe WENCH, about 22 years of age, fit either for town or country business. She is sold for no fault, but the want of employment, as her mistress has quit keeping house. For further particulars, apply to GRACE << HARVEY>> , at Captain George Rankin, in Second street, Philadelphia. April 8, 1771.
April 18, 1771 The Pennsylvania Gazette Bucks County, April 4, 1771. BY virtue of a writ to me directed, will be exposed to public sale, on the 8th day of May next, at two oin the afternoon, at the dwelling house of the Widow Siddon, Innkeeper, in the township of Newtown, a certain messuage, plantation and tract of land, situate in the township of Upper Makefield, Bucks county; bounded by lands of Benjamin Taylor, Robert Merrick, Benjamin << Harvey>> , and others; ....
June 27, 1771 The Pennsylvania Gazette To be SOLD, at PUBLIC VENDUE, on Second Day, the 29th of the 7th Month (commonly called July) at the late dwelling house of JOHN HATKINSON, deceased, in Mount Holly, Burlington county, West Jersey, THE well known GRIST MILL in said Town... At the same time and place will be sold a valuable lot of LAND, fronting the mill street, about 150 feet in front, very convenient for the purchaser to build on. Also a PLANTATION near the said town, containing about 140 acres, 50 of which are meadow, in good bank, and a good frame house, cellar and kitchen, with an excellent spaw spring --- besides other lots in and about said town. The conditions will be made known of the whole at the time of sale. ELIZABETH HATKINSON, Executrix, JOHN HINCHMAN, PETER << HARVEY>> , Executors.
July 16, 1772 The Pennsylvania Gazette NEW YORK, July 13. The Man, lately murdered at Stockbridge, in New England, proves to be one James Farrell, of Greenwich, in New Jersey, where he left a Wise, and several Children : The Murderer is said to be one << Harvey>> , who broke Albany Goal, where he was lately committed for Theft.
June 16, 1773 The Pennsylvania Gazette Chestertown, Maryland, June 2, 1773. FIVE POUNDS Reward. RUN away from the subscriber, the 31st of May, at night, two English servant men, both joiners, one named Robert Duffey, upwards of 40 years of age, thin shrivelled or wrinkled face, about 5 feet 8 inches high, is very apt to get drunk; had on, when he went away, a new felt hat, old fearnought jacket, without buttons, new ozenbrigs shirt and trowsers, old yarn stockings, and black grained shoes, almost new. The other, named Thomas << Harvey>> , about 28 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, with dark hair, which is generally cued; had on, and took with him, a brown cloth coat and waistcoat, an old striped silk ditto, old drilling breeches, old thread stockings, shoes, two Russia shirts, almost new, felt hat; he is very talkative and fond of drink. Whoever secures said servants, so as they may be had again, shall have what the law allows, if taken within this province, and if out of it Five Pounds, including what the law allows, and if brought home, all reasonable charges, paid by WILLIAM BOWERS.
August 18, 1773 The Pennsylvania Gazette CAME to the plantation of William << Harvey>> , in Pennsbury township, Chester county, the 14th of February last, a bay HORSE, about 5 years old, 13 hands high, saddle marked, a small star, and branded B, on the buttock. The owner is desired to come, prove his property, pay charges, and take him away. Apply to THOMAS MONKS, on the said place.
April 27, 1774 The Pennsylvania Gazette To Encourage the BREEDING of good DRAUGHT HORSES; YOUNG SPARK Is intended to cover so low as TWO DOLLARS the Season, at the Subscriber, in Birmingham Township, Chester County. SPARK is a beautiful Brown, and very well marked, coming 5 Years old this Grass, near 16 Hands high, remarkably broad and well proportioned: The Race from which he is descended leaves no Scruple of his being likely to get as good Draught Horses as any Horse on the Continent, as few exceed him in Strength or Trueness in Drawing. Likewise a genteel HACKNEY HORSE, rising 4 Years old, a light Brown, has a Star and two white Feet, upwards of 15 hands high, well made; has great Life, fine Carriage, and is well gaited, will cover also at the above Rate the Season, at said Place. Pasturage and Attendance.WILLIAM << HARVEY>> , jun.
September 21, 1774 The Pennsylvania Gazette Harford county, August 15, 1774. THREE POUNDS Reward. RUN away from the subscriber, an English servant man, named Thomas Painter, alias Robert << Harvey>> , about 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a sandy complexion, very light coloured wig with him, which in all probability he will wear; hath sore lips, his hands very much freckled, stoops in his shoulders, his legs are a good deal swelled, owing (he says) to his being confined on shipboard, and is battle hammed; had on, and took with him, a light coloured cloth coat, with a velvet cape, much worn, a black cloth jacket, without sleeves, buckskin breeches, and coarse linen ditto, very greasy, Irish linen shirt, ozenbrigs ditto, grey ribbed worsted stockings, good shoes, plated buckles, and a half worn castor hat. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so as his master may get him again, shall have, if 5 miles or under from home, Twenty Shillings; if 10 miles, Thirty Shillings; if 20 miles, Forty Shillings; if 30 miles, Fifty Shillings; and if 50 miles, the above reward, paid by ALEXANDER COWAN.
September 14, 1774 The Pennsylvania Gazette THIRTY SHILLINGS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber, of Wilmington, New Castle county, a servant lad, named Matthew Macchoon, about 15 years of age, had on with him, when he went away, a pair of striped trowsers, one tow and one ozenbrigs ditto, one striped linen jacket, one pair of shoes, two pair of buckles, two coarse shirts, one pair of blue ribbed stockings, one flag handkerchief, one black milled sea hat; he is rather long visaged, out mouthed, and fresh complexion, light hair, and cut short; he came from Bristol last April with Captain Seymour Hood. Whoever takes up said servant, and brings him to the subscriber, or secures him in any goal, so that his mistress may have him again, shall receive the above reward, from Sept. 1, 1774.MARY << HARVEY>> . All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him off at their peril.
September 14, 1774 The Pennsylvania Gazette Charles [Charlestown] Township, Chester County, Sept. 12, 1774. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. A JOURNEYMAN FULLER, that is well acquainted with the Fulling Business in all its Branches, or with Shearing and Pressing, will meet with good Encouragement, by applying to SAMUEL << HARVEY>> .
October 19, 1774 The Pennsylvania Gazette TO be sold by public vendue, on the 3d day of November next, on the premises, a valuable plantation, containing about 200 acres of land, in Upper Makefield township, Bucks county, on which there is a good stone house, two stories high, with a stone kitchen and pump at the door, a stone springhouse and smokehouse, a good barn and stables, and other convenient buildings; about 200 apple trees, chiefly grafted; about 12 acres of meadow, most of which is watered; plenty of woodland, well timbered; the whole in good repair, and convenient to mills, stores, and places of worship. To be sold, on the same day, two yoke of oxen, one of which is very large, and as good as any in the county. Also horses, cows, sheep, swine, a waggon, gears, and sundry houshold goods and farmers utensils, too numerous to mention. The terms of sale (which will be easy) will be made known on the day of sale, by JOSEPH HARVYE. [<< HARVEY>> ] N. B. The time of a servant MAN, country born, who has near four years to serve, and understands all sorts of farming business, to be disposed of by said Joseph Harvye.
December 7, 1774 The Pennsylvania Gazette Wilmington, Eleventh Month 24, 1774. ALL persons who are indebted to the estate of MARY << HARVEY>> , deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring them in, that they may be paid by JOHN ELLIOTT, junior, in Philadelphia, or JOB << HARVEY>> , Administrator, ELIZABETH << HARVEY>> , Administratrix.
December 7, 1774 The Pennsylvania Gazette To be SOLD by way of public VENDUE, on Friday, the 30th day of December, at the house of James Talbert, in Newtown township, Bucks county, and province of Pennsylvania, TWO plantations or tracts of land, adjoining together containing about 400 acres in the whole, with good improvements on each; one situate in Newtown township aforesaid, on the road leading from Wrighttown to YeardleyFerry, within 2 miles of a Quaker Meeting house, and about 2 1/2 miles from Newtown, containing about 250 acres; the other situate in Upper Makefield, in the county aforesaid, containing about 150 acres; there are on the aforesaid places, plenty of good woodland well timbered, and a quantity of good meadow; these places will be sold together or separate, as may best suit the purchasers; they are situate in as healthy and pleasant country as any in the province. The sale to begin at ten o, where due attendance will be given, and the terms of sale made known, on the day and place abovementioned, by WILLIAM << HARVEY>> .
March 1, 1775 The Pennsylvania Gazette RUN away from the subscriber, of Upper Makefield, Bucks county, last night, an indented servant man, this country born, named William Westburn, of a fair complexion, down look, about 5 feet 4 inches high, has a remarkable motion with his eyes; had on, when he went away, a light coloured upper jacket, a green under ditto, green napt trowsers, blue stockings, and old shoes, with buckles; it is likely he will endeavour to go to Morristown, in New Jersey, as he says he was born in that county. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him, so as his master may get him again, shall have THIRTY SHILLINGS reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by JOSEPH HARVYE. February 20, 1775. [<< HARVEY>> ]
June 14, 1775 The Pennsylvania Gazette RUN away from the subscriber, living in Upper Smithfield, in the county of Bucks, on the 28th of May last, and indented servant man, named WILLIAM WISTBURN; he is a short well set fellow, with dark curly hair, and has a remarkable uncommon motion with his eyes: Had on, when he went away, and old felt hat, light coloured jacket with metal buttons, tow trowsers, and shoes tied with strings. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so as his master may have him again, shall receive Forty Shillings reward, paid byJOSEPH << HARVEY>> .
July 10, 1776 The Pennsylvania Gazette July 1, 1776. WHEREAS an Advertisement, addressed to the Public, appeared in the Gazette some time past, signed Thomas Janney, requesting the Favour of the Public to cross at the Old Trenton Ferry, where he now lives, and asserting that the difference of the distance between the Old and New Ferry is more than a mile in favour of the Old, whereas the true difference, on a strict survey, is no more than half a mile and sixty roods, and as the subscriber hath lately come to the New Ferry, and provided a more commodious Boat than has ever been heretofore at either Ferry, as well as being the sole cause of lowering the Ferriage more than one third of the former price, which is a very great saving to the public, he flatters himself he will be indulged with their custom, which he will endeavour to merit by his particular care and attention, and is the publicmost obliged humble servant, THOMAS << HARVEY>> .
July 31, 1776 The Pennsylvania Gazette TRENTON FERRY, July 15, 1776. MR. Thomas << Harvey>> , the proprietor of the new ferry, on the Pennsylvania side, has thought proper to address the public, by way of answer to me, that the assertion (as he terms it) which I made respecting the distance between his new ferry and the old Trenton ferry, where I now live, is false, the true difference being only half a mile and sixty rood, instead of a mile or more. --- I can only repeat my first assertion to be true on an actual mensuration, and which may appear from an authentic map of both ferries, and the roads leading to each, now in my possession. By this map it also appears that the river at Mr. Harveyferry is at least 110 yards wider than the old ferry, a circumstance Mr. << Harvey>> has thought necessary to be silent upon, and even by his own shew of the true distance he allows it to be near 3/4 of a mile, a round he expects the public to take to oblige, not themselves, but him. It is readily acknowledged that Mr. << Harvey>> may have been the sole cause of lowering the ferriage to what it is, but he should have been candid enough at the same time to place this to the account of his interest, and not to any particular merit or public spirit of his own. The rates at both ferries being now the same, the public will determine whether a mile saved in traveling is not an object of more consequence to them, than going that distance round to sacrifice to his merit, especially when the subscriber cannot but flatter himself that the boats and attendance at the old ferry, together with his attention and care to oblige and merit the favours of the public, cannot nor shall be exceeded by Mr. << Harvey>> at his new one. THOMAS JANNEY.
March 26, 1777 The Pennsylvania Gazette The noted DRAUGHT HORSE PLUTUS. To cover until the first of August next, at the subscriber, in Birmingham township, Chester county, near ChadsFord, on Brandywine, at FOUR DOLLARS the season, PLUTUS is a beautiful brown, and well marked, rising five years old, near seventeen hands high, remarkably broad and well proportioned, trots gay and lofty, canters smooth and gallant, of great spirit, and is supposed to be equal if not superior to any horse in the province in strength and trueness in drawing: Said horse covered last season, in West Jersey, at Forth-five Shillings the season. He was got by the noted dray horse, called Jolly Roger, which is perhaps the best horse ever imported service. Any persons that please to send their mares, may depend upon good care being taken of them, the pasture provided, at 2s. 6d. per week, by WILLIAM << HARVEY>> , jun.
March 19, 1777 The Pennsylvania Gazette FIFTY SIX DOLLARS Reward. DESERTED from Captain James Taylorcompany, the following Soldiers, viz. John Fagen, Drummer, an Irishman, 5 feet 4 inches high, black hair, dark complexion; served the last campaign in one of the Virginia regiments; had on a light coloured coat, slouched hat, and leather breeches. Michael McDavid, 29 years of age, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, born in Ireland, brown hair, dark complexion; had on a light cloth coat and jacket, slouched hat. Jonathan Williams, 5 feet 10 inches high, well made, with short black curled hair, dark complexion, pitted with the small pox, heavy eye browed, with a scar leading from his right eye, by trade a Butcher; had on a regimental blue coat, faced with white, buckskin breeches, blue yarn stockings; supposed to be gone towards Baltimore town. Patrick << Harvey>> , Irish descent, a well made neat fellow, 5 feet 9 inches high, dark hair, tied, dark complexion; served the last campaign with Captain Williams, of the Second P.B. had on a brown regimental coat, faced with green, grey coating jacket, and buckskin breeches. Any person who will take up said deserters, and secure them, shall be entitled to the above reward, or EIGHT DOLLARS for either of them, paid by JAMES TAYLOR, Captain 5th Pennsylvania battalion.
September 29, 1778 The Pennsylvania Packet PUBLIC VENDUE. On WEDNESDAY next, the 30th instant, at Ten oin the morning, will be sold at the house of William << Harvey>> , in Chesnut street, between Front and Second streets, SUNDRY sorts of Goods, among which are 100 yards of broadcloths, 273 cotton and woollen caps, 200 castor hats, silver and pinchbeck watches, ruffled and plain shirts, a few pairs of sheets, also a trunk with exceeding good cloathing. The whole will be sold peremptorily; the property of a gentleman leaving this state, and sold according to law.
November 17, 1778 The Pennsylvania Packet November 13th, 1778. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN LEWIS, of the township of Ridley, and County of Chester, are desired to make immediate payment, and those that have any demands against the estate, are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested before the first of December next, that they may be paid, by << HARVEY>> LEWIS, Executor.
April 28, 1779 The Pennsylvania Gazette WHEREAS Edward Dougherty and James Kenedy, of Chester County, purchased a Tract of Land of the Subscriber, in Cumru Township and County of Berks, for Eight Hundred Pounds, of which they agreed to pay me Six Hundred Pounds in Part, on the first Day of March last, and the Remainder in two annual Payments: And whereas there was an Article or Memorandum of an Agreement, between the said Dougherty, Kenedy, and the Subscriber, lodged in the Hands of a certain Mr. ---- << Harvey>> , at Reading, dated about the Middle of January last, by both Parties, respecting the same, which they, the said Edward Dougherty and James Kenedy clandestinely got out of the Possession of the aforesaid Mr. << Harvey>> , about the eleventh of March last; since that Time they make no Appearance or Performance in the Premises. This is therefore to require them, the aforesaid Edward Dougherty and James Kenedy, to appear in Six Days from the Publication hereof and pay the said first payment, with legal Interest thereon since due, or on the contrary I design to sell the same Land, &c. at public Sale, in order to recover my Damages, sustained by their Non- performance. April 28, 1779.HENRY STRUNK.
March 28, 1781 The Pennsylvania Gazette By his Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esq; President, and the SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the following named persons, late, and heretofore inhabitants of this State, that is to say; Jonathan Adams, snuff maker, and Susanna his wife, now or late of the township of Germantown; nor or late of the county of Philadelphia: And Joseph Paxton, yeoman, now or late a military officer in the British service, now or late of the township of Tinnicum; and Samuel << Harvey>> , yeoman, now or late of the township of Upper Makefield; all now or late of the county of Bucks: And Richard Buffington, the elder, yeoman, now or late of the township of East Bradford; Henry Gordon, now or late a military officer in the British service, now or late of the township of Kennett; and Stephen Anderson and Benjamin Fincher, yeomen, now or late of the township of New Garden; all now or late of the township of New Garden; all now or late of the county of Chester: And Christian Vought, apothecary, now or late of the borough of Lancaster; and Nicholas Houssecker, yeoman, now or late of the township of Lebanon; both now or late of the county of Lancaster: And Martin Blackford, yeoman, now or late of the township of Warrington; now or late of the county of York: And Samuel Lindsay, yeoman, now or late of the township of Guilford; now or late of the county of Cumberland: And Thomas Hughes, yeoman, now or late of the township of Augusta; now or late of the county of Northumberland: And Alexander Ross, yeoman, now or late of the township of Pitt; now or late of the county of Westmoreland, have severally adhered to, and knowingly and willingly aided and assisted the enemies of this State, and of the United States of America, by having joined their armies within this State, or elsewhere. We, the Supreme Executive Council aforesaid, by virtue of certain powers and authorities to us given by an Act of General Assembly, intitled "An Act for the attainder of divers traitors, if they render not themselves by a certain day, and for vesting their estates in this Commonwealth; and for more effectually discovering the same, and for ascertaining and satisfying the lawful debts and claims there upon,"Do hereby strictly charge and require the said Jonathan Adams, and Susanna his wife, Joseph Paxton, Samuel << Harvey>> , Richard Buffington, the elder, Stephen Anderson, Benjamin Fincher, Christian Vought, Nicholas Houssecker, Martin Blackford, Samuel Lindsay, Thomas Hughes, and Alexander Ross, to render themselves respectively, to some or one of the Justices of the Supreme Court, or of the Justices of the Peace of one of the counties within this, on or before Thursday, the tenth day of May, next ensuing, and also abide their legal trial for such their treasons: And we do in like manner require the said John Reid and Henry Gordon to render themselves respectively to some one of the Justices aforesaid, on or before Thursday, the first day of November next ensuing; and also abide their legal trial for such their treasons, on pain that every of them, the said Jonathan Adams, and Susanna his wife, Joseph Paxton, John Reid, Samuel << Harvey>> , Richard Buffington, the elder, Henry Gordon, Stephen Anderson, Benjamin Fincher, Christian Vought, Nicholas Houssecker, Martin Blackford, Samuel Lindsay, Thomas Hughes and Alexander Ross, not rendering themselves as aforesaid, and abiding the trial aforesaid, shall, from and after the said tenth day of May, and first day of November, respectively, stand and be attainted of high treason to all intents and purposes, and shall suffer such pains and penalties, and undergo all such forfeitures, as persons attainted of high treason ought to do: And all the faithful subjects of this State are to take notice of this Proclamation, and govern themselves accordingly. GIVEN by order of the COUNCIL, under the hand of his Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esq; President, and the Seal of the State, at Philadelphia, this 20th day of March, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-one. JOSEPH REED, President. Attest. T. MATLACK, Secretary. GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH.
April 18, 1781 The Pennsylvania Gazette The noted full blooded Horse GOLDEN FARMER, TO COVER the ensuing season, at the subscriberstable, in Birmingham township, Chester county, near where the battle of Brandywine was fought, at FOUR POUNDS in specie the season, or value thereof. The Golden Farmer was imported in the year 1776, at two years old, is 16 hands high, a beautiful bay, with a star, and one white foot, black mane and legs; superior in appearance and performance to any horse in America. Good pasturage will be provided, and proper care taken of the mares. The money is expected to e paid before they are taken away.WILLIAM << HARVEY>> . April 9, 1781.
April 10, 1782 The Pennsylvania Gazette The noted HORSE GOLDEN FARMER. WILL cover the ensuing season, at the subscriber, near ChadsFord, on Brandywine, at THREE POUNDS the season, that noted horse GOLDEN FARMER, imported in the year 1776, at two years old, a bright bay, and well marked, superior in appearance, and equal in performance to any horse in America. The money must be paid before the mares are taken away. Due attendance will be given and pasturage provided, by WILLIAM << HARVEY>> . N.B. These gentlemen who are yet indebted for the service of the above horse last season, are hereby requested to make speedy payment to prevent farther trouble. April 2, 1782.
March 26, 1783 The Pennsylvania Gazette Bucks county, March 14, 1783. WHEREAS I, the subscriber, have three bonds to a certain JOHN McCAMMON, the first for Thirty two Pounds and Ten Shillings, payable May 1, 1782; the second for Thirty Pounds, May 1, 1783; the third for Thirty Pounds, May 1, 1784; which were fraudulently obtained from me, in payment for a tract of land in Tyrone township, Cumberland county; and as I can find no such land in the place, to which I think he hath good right, I forewarn all persons from taking any assignments on said notes, as I will not pay any of them until I get the land, unless compelled thereto by law.ROBERT << HARVEY>> .
November 26, 1783 The Pennsylvania Gazette Wilmington, November 23, 1783. IT is requested, if any person has a demand against the estate of the late Edward Dawes, Esq; of Wilmington, in the State of Delaware, to send in the account proved, for immediate payment, as a settlement with the heir to said estate will take place in two months from the date hereof. JOB << HARVEY>> , and GRIFFITH MINSHALL, Executors.
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