Virginia Gazette Index
Richmond to Riggs
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- +Richmond,
- −duke of [Charles Lennox],
- −appointed secretary of state,
- southern department,
- −attends examination of Penn in Lords,
- −discusses colonies in parliament,
- −exploits American cause,
- −favors colonies,
- Purdie and Dixon: Apr. 27, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Rind: Apr. 21, 1769 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: May 25, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 11, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Rind: Nov. 11, 1773 – pg. 1, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 11, 1774 – pg. 1, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 11, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 18, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Rind: Aug. 18, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Pinkney: Feb. 3, 1775 – pg. 1, col. 2
- Purdie: Feb. 3, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Feb. 4, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Pinkney: Apr. 13, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie: Apr. 14, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Apr. 15, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie: Apr. 28, 1775 – pg. 1, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Apr. 29, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 1
- −favors colonies' petition to king,
- −favors conciliation with colonies,
- −favors repeal of Quebec act,
- −opposes address to George III,
- −opposes British colonies,
- −opposes embargo on British colonies,
- −opposes exporting tea to colonies,
- −opposes Mass. government act,
- −opposes peace commissioners' proclamation,
- −opposes Prohibitory act,
- −opposes Prohibitory act in Lords,
- −opposes speech of king,
- −opposes Stamp act,
- −opposes use of Hanoverian troops,
- −opposes use of mercenary troops,
- −praised in Eng.,
- −praised in Va.,
- −proposes independence for U. S.,
- −replaced as secretary of state,
- −signs amendment on American revolution,
- −speaks on Mass. government act,
- −speaks on regulation of Mass. judicial system,
- −toasted by Continental congress,
- −toasted by Va. Association,
- −appointed secretary of state,
- −John,
- −duke of [Charles Lennox],
- +Richmond, Eng.,
- −celebrates John Wilkes' release from prison,
- −receives duke of Richmond,
- See also: Accidents in; Anecdotes from; Bridges in; Charity in; Palaces built in; Storms in; Sweepstakes
- +Richmond Va.,
- −army supplies bought at,
- −becomes capital of Va.,
- −delegates to Va. convention elected,
- −founding of,
- −Henrico courthouse,
- to be built at,
- −petitions (text) burgesses on tobacco inspection,
- −post office,
- −letters in,
- −to render accounts to Alex Purdie,
- −schedule of post rider at,
- −sheriff's sales in,
- −streets,
- −trustees authorized by G. A.,
- −trustees powers regulated by general assembly,
- See also: Accountants adv. for; Apothecaries, adv. for; Apple orchards in; Armorers adv. for in; Arms, public, repair of in; Attorneys in; Auctions in; Auctions of British imports in; Boarding schools, adv. of; Bookkeepers, adv. for; Books published in; Breweries in; Brick houses, described, near; Brick magazines near; Brick storehouses in; Brick stores in; Cabinetmakers in; Carpenters, adv. for; Chemists in; Churches in; Clergy, Anglican, in; Clerks, parish, adv. for, in; Collectors, adv. for; Continental army, deserters from, in; Convict servants runaway from; Dairies in; Declaration of independence proclaimed in; Drawers (bartenders), adv. for; Druggists in; Dwelling houses in; Earthquakes in; Fair days in; Fairs in; Ferries in; Fires in; Floods in; Foundries in; Gardens in; Granaries in; Horse-breeding in; Horse racing in; Horses for hire in; Houses in; Houses and lots in; Indentured servants for sale in; Indentured servants runaway from; Jails in; Joiners adv. for in; Kitchens in; Land leased for sale in; Land for sale in, near; Landings in; Lawyers in; Lots for rent in; Lots granted in; Lumber houses in; Magazines (storehouses) in; Marl near; Meat houses in; Merchants in; Midwives adv. of in; Mills, double, near; Nailers adv. for in; Office houses in; Orchards in; Ordinaries for rent in; Outhouses in; Peach orchards in; Physicians in; Postmasters in; Prisoners of war, British, moved to; Roads between; Robberies in; Rope yards in; Ropewalks, adv. of, in; Salt auctioned in; Sawyers adv. for in; Schoolmasters, adv. for, in; Ships' cargo for sale; Ships, described, for sale; Ships for charter; Ships for sale; Ships in; Shoemakers, journeymen, adv. for in; Shops in; Silversmiths in; Slaves, ownership disputed in; Slaves adv. for hire in; Slaves for hire in; Slaves for sale in; Slaves in; Slaves runaway from; Smokehouses in; Spinners adv. for in; Springs in; Stables for sale in; Stables in; Stealing, trials for in; Stealing in; Stewards adv. for in; Stone houses in; Stone magazines near; Storehouses for rent in, for sale in, in; Stores in; Storms in; Surgeons in; Sweepstakes in; Tanners, adv. of, in; Taverns in; Tenements for rent in; for sale in; Tories in; Town planning in; Tradesmen adv. for in; Undertakers adv. for in; Vendues in; Virginia convention meets in; Virginia state regiment, first, ordered to report in; Wagon builders, journeymen; Wagoners adv. for in; Warehouses in; Wash houses in; Weavers, apprentices adv. for in; Weavers, journeymen, adv. for in; Weavers adv. for in; Wheat houses for sale in
- +Richmond,
- −frigate,
- −H. M. frigate,
- −letter of marque,
- −ship,
- Parks: Feb. 11, 1737 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Parks: Nov. 18, 1737 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Parks: Apr. 14, 1738 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Parks: Jan. 26, 1739 – pg. 4, col. 2
- Parks: May 15, 1746 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Hunter: May 30, 1751 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Hunter: Oct. 3, 1751 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Hunter: Aug. 7, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Hunter: Sept. 22, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Hunter: Nov. 24, 1752 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Hunter: Sept. 26, 1755 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie: Apr. 25, 1766 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie: Nov. 27, 1766 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Feb. 12, 1767 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Apr. 30, 1767 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 20, 1767 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 26, 1767 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: May 26, 1768 – pg. 2, col. 2
- Rind: June 9, 1768 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: May 26, 1768 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: July 15, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 9, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Rind: Dec. 9, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Jan. 6, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Mar. 10, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Mar. 17, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: July 14, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 29, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 22, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Jan. 14, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Rind: Feb. 2, 1775 – pg. 1, col. 3
- Pinkney: Feb. 2, 1775 – pg. 1, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Feb. 4, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Pinkney: Feb. 9, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Pinkney: June 1, 1775 – pg. 1, col. 2
- Purdie: May 12, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: May 13, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 3
- +Richmond co.,
- −N. Y.,
- inhabitants requested to finance British army,
- See also: Tories in
- −N. Y.,
- +Richmond co., Va.,
- −burgesses elected,
- Hunter: Feb. 27, 1752 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 8, 1768 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: May 11, 1769 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Sept. 28, 1769 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Rind: Nov. 9, 1769 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 5, 1771 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 4, 1774 – pg. 2, col. 3
- −committee,
- −proceedings of,
- −resolutions,
- −court,
- orders settlement of estate of George Glascock,
- −court in chancery,
- suits in,
- −delegates elected,
- −delegates instructed,
- −delegates to Continental congress appointed,
- −freeholders meeting,
- −proceedings of,
- −resolutions of (text),
- −newspaper delivery,
- −senator elected,
- −sheriff,
- −adv. for bids for building jail,
- −ordered to apprehend Benjamin and Moore Bragg,
- See also: Apple orchards in; Association of 1774 enforced in; Association of 1774 violated in; Associators in; Auctions in; Boston port bill, relief from by; Brick dwelling houses, described, in; Brick dwelling houses in; Brick houses, described, in; Brick jails in; Brick kitchens, described, in; Brick prisons in; Brick storehouses, described, in; Brick stores in; Bridges in; Churches in; Clergy, Anglican, in; Coach houses in; Convict servants runaway from; Corn houses in; Cow houses, described, in; Dairies, described, in; Dams in; Effigies burned in; Effigies hanged in; Ferries in; Freedom of speech discussed in; Fulling mills in; Gardens in; Horse-breeding in; Horse racing in; Houses for rent in; Land rented in; Land for sale in; Mills in; Offices in; Orchards in; Ordinaries in; Overseers' houses, described, in; Oysters in; Peach orchards in; Plantations in; Quarters, described, in; Quarters, Negro, in; Physicians in; Racetracks in; Robberies in; Slaves for sale; Slaves runaway from; Slaves stolen in; Spinners adv. for in; Stables, described, in; Stills for sale in; Stores in; Tailors, adv. of, in; Tenants, rent paid by in; Tenements in; Undertakers adv. for in; Virginia council opposed in; Warehouses in; Weavers in
- −burgesses elected,
- +Richmond co., Va., independent company,
- addressed (text) by Gen. Washington,
- +Richmond courthouse,
- Va.,
- See: Horse racing at; Land for sale at; Slaves for sale; Sweepstakes at
- Va.,
- +Richmond Hill,
- See: Stealing at
- +Richmond palace,
- Eng.,
- gardens at planned,
- Eng.,
- +Richmond ropewalk,
- See: Slaves runaway
- +Richmond warehouse,
- Va.,
- unclaimed goods in,
- Va.,
- +Richter,
- [Franz Xaver],
- +Rickets,
- +Rickits,
- +Rickman,
- −Betsey (Harrison),
- −William,
- +Rickman, ship,
- +Ricks,
- −Abraham,
- +Ricot,
- Capt.,
- of the Vengeance,
- Capt.,
- +Rictor,
- +Riddel,
- +Riddell,
- −Dr.,
- −G.,
- adv. property for sale,
- −George,
- −adv. damaged goods for sale,
- −adv. drugs for sale,
- −adv. estate for sale,
- −adv. house for rent,
- −adv. settlement of estate,
- −adv. storehouse for sale or rent,
- −adv. unclaimed merchandise,
- −announces departure,
- −directs lottery of John Thompson,
- −plaintiff in Chancery court,
- −trustee for Kennon estate,
- −George,
- −James,
- −John,
- +Riddell & Tucker,
- +Riddick,
- −Col.,
- −Collin,
- −Jason,
- −Josiah,
- −Lemuel,
- −adv. for gardener,
- −adv. for overseer and slaves,
- −adv. for runaway indentured servant,
- −adv. lottery,
- −adv. lots for sale,
- −adv. plantation,
- ordinary,
- and ferry for rent,
- ordinary,
- −appointed delegate to Va. convention,
- −associator of Nansemond co.,
- −burgess from Nansemond co.,
- −death of,
- −delegate from Nansemond co.,
- −elected burgess for Nansemond co.,
- −manages auction in Nansemond co.,
- −on committee of defense in Va.,
- −prepares bill for relief of flood victims,
- −Lemuel,
- −Lemuel,
- −Moses,
- −Robert M.,
- −Willis,
- −chairman of committee for Nansemond co.,
- −delegate from Nansemond co.,
- −delegate from Nansemond co.,
- −elected burgess from Nansemond co.,
- −elected delegate to Va. convention for Nansemond co.,
- −member of committee in Nansemond co.,
- −signs Va. Association,
- +Riddick, Norfleet &,
- +Riddick & Cowper,
- +Riddick & Sumner,
- +Riddill,
- +Ridding,
- +Riddins,
- +Riddle,
- −Capt.,
- −John,
- −Thomas,
- +Riddlehurst,
- −Mr.,
- −F.,
- adv. closing of tavern,
- −Francis,
- +Riddles,
- +Riddles for fans,
- for sale,
- in Newcastle,
- for sale,
- +Riddles,
- wheat,
- for sale,
- in Cobham,
- for sale,
- wheat,
- +Rider,
- −John,
- Capt.,
- −Ralph Edward,
- −John,
- +Ridgate,
- +Ridge,
- −Capt.,
- −of the Sally,
- −Capt.,
- +Ridgefield,
- Conn.,
- battle at described,
- Conn.,
- +Ridgely,
- +Ridgeway,
- +Ridgway,
- Eng.,
- See: Suicides in
- Eng.,
- +Riding,
- +Riding a rail,
- for stealing,
- +Riding chair makers,
- adv. of,
- in Williamsburg,
- adv. of,
- +Riding chair makers, journeymen,
- adv. for in Hanover,
- −in Petersburg,
- adv. for in Hanover,
- +Riding chair materials for sale,
- +Riding chair repairing,
- adv. of,
- in Williamsburg,
- adv. of,
- +Riding chairs,
- −adv. of,
- −as lottery prizes,
- −exported from Accomac district,
- −exported from south Potomac district,
- Va.,
- to St. Christophers,
- Va.,
- −for hire,
- −at Burwell's ferry,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −for sale,
- Purdie and Dixon: Nov. 14, 1771 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 26, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Pinkney: Dec. 22, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Dixon and Hunter: Apr. 22, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Mar. 21, 1777 – pg. 1, col. 1
- Purdie: Mar. 21, 1777 – pg. 1, col. 3
- Purdie: May 23, 1777 – pg. 1, col. 2
- −at Bermuda Hundred,
- −at Gloucester courthouse,
- −in Brunswick co.,
- −in Bute co.,
- −in Charles City co.,
- −in Charles parish,
- −in Cumberland co.,
- −in Dinwiddie co.,
- −in Edenton,
- −in Elizabeth City co.,
- −in Fredericksburg,
- −in Gloucester co.,
- −in Hanover,
- −in Hanover co.,
- −in James City co.,
- −in King and Queen co.,
- −in King William co.,
- −in Middlesex co.,
- −in New Kent co.,
- −in Newcastle,
- −in Norfolk,
- −in Northumberland co.,
- −in Portsmouth,
- −in Prince George co.,
- −in Richmond co.,
- −in Smithfield,
- −in Surry co.,
- −in Sussex co.,
- −in Tappahannock,
- −in Warwick co.,
- −in Westmoreland co.,
- −in Williamsburg,
- Va.,
- Hunter: July 18, 1751 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Jan. 22, 1767 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: July 16, 1767 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Rind: July 23, 1767 – pg. 4, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Mar. 24, 1768 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: July 28, 1768 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Rind: July 28, 1768 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Jan. 17, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Mar. 21, 1771 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: July 25, 1771 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Apr. 9, 1772 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Purdie and Dixon: Aug. 20, 1772 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie and Dixon: Apr. 22, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: June 10, 1773 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Rind: Oct. 28, 1773 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Pinkney: Dec. 22, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Purdie and Dixon: Dec. 22, 1774 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Dixon and Hunter: Jan. 21, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie: Apr. 28, 1775 – pg. 2, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Apr. 29, 1775 – pg. 4, col. 1
- Purdie: Nov. 3, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Purdie: Dec. 15, 1775 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Purdie: Aug. 30, 1776 – pg. 3, col. 3
- Dixon and Hunter: Aug. 31, 1776 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Dixon and Hunter: Oct. 18, 1776 – pg. 3, col. 2
- Dixon and Nicolson: Aug. 28, 1779 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Dixon and Nicolson: Oct. 2, 1779 – pg. 3, col. 1
- Va.,
- −in York co.,
- −in Yorktown,
- −near Cabin Point,
- −near Williamsburg,
- −imported,
- unclaimed,
- −imported to Accomac district,
- −Va.,
- −imported to James river,
- lower district,
- Va.,
- from Boston,
- Va.,
- lower district,
- −imported to James river,
- upper district,
- Va.,
- from Salem,
- Va.,
- upper district,
- −lining of,
- adv.,
- in Norfolk,
- adv.,
- −unclaimed,
- +Riding chairs, described,
- −for sale,
- in Williamsburg,
- −stolen,
- in Fredericksburg,
- −for sale,
- +Riding chairs, double,
- for sale,
- −in Falmouth,
- −in Frederick co.,
- −in Gloucester co.,
- −in Powhatan co.,
- for sale,
- +Riding chairs, frame,
- for sale,
- in New Kent co.,
- for sale,
- +Riding chairs, Italian,
- −for sale,
- −in King William co.,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −for sale,
- +Riding chairs, single,
- for sale,
- −at King and Queen courthouse,
- −in Blandford,
- −in Hanover,
- −in King and Queen co.,
- −in King William co.,
- −in Lancaster co.,
- −in New Kent co.,
- −in Powhatan co.,
- −in Stafford co.,
- −in West Point,
- for sale,
- +Riding chairs, single Italian,
- for sale,
- in Surry co.,
- for sale,
- +Riding habits,
- −adv. of,
- in Williamsburg,
- −making adv.,
- in Williamsburg,
- −adv. of,
- +Riding habits, ladies,
- −adv. of,
- in Brunswick co.,
- −making of adv.,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −adv. of,
- +Riding-schools,
- established in Boston,
- +Riding servants,
- See: Slaves as
- +Ridley,
- −Dr.,
- of Southampton co.,
- −David,
- Capt.,
- of the Chester,
- Capt.,
- −James,
- −Thomas,
- −Dr.,
- +Ridottos,
- taxes on in Gt. Brit.,
- proposed,
- taxes on in Gt. Brit.,
- +Ried,
- Col.,
- commander of British troops in America,
- Col.,
- +Riedesel,
- [Friedrich Adolph von],
- +Riesego,
- Capt.,
- of the Sena Cabadonga,
- Capt.,
- +Rieves,
- −Benjamin,
- +Riffy,
- +Rifle carbines,
- as equipment for cavalry,
- +Rifle guns,
- −found,
- −in Halifax co.,
- −stolen,
- −at New Kent courthouse,
- −in Williamsburg,
- −found,
- +Rifle guns, described,
- stolen,
- in Fredericksburg,
- stolen,
- +Rifle lock manufactures,
- +Rifle locks,
- stolen,
- +Rifles,
- −firing experiments in Williamsburg,
- −for sale,
- at Amelia courthouse,
- −plentiful in Va.,
- −stolen by deserters,
- −taken by slaves,
- −taken from Tories in N. C.,
- −unclaimed,
- for sale,
- in Henrico co.,
- for sale,
- +Rifles, American,
- anecdotes about excellency,
- +Riga,
- −Latvia,
- fortifications of strengthened,
- See also: Exports from; Floods in; Imports to Plymouth, Eng., from; Ships from; Shipwrecks
- −Latvia,
- +Rigan,
- Peter,
- master of the Georgia Diana,
- Peter,
- +Rigby,
- −Mr.,
- −accused of raising prices,
- −opposes colonial agents' petition,
- −opposes colonies,
- −supports prohibitory act,
- −Mr.,
- +Rigdon,
- +Rigdum,
- +Rigdumfunnidos,
- +Rigg,
- −Richard,
- +Riggen,
- +Rigging,
- −bartered for tobacco,
- −exported from James river,
- lower district,
- Va.,
- lower district,
- −for Russian navy,
- destroyed in fire,
- −for sale,
- −at Kemp's landing,
- −at South Quay,
- −in Alexandria,
- −in Cabin Point,
- −in Cumberland,
- −in Edenton,
- −in Hampton,
- −in Nansemond co.,
- −in Norfolk,
- −in Northampton co.,
- −in Portsmouth,
- −in Princess Anne co.,
- −in Yorktown,
- −found adv. of,
- in Elizabeth City co.,
- −imported to Accomac district,
- Va.,
- from Phila.,
- Va.,
- −imported to James river,
- lower district,
- Va.,
- lower district,
- −seized by Tories on Nantucket,
- +Rigging, salvaged,
- for sale,
- −in Gosport,
- −in Norfolk,
- for sale,
- +Riggs,
- −Joshua,
- Capt.,
- of the Olive Branch,
- Capt.,
- −Joshua,