| VIRGINIA HERALD INDEX OF MICROFILMED ISSUES, 1788 | |||
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | DATE OF ISSUE | |
| ALLUM SPRING MILL | SEEKS BUSINESS | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| ANN AND MARY (BRIG) | ARRIVED FROM LONDON | 16 Oct 1788 | |
| ANN AND MARY (BRIG) | SALE OF PARTS | 13 Nov 1788 | |
| ARMISTEAD | MRS. LUCY | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| ATKINSON | JOHN | FORMER OWNER LOTS 43 & 44 MAIN STREET | 5 Jun 1788 |
| ATKINSON | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| BARNET | - | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| BATESON | - - | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| BEAL | WILLIAM JR. | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| BEARD | CAPTAIN | OF SLOOP INDUSTRY | 4 Dec 1788 |
| BEE STING | TREATMENT OF DETAILED | 20 Nov 1788 | |
| BENSON | JOHN | HOUSE FOR RENT | 11 Sep 1788 |
| BENSON | JOHN | HOUSE FOR RENT | 6 Nov 1788 |
| BERRY | JOSEPH | GOALER(JAILER) DESCRIBES PRISONER | 19 Jun 1788 |
| BERRY | JOSEPH | MARKET CLERK | 30 Oct 1788 |
| BERRY | WILLIAM | SCHOOL DISCONTINUED | 9 Oct 1788 |
| BERRY & CURTIS | OPENED SCHOOL | 27 Mar 1788 | |
| BERRY & CURTIS | OPENED SCHOOL | 12 Jun 1788 | |
| BEVERLEY | ROBERT GAINES | HAZELWOOD FOR SALE | 27 Mar 1788 |
| BEVERLEY | ROBERT GAINES | HAZELWOOD FOR SALE | 30 Oct 1788 |
| BLAIR | DAVID | LOT FOR SALE NEXT TO BREWERY FORMERLY A TANYARD | 19 Jun 1788 |
| BOWIE | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| BOWIN | THOMAS | LOT # 261 FOR SALE | 5 Jun 1788 |
| BREWERY | ABOUT | 19 Jun 1788 | |
| BROOKE | LAWRENCE | TRUSTEE FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | 12 Jun 1788 |
| BROWN | THOMAS | LOTS 73 AND 74 FOR RENT | 16 Oct 1788 |
| BROWN | MR. | TAVERN KEEPER | 5 Jun 1788 |
| BROWN | MR. | TAVERN KEEPER | 12 Jun 1788 |
| BROWNLOW | JOHN | GERMAN RAN AWAY | 13 Nov 1788 |
| BROWNLOW | JOHN | GERMAN SERVANTS FOR SALE | 9 Oct 1788 |
| BROWNLOW | JOHN | PROPERTY FOR SALE LEAVING FOR EUROPE | 5 Jun 1788 |
| BUCKNER | WILLIAM | TRUSTEE FOR R. G. BEVERLEY | 30 Oct 1788 |
| BUFORD | SIMEON | MOVING TO KENTUCKY | 9 Oct 1788 |
| CALLENDER | JOHN | LUMBER FOR SALE | 5 Jun 1788 |
| CALLENDER | JOHN | OPENING MUSIC SCHOOL | 30 Oct 1788 |
| CALLENDER & HENDERSON | PORK AND MILLSTONES FOR SALE | 26 Jun 1788 | |
| CARTER | CHARLES JR. | BRICK STORE FOR LEASE | 26 Jun 1788 |
| CARTER | WILLLAM | LETTER IN POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| CARTER | CHARLES JR. | LOT FOR LEASE | 26 Jun 1788 |
| CARTER | CHARLES | TRUSTEE FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | 12 Jun 1788 |
| CHEW | ROBERT B. | BOND STOLEN | 20 Nov 1788 |
| CHEW | JOHN JR. | CLERK OF COURT | 30 Oct 1788 |
| CHEW | ROBERT B. | PROPERTY FOR RENT | 27 Mar 1788 |
| CHEW | ROBERT B. | TRUSTEE FOR R. G. BEVERLEY | 30 Oct 1788 |
| CLARKE | THOMAS | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| CLARKE | WILLIAM | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| CONNUES | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| COUNCIL (TOWN) | LEGAL NOTICE POWDER MAGAZINE | 11 Dec 1788 | |
| COUNCIL (TOWN) | ORDERS FOR HAY & FODDER WEIGHING | 30 Oct 1788 | |
| CUNNINGHAM | WILLIAM | DEBTS TO BE PAID TO SOMERVILLE | 30 Oct 1788 |
| CUNNINGHAM | WALTER | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| CURLEY | MR. | FRENCH & DANCING SCHOOL | 5 Jun 1788 |
| CURTIS AND BERRY | OPENED A SCHOOL | 27 Mar 1788 | |
| CURTIS AND BERRY | OPENED A SCHOOL | 12 Jun 1788 | |
| CURTIS AND BERRY | SCHOOL TO BE DISCONTINUED | 9 Oct 1788 | |
| CYRUS | BRIG FROM LIVERPOOL | 4 Dec 1788 | |
| DALRYMPLE AND PATTON | GROCERS | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| DAWSON | JOHN | TRUSTEE FRED. ACADEMY | 12 Jun 1788 |
| DENNIS | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| DICK | MR.(LATE) | HOME TO BE A SCHOOL | 27 Mar 1788 |
| DOCTORS | FRENCH | 27 Mar 1788 | |
| DOCTORS | GILLIES | 27 Mar 1788 | |
| DOCTORS | WELLFORD | 27 Mar 1788 | |
| DONIPHAN | ELIZABETH | MISCONDUCT CHARGED | 31 Jul 1788 |
| DONIPHAN | WILLIAM | NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WIFE'S DEBTS | 31 Jul 1788 |
| EAGEN | -- | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| EDDY | THOMAS & GEORGE | NEW STORE | 5 Jun 1788 |
| EDDY | THOMAS & GEORGE | NEW STORE | 31 Jul 1788 |
| ENTERTAINMENT | THEATRE | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| FANNY | BRIG ARRIVED FROM GLASGOW | 23 Oct 1788 | |
| FITZHUGH | WILLIAM | TRUSTEE FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | 12 Jun 1788 |
| FLETCHER & SUNDERLAND | NEW IMPORTS FOR SALE | 16 Oct 1788 | |
| FRAZIER | WILLIAM | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | LOTTERY FOR | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | LOTTERY FOR | 24 Jul 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | LOTTERY FOR | 2 Oct 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | LOTTERY FOR | 27 Nov 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | RULES & REGULATIONS (DETAILED) | 12 Jun 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | RULES & REGULATIONS (DETAILED) | 19 Jun 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | SOLD LAND | 24 Jul 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | TRUSTEE'S MEETING | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | TRUSTEE'S MEETING | 12 Jun 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | TUITION PROBLEMS | 27 Nov 1788 | |
| FREDERICKSBURG PACKET | SCHOONER ARRIVED | 20 Nov 1788 | |
| FRENCH | WILLIAM & COMPANY | LONG LIST OF GOODS AVAILABLE | 27 Mar 1788 |
| FRENCH | DR. GEORGE | LOT FOR RENT | 19 Jun 1788 |
| FRENCH | GEORGE | MEDICINAL STORE | 27 Mar 1788 |
| FRENCH | GEORGE | MEDICINAL STORE (DETAILED CONTENTS) | 19 Jun 1788 |
| FRENCH | DR. GEORGE | MOVED TO VENDUE BUILDING | 24 Jul 1788 |
| FRENCH | WILLIAM & COMPANY | NEW GOODS ARRIVED | 18 Sep 1788 |
| FRENCH | WILLIAM & COMPANY | NEW GOODS ARRIVED | 20 Nov 1788 |
| FULLER | MR. | MATH PROFESSOR AT FRED. ACAD. | 12 Jun 1788 |
| GALLOWAY | ROBERT | DRYGOODS FOR SALE | 6 Nov 1788 |
| GARNETT | THOMAS | RESIDENCE FOR SALE | 5 Jun 1788 |
| GERMAN SERVANTS | SIXTY JUST ARRIVED WITH TRADES LISTED | 9 Oct 1788 | |
| GILLIES | DR. JAMES | MENTIONED | 27 Mar 1788 |
| GRANT | THOMAS | AT GEN. WEEDONS' | 4 Dec 1788 |
| GRANT | THOMAS | LETTER IN POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| HALL | JOHN | 4O YEAR OLD MERCHANT DIED | 23 Oct 1788 |
| HALL | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| HARDIA | JOHN | RESIDENT | 5 Jun 1788 |
| HARRISON | CAPT. | OF BRIG CYRUS | 20 Nov 1788 |
| HARVEY | WILLIAM | STORE TO RENT | 23 Oct 1788 |
| HAZELWOOD | [NEAR PORT ROYAL] R. G. BEVERLEY ESTATE TO BE SOLD | 30 Oct 1788 | |
| HEARN | HENRIETTA | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| HEATH | JAMES | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| HENDERSON | CAPT. | BRIG FANNY | 23 Oct 1788 |
| HENDRICKS | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| HENNING | WILLIAM W. | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| HERO (BRIG) | ARRIVED | 16 Oct 1788 | |
| HIESKELL | GODLOVE | TANYARD COMPLETED | 6 Nov 1788 |
| HODGE | THOMAS | OF LEEDS LEAVING FOR ENGLAND | 18 Dec 1788 |
| HORSE | STOLEN | 11 Dec 1788 | |
| HORSE | STOLEN | 25 Dec 1788 | |
| HUDSON | MRS. | OPENING BOARDING SCHOOL | 27 Mar 1788 |
| HYDE OF SMITH | YOUNG | BUSINESS FIRM | 27 Mar 1788 |
| JACKSON | MILLEY | DIED | 27 Nov 1788 |
| JACKSON | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| JACKSON | MILLEY | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| JACKSON | WILLIAM | WIFE DIED | 27 Nov 1788 |
| JONES | EDWARD | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| JOSE | CAPT. | OF SHIP WILLIAMSON | 4 Dec 1788 |
| JULIAN | MRS. | WIDOW OF A MASON(LODGE) ENTERTAINED MEMBERS | 26 Jun 1788 |
| KENNEDY | ALEXANDER | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| KUHN | JACOB | MERCHANT | 5 Jun 1788 |
| KUHN | JACOB | STORE FOR RENT | 23 Oct 1788 |
| LACOSTE | BRUMFIELD & CO. | BUSINESS DISSOLVED | 5 Jun 1788 |
| LACOSTE | STEPHEN | PROPERTY FOR SALE | 5 Jun 1788 |
| LAMBERT | CAPT. | OF SLOOP BETSEY | 4 Dec 1788 |
| LECHIE | ANDREW | DIED AT AGE 33 | 27 Nov 1788 |
| LEGG | JOHN | OFFICIAL VENDUE MARKET | 27 Mar 1788 |
| LILLY | PEGGY | MARRIED | 27 Nov 1788 |
| LILLY | ROBERT | MERCHANT DAUGHTER MARRIED | 27 Nov 1788 |
| LOTTERY | FOR FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| LOTTERY | FOR FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY | 2 Oct 1788 | |
| LOVELL | WILLIAM | DISSOLVED PARTNERSHIP WITH YATES | 11 Sep 1788 |
| LUCAS | MR. | STORE KEEPER | 27 Mar 1788 |
| LUCAS | MR. | STORE KEEPER | 12 Jun 1788 |
| MAD DOG | TREATMENT OF BITE (DETAILS) | 20 Nov 1788 | |
| MASON LODGE | MASON(S) | CELEBRATED ST. JOHN'S DAY (DETAILS) | 26 Jun 1788 |
| MAURY | FONTAINE | HORSE STOLEN (DESCRIBED) | 24 Jul 1788 |
| MCCRUTCHAN | GEORGE | SAILING FOR EUROPE | 5 Jun 1788 |
| MCFARLAND | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| MCWILLIAMS | WILLIAM | LOT FOR RENT | 19 Jun 1788 |
| MERCER | WILLIAM | PORTRAIT PAINTER AND SON OF GEN. HUGH MERCER | 5 Jun 1788 |
| MERCER | JAMES | PRES. FRED. ACADEMY | 5 Jun 1788 |
| MERCER | JAMES | PRES. FRED. ACADEMY | 12 Jun 1788 |
| MIDDLETON | THOMAS | BRICK STORE TO RENT | 30 Oct 1788 |
| MILLER | JACOB | INK POWDER FOR SALE | 18 Dec 1788 |
| MILLER | WILLIAM | TRUSTEE OF R. G. BEVERLEY | 30 Oct 1788 |
| MIMMS | MRS. | HOUSEKEEPER AT FRED. ACAD. | 12 Jun 1788 |
| MIMMS | MR. | STEWARD AT FRED. ACAD. | 12 Jun 1788 |
| MITCHELL | JOHN | DEBTS TO BE PAID TO SOMERVILLE | 30 Oct 1788 |
| MITCHELL | HENRY | IMPORTS FOR SALE AT HUNTER'S WAREHOUSE | 6 Nov 1788 |
| MOOKLER | WILLIAM & MOOKLER | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| MORTIMER | CHARLES (DR.) | HORSE STOLEN | 25 Dec 1788 |
| MORTIMER | CHARLES (DR.) | HOUSE FOR RENT | 31 Jul 1788 |
| MORTIMER | CHARLES (DR.) | TRUSTEE OF ATKINSON PROPERTY | 5 Jun 1788 |
| MOXLEY | WILLIAM | DEATH ACCIDENTAL | 25 Sep 1788 |
| MOXLEY | JOHN | SON DIED AND MURDER SUSPECTED | 18 Sep 1788 |
| NOURSE | JAMES | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| PAGE | MANN | VICE PRES. & TRUSTEE OF FRED. ACAD. | 12 Jun 1788 |
| PATTON AND DALRYMPLE | GROCERS | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| PATTON AND DALRYMPLE | OPPOSITE MARKETHOUSE | 30 Oct 1788 | |
| PAYNE | WALTER | HOUSE FOR RENT | 11 Sep 1788 |
| PAYNE | WALTER | HOUSE FOR RENT | 6 Nov 1788 |
| PETTIGREW | JAMES | MERCHANT WHO MURDERED SLAVE IS ACQUITTED | 3 Jul 1788 |
| PETTINGER | JAMES | OPENED LIVERY STABLE | 27 Nov 1788 |
| POTTINGER | JAMES | PROPERTY FOR SALE | 27 Mar 1788 |
| POWDER MAGAZINE | COMPLETED RULES FOR USE | 11 Dec 1788 | |
| POWDER MAGAZINE | CONSTRUCTION BIDS WANTED | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| PURVIS | FRANCIS | MURDERED (DETAILS) | 4 Dec 1788 |
| QUARLES | WILLIAM P. | BOND STOLEN | 20 Nov 1788 |
| REAT | WILLIAM | FOUND MONEY IN STORE | 14 Aug 1788 |
| REID | WILLIAM | DEBTS TO BE PAID TO SOMERVILLE | 30 Oct 1788 |
| REID | THOMAS | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| RIDLEY | ANN | DRESSMAKER | 12 Jun 1788 |
| RIDLEY | JAMES | STAYMAKER'S SHOP | 12 Jun 1788 |
| ROBINSON | WILLIAM | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| ROWAND | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| ROWE | JOHN | SHOPKEEPER | 27 Mar 1788 |
| RUFFIN | WILLIAM | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| RYAN | REV. | HUMANITY PROFESSOR AT FRED. ACAD. | 12 Jun 1788 |
| SCHOOL | BOARDING AT MRS. HUDSONS'(DETAILS) | 27 Mar 1788 | |
| SCHOOL | MR. CURLEY'S | TOWN HALL | 5 Jun 1788 |
| SCHOOL | BERRY & CURTIS | 27 Mar 1788 | |
| SCOTT | ROBERT (CAPTAIN) | BRIG RAPPAHANNOCK | 9 Oct 1788 |
| SCOTT | CAPTAIN | HOUSE | 27 Mar 1788 |
| SHEPHERD | EDWARD | FORMER PARTNER OF ROWE | 27 Mar 1788 |
| SHEPHERD | JOHN | STOLE BOND | 20 Nov 1788 |
| SIMCOCK | RICHARD | GERMAN (DESCRIBED) RAN AWAY | 13 Nov 1788 |
| SIMCOCK | RICHARD | GERMAN SERVANTS FOR SALE | 9 Oct 1788 |
| SIMONS | DAVID | CANDLES FOR SALE | 3 Jul 1788 |
| SMITH | YOUNG & HYDE | ABOUT | 27 Mar 1788 |
| SMITH | WILLIAM | PROPERTY FOR SALE | 20 NO 1788 |
| SNAKEBITE | TREATMENT OF (DETAILS) | 20 Nov 1788 | |
| SOMERVILLE | JAMES | WAREHOUSE AT NEW WHARF | 30 Oct 1788 |
| SPOONER | GEORGE WILLIAM & CO. | NEW STORE | 24 Jul 1788 |
| STANARD | ____ | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| STEWART | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| STRINGFELLOW | GEORGE | LOT #73 HOUSE FOR RENT | 16 Oct 1788 |
| SULLIVAN | ULISSUS | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| TANYARD | FORMER | 19 Jun 1788 | |
| TANYARD | TO RENT | 27 Mar 1788 | |
| TAVERNS | BROWN'S | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| TAVERNS | BROWN'S | 12 Jun 1788 | |
| TAVERNS | JACOB WHITLER'S | 24 Jul 1788 | |
| TAVERNS | TAYLOR'S | 5 Jun 1788 | |
| TAYLOR | MR. | TAVERN KEEPER | 5 Jun 1788 |
| THORNTON | REV. THOMAS | MASONIC CHAPLAIN | 26 Jun 1788 |
| TOWELL | MARK | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| WALKER | JANE | TWO HALF-ACRE LOTS FOR RENT | 26 Jun 1788 |
| WALLACE | GUSTAVUS B. | OPENED LIVERY STABLE | 27 Nov 1788 |
| WALLACE | JOHN (WALLASE) | TANYARD AND HOUSE TO RENT | 27 Mar 1788 |
| WEEDON | GEORGE | HOUSE LOT & LIVERY FOR SALE | 23 Oct 1788 |
| WEEDON | GEORGE | TRUSTEE FRED. ACAD. | 12 Jun 1788 |
| WELLFORD | ROBERT | A DOCTOR | 27 Mar 1788 |
| WELLFORD | DR. | ABOUT | 5 Jun 1788 |
| WHEELER | CAPT. | OF BRIG ANN AND MARY | 16 Oct 1788 |
| WHITLER | JACOB | TAVERN KEEPER | 24 Jul 1788 |
| WHITNEY | JOHN | COURTCASE HELD OVER | 25 Sep 1788 |
| WHITNEY | JOHN | COURTCASE HELD OVER | 2 Oct 1788 |
| WHITNEY | JOHN | FORGERY SUSPECT JAILED | 18 Sep 1788 |
| WIATT | WILLIAM | POSTMASTER MAIL SCHEDULES | 4 Dec 1788 |
| WIATT | WILLIAM | PROPERTY FOR SALE | 20 Nov 1788 |
| WILLET | ELISHA | COURTCASE HELD OVER | 25 Sep 1788 |
| WILLET | ELISHA | COURTCASE HELD OVER | 2 Oct 1788 |
| WILLET | ELISHA | FORGERY SUSPECT JAILED | 18 Sep 1788 |
| WILLET | ELISHA | LONG DETAILED TESTIMONY | 20 Nov 1788 |
| WILLIAMS | JOHN | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| WILLIAMSON (SHIP) | FROM LONDON | 4 Dec 1788 | |
| WILLIS | JOHN | HAS STOLEN BOND | 20 Nov 1788 |
| WILLIS | GEORGE | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
| WILSON | WILLIAM | HORSE STOLEN | 11 Dec 1788 |
| WINDER | EDMUND | ACID FOR SALE | 27 Mar 1788 |
| WINDER | EDMUND | TRUSTEE OF ATKINSON | 5 Jun 1788 |
| YATES | CHARLES | DISSOLVED PARTNERSHIP WITH LOVELL | 11 Sep 1788 |
| YATES | CHARLES | TRUSTEE FOR ATKINSON | 5 Jun 1788 |
| YOUNG | OF SMITH & HYDE | BUSINESS FIRM | 27 Mar 1788 |
| YOUNG | JACOB | LETTER AT POST OFFICE | 4 Dec 1788 |
Last Update: 9/17/96
Name: Gary Stanton, Dept of Historic Preservation
Email: gstanton@umw.edu