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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Extract of a letter from Penacola dated June 10, 1768, describes Virginians led by Mr. James scouting and applying for large land tracts near the bay, committing to bring families, slaves, and cattle; other Virginians settling on the Mississippi; anticipated settlers from London; and recent arrival of a Spanish schooner from Campeachy with more expected.
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Mr. James, and several other Virginians, have been here to look at our lands. He went up the river in our bay, with intention to cross the country towards the Mississippi, if he did not find land nearer to his satisfaction; however a few leagues above the mouth of our river he found the land such as he wanted, so went no further, but has applied, together with five other considerable Gentlemen of Virginia, for a large tract, obliging themselves to bring with them ten families, and 100 slaves, together with a large quantity of cattle. There are also several Virginians settling on the banks of the Mississippi, where the lands are as good as any in the universe. We expect a considerable number of new settlers from London. Some days ago a Spanish schooner arrived here from Campeachy, and several others are expected.
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Penacola
Event Date
June 10, 1768
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applied for large tract; obliging to bring ten families, 100 slaves, large quantity of cattle; settlements on mississippi banks; expected settlers from london; spanish schooner arrived from campeachy, more expected.
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Mr. James and other Virginians looked at lands, found suitable area above river mouth, applied for large tract with commitments; other Virginians settling on Mississippi banks; considerable new settlers expected from London; Spanish schooner arrived from Campeachy, several others expected.