Libraries in Colonial Virginia; Wm. and Mary Qrtly., Vol. 4, No. 4

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Libraries in Colonial Virginia

   William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 4.
   (Apr., 1896), p. 269.

                        LIBRARIES IN COLONIAL VIRGINIA.

   LXXVII. - Library of John Semple, deceased, attorney at law, "consisting of history, law,
novels, etc., a catalogue of which may be seen at the printing office, and at Mrs. Semple's
in King and Queen county".  For sale at King William Courthouse.  Virginia Gazette, June 14,
1780.

   LXXVIII. - For sale at Jordan's, in Price George, the personal estate of Richard Bland
(the Antiquary), including thirty very fine negroes, one hundred cattle, fifty-six hogs,
horses, mares, colts, a new chariot, riding chairs, etc., including "a library of books".
Virginia Gazette, January 3, 1777.

   LXXIX. - For sale, the estate of Dr. Alexander Jameson, consisting of a great variety of
furniture, horses, cattle, etc., and "his library of books on various branches of literature".
virginia Gazette, June 27, 1766.

   LXXX. - Library of Rev. Charles Jeffrey Smith, of New Kent county, Virginia, consisting
of "a large and valuable collection of books.  Virginia Gazette, 1771.