Williamsburg, April 14.
Two sloops, belonging to the Eastern Shore, were condemned last Wednesday at the Court of Vice Admiralty;1 and a New England vessel is now on the stocks, for trial.2
1. "By decree of the court of Vice Admiralty, on Tuesday the 18th of this instant (April) will be sold at Burwell's ferry, for ready money, the sloop BETSEY, with her rigging, tackle, and apparel; also the sloop LIBERTY, with her rigging, &c. 16 hhds of rum, one bag of coffee, and a box of chocolate. JAMES COCKE, Marshal." Ibid.
2. "By decree of the Court of Vice Admiralty, on Tuesday the 25th of April will be sold, at Burwell's ferry, for ready money, the schooner ENDEAVOUR, with her rigging, tackle and apparel, 1300 bushels of corn, 2 hhds of tobacco, 2 hhds of rum, and a barrel of coffee. JAMES COCKE, Marshal." Ibid, Friday April 21, 1775.