1781

TO be sold, and possession given on the first day of May next, a dwelling house and large lot of land in Dock-street, three story and a half high, with a store adjoining thereto, as also another store in the rear thereof.  This situation is at present exceedingly commodious for any kind of business, and will, upon the establishment of civil government, be one of the first stands in the city, being so very convenient to the North River and Jersey trade.  Proposals for the said house and stores will be received by John Kelly, No. 843, Hanover-Square, who has sundry lots of land to sell and let in this city.
    New-York Gazette; and The Weekly Mercury (New York, N. Y.), February 5, 1781

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PUBLIC AUCTION.
For sale on Monday next, Twelve o'Clock,
        At the Coffee House,
    The Sloop SWALLOW,
    Burthen about 30 tons, in compleat repair and well found, as she now lies at Peck's Slip dock, and directly opposite to the Sign of the Swan; she is of a remarkable easy draught of water, and well calculated for the Blue Point or river buisness.  Inventory to be seen at the time of sale.
            By DANIEL M'CORMICK.
    Royal Gazette. (New York, New York), March 24, 1781

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On Saturday next, the 21st instant, at XII o'Clock, will be sold at the Coffee-House,
        The SLOOP KATY,
Of a very easy draught of water, calculated for the river trade, well found in sails, rigging, anchors, cables, &c., lays at Beekman Slip.
Inventory to be seen at the time of sale.
                HUGH and ALEX. DEANE.
    Royal Gazette. (New York, New York), July 18, 1781

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