1781

February 5, 1781. New-York Gazette; and The Weekly Mercury (New York, N. Y.),
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.

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March 24, 1781. Royal Gazette. (New York, New York)
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.

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July 18, 1781. Royal Gazette. (New York, New York)
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.

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September 23, 1782. New-York Gazette; and The Weekly Mercury (New York, New York),
PUBLIC AUCTION. This Day, at Twelve o'Clock, will be held at the Albany Pier, The cargo of the Sloop SUSANNAH, Consisting of,  Boards, Shingles, Oars, and Wooden Dishes. At One o'Clock at the Coffee house, will be sold, The Sloop SUSANNAH, Lying at Albany Pier; burthen about 70 tons, Eastern built, quite new, and exceeding [well] sound. Also at the same time, will be sold, The Schooner UGLY, Lying at the Albany Pier, burthen about eighteen tons, Eastern built, exceeding sound, and entirely new.  Inventories to be seen at the time of sale. John Tench, and Co.

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October 9, 1782. Royal Gazette (New York, New York)
PUBLIC AUCTION. THIS Day, at Twelve o'Clock, at the Coffee-House, will be sold, the Sloop SALLY, burthen about 70 tons, is well calculated for the river trade, lays at Brownjohne's Wharf. Hugh and Alexr. Dean.

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October 21, 1782. New York Gazette, and Weekly Mercury. (New York, New York)
Public Auction. By McAdam, Watson, and Co. This day, Eleven o'clock at the bridge, will be sold a quantity of prize dry goods, cloths, linens, hose, shoes, ozenbrigs, &c. &c. On Hallett's Wharf. A large parcel of condemn'd bread, &c. On the Wharf below the Coffee House, Will be continued the sale of the Ship L'Sophia's Cargo, consisting of Claret and White Whine in cases, Carlet and White Wind in casks, Old Coniac Brandy, oil proof, Candles, Nails, Soap, Tin Plates, Canvas, Dry Goods, Cordage, &c. &c. N.B. The sale will continue from day to day till all is sold. 26 elegant prize Horses. One o'clock at the Coffee House, The Polacre St. Christa, with all her furniture, as she now lyes at Murray's wharf, a stout, strong, built vessel, about 200 tons burthen and well sound.
On Tuesday at the Coffee House, The prize Sloop Rebecca, with all her tackle and apparel, as she now lyes at Carmer's wharf, well sound and a prime sailer.
Also the Sloop Freelove, with all her materials, as she now lyes at Peck's Slip, well sound, of an easy draught of water, good accommodations, and calculated for the river trade.
On Wednesday, at the Coffee House, The very valuable Spanish prize Ship St. Gloria, with all her guns and stores, as she now lyes at Bache's wharf, a new vessel, this being her first voyage; well sound in sails, anchors, and cables, about 300 tons burthen, and a prime sailer. Inventory of the above vessels to be see at their office.

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November 2, 1782. Royal Gazette (New York, New York)
At the Coffee House, precisely at One o'Clock, The Prize Schooner SWIFT, With all her stores, tackle and apparel as she how lies at Murray's Wharf, burthen about 40 tons, is well sound, sails fast, of an easy draft of water, and calculated for our river trade.