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bred on the High Hills of Santee by Mr, William Richardson, who died 

 in 1V86. After his death, his stud, which was extensive, was disposed 

 of at auction. The following curious and antique advertisement on the 

 occasion, was preserved by the body servant of Mr. Richardson — old 

 David by name. He attained a great old age, and died, not many years 

 since, at Bloomhill Plantation, the former residence of his master. It 

 is published now in this place, to show some of the stock that was 

 originally brought into South Carolina from Virginia: 



PUBLIC AUCTION, 



ON THURSDAY, 

 The 23c? of November next (1Y87). 

 At the Plantation of the late William Richardson, Esq., at the High 

 Hills of Santee, 



WHX BE SOLD, 



To the hirjhest bidder, 

 For prime Copper or purple Indigo, to be delivered in Charleston in 

 twelve months from the date of the sale, with interest jiayable in like 

 manner, and approved security, 



43 Valuable high blooded 

 MARES, COLTS AND FILLIES, 

 Of the first rate Pedigrees in the State. 

 Among which are fourteen Brood Mares, several of which were pur- 

 chased in Virginia, and got by the noted horses Fearnought, Shadow, 

 Lofty and Centinel, seven two years old, six three years old, and six 

 four' years old, by Fearnought, Shadow and Centinel ; the remainder 

 under two years old were got by Victorious. Eight of the Mares are 

 now in foal by Effingham. 



If Thursday should prove rainy, the sale will happen on the fir.'^t fair 

 day afterwards. 



By order of the Executors and Ex'ix, 



JOB COLCOCK, 

 Who would also undertake the sale of any other property at the same 

 time and place which any gentleman in the neighborhood may wish to 

 have disposed of at public vendue. 



Printed by Bowen & Markland, No. 53 Church Street and No. 11 Elliott Street, 



