13 Jun 1835, Virginia Herald, pg. 3, col. 4:

"LAND for Sale,

Having determined to move to the South, I will sell my FARM, lying in the county of Stafford, on Aquia Run, about eleven miles from Aquia, and thirteen from Falmouth, containing near 400 ACRES. There is a comfortable Dwelling House good Barn and other necessary outhouses, all in good repair. This Farm is peculiarly adapted to the growth of Clover, Wheat, Indian Corn, &c. There are about 70 acres of good Meadow Land, a good…(next line unreadable)…ory (probably Hickory), Poplar, Walnut, &c. It is as well watered as any Farm in Virginia, and has on it a first rate mill seat, on a never failing stream. There is not a more healthy situation in the State, nor one that has better water—suffice it to say, that few Farms combine as many advantages. I will take in exchange, young Negroes, at fair prices. If not sold by the first of October, I will rent for a term of years. Persons wishing to purchase, will apply to the Subscriber, living on the premises. Possession will be given the 1^st of October.

WILLIAM S. STERNE.

Walnut Hill, June 10, 1835."

Contributed by Donna Blaney Tolson