Kentish Post 12 December 1759.

This is to give notice to all persons who have any demand on the estate of John Gibbs, of Folkestone in Kent, to send their demands in writing to Richard Toes, Postmaster at Folkestone aforesaid, on or before the 22nd of this instant: And all persons indebted to the said John Gibbs are desired to pay the same to the said R. Toes, on or before the 27th instant, without any further notice.

Also to be sold by auction, the first of January next, the dwelling house of the said John Gibbs, being a complete new brick house, with very good cellars, wash house, stable and garden, situate in Dove Street (sic) in the said town of Folkestone, very fit for a tavern or inn, having lately been a public house.

For further particulars inquire of the said Richard Toes.

Note: Possibly the Privateer.

Kentish Post 4 October 1760.

To be sold to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 16th of this inst., October, at the sign of the Privateer, in the town of Folkestone: A good cutter or sloop (Folkestone built) of nearly fifty tons burthen, a prime sailer, well-found in all necessary tackle and furniture, all in good repair, with her guns and stores belonging, now lying on Folkestone beach, and may be viewed at any time before, or on the day of sale.

N.B. The said cutter had been a privateer, named the True Briton, and capable of carrying six or eight carriage guns, besides swivels, &c., and as she is built up, she is very fit for the same purpose again, or to make a tender in His Majesty's service.

The sale to begin at one o'clock in the afternoon.