Chapter I: HAVE a parcel of CALF SKINS, and SOLE LEATHER, both back and crop,

which I will sell, for ready money, on reasonable terms.
ROBERT GILBERT

(_Virginia Gazette_, December 13, 1770)

Just IMPORTED from _London_, and to be SOLD by the Subscriber at his
Shop in _Williamsburg_, cheap, for ready Money,

A VARIETY of _Williamson_ and Son’s best SATIN SHOES and PUMPS; white,
blue, and black CALIMANCO SHOES and PUMPS; also CHILDRENS MOROCCO and
CALFSKIN SHOES and PUMPS.
ROBERT GILBERT

(_Virginia Gazette_, May 28, 1772)

A JOURNEYMAN SHOEMAKER, who is sober, and understands making of Boots,
will meet with good Encouragement by applying to me, in
_Williamsburg_.
ROBERT GILBERT

(_Virginia Gazette_, August 13, 1772)

WILLIAMSBURG, _May_ 13, 1773