Reported on this day in 1779 -
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 16 January 1779
His Majesty's Letters Patent, is granted to SAMUEL WATSON, of Baslow, near Chatsworth, Derbyshire; for the sole Making and Vending his New
HAND - MILL,
Made of the Derbyshire Burr Material, for grinding Wheat, which so long has been wished for, as the work is so easy and expeditious,
and the Flour equally as good or rather superior to that which is ground on the French Burrs at the common Water or Wind-Mills,
and so small produce of Bran, and no loss of weight betwixt the Grain and the Produce, makes the Machine of great use to all Families,
Apothecaries, Druggists, &c. Also for his
NEW ROLLERS,
Made of the Peak Mill-Stone Materials, for crushing Malt, Oats, Beans, &c.
The Power of one Man with ease (by the great improvement he has made in them) may crush 20 Bushels of Malt in One Hour,
which is found better for Brewing than when ground on the common Mill stones, or by the Steel Hand-Mills.
By the same power 8 Bushes of Oats or Beans may be crushed in the same Time, and it need not be here insisted on,
that Corn thus crushed affords more nourishment to Horses or Cattle, than when given whole;
besides they are not dried upon a Kiln, which is the usual process before common grinding, which greatly endangers the horses wind,
being thirsty after eating provender prepared in that manner,
and from the simplicity and strength of the Construction of the above Machines, they are not liable to be out of order,
or unfit for use. The price at Baslow of each pair of Rollers, 5l. 5s.
Whoever attempts to imitate either of the above Machines, and impose upon the public, will be prosecuted as the Law directs.
Of the said Watson may be had Peak Mill-stones of any size.
Also Bolting-Mills for dressing flour of the best construction may be had with the Mills.
N. B. The Rollers may be seen at Mr. Thomas Hinton's, Whitchurch; Mr. D. Stodard's, St. Asaph, Flintshire;
Mr. Brittain's, near Chester; and number of other Places in this and the adjacent Counties.
Derbyshire Burr stones