An upcoming auction advertised on this day in 1820:
Suffolk Chronicle, 29 January 1820
A MOST DESIRABLE SITUATION For a Miller, COLCHESTER, ESSEX.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By W. JACKSON,
On Wednesday, February 9, 1820, at the Blue Posts Inn, Colchester, at Twelve o'clock at noon,
ALL that valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, advantageously situated in the Parish of Saint Botolph, Colchester,
now in the occupation of Mr. JOHN SPRACKLIN, the Proprietor (leaving the same) in One Lot;
comprising a very pleasant and comfortable Dwelling-House, with a keeping room, 2 parlours, 4 bed rooms,
Bake Office (with 2 ten-bushel ovens) brew house, and kitchen; stable and other outbuildings;
a good substantial Cottage for workmen; and a most capital and well-timbered Post Windmill, with 2 pair of French stones,
good and convenient round house, well-binned for holding corn, with all her going gear; the whole in complete repair and condition.
Also, a good Garden, and about One Acre and a Half of very productive Arable Land.
The Mill is now in full trade, and stands well for business, either retail or shipping for London.
Immediate possession may be had; and part of the purchase money may remain on mortgage of the Premises, if required.
Further particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had of Messrs. Daniell, Sewell, and Daniell, Solicitors, and of the Auctioneer, Colchester.
A most desirable situation for a miller