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This paper describes two mills present under one roof in Deptford [London], one which grinds grist and the other which grinds king's bisscake [?]. Refers to figures but none attached.

Subject: Machinery

Read to the Royal Society on 2 April 1690.

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CLP/3i/68
Earliest possible date
1690
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
3 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, 'Concerning Mr Eadsberg's mill on Mr Evelyn's ground at Deptford' by unknown author, 1690, CLP/3i/68, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_3i_68/paper-concerning-mr-eadsbergs-mill-on-mr-evelyns-ground-at-deptford-by-unknown-author, accessed on 14 January 2025

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