Greensborough (NC) Patriot

January 15, 1863

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Sloan’s Steam Mills

Col. John Sloan has afforded the citizens of Greensboro’ and the surrounding country great convenience in getting their wheat and corn ground, by the erection of a steam Grist Mill in the South part of town, near the Depot. During summer drouths [sic], it has frequently been with great difficulty that this community could obtain grinding. With good grain, Col. S’s. Mill produces excellent flour and meal.

We are gratified to learn that Col. Sloan is putting up, in connection with his Grist Mill, a Saw Mill—an enterprise greatly needed here—and that in a few weeks he will have it in operation.

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]