1768 Jul 8

To be set by David Oliver[1] Ballyray[2], near Armagh, for any time that can be agreed on, a large new built losted and slated bleaching house and mill; the machinery all new and in excellent order, abundance of the purest water never known to fail in the driest season; the fountain is a Lough two miles long, lying near the mill, and never troubled any kind of foul water; a furnace, kieves[3], and all of the utensils; a large fine turf bog commodious to the green, and any quantity of land under 40 acres, known by the name of Loughegiss[4], situate within 4 miles at Castleblaney, 4 of Carrickmacross, 11 of Monaghan, nine of Cootehill, and four of Ballybay, all good market towns. -- or if any head bleacher of good character, whose capacity can be well recommended, and whose skill in a linen business, and friends, could procure a sufficient quantity of cloth, I will give all conveniences, for such time as can be agreed on, for one half of the clear profits; the turf to be free laid down at the house. Any person inclined to treat may see the concerns by applying to Mr. George McKie[5] in Castleblaney, or to said David Oliver at Armagh. Dated the first day of July, 1768.