. The journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York continental regiment from May 1 to October 3, 1779, in General Sullivan's campaign against the western Indians . nd used. He received the sum of$20, for the patent on his cider and grape mill andpress. Charles R Davis, inventor, has been granted a patent ona harvester rake, and also on a grain drill. His improve-ment on grain drills consists in an application of devices bywhich the operator can change the drill teeth from single todouble rank, or from a straight line to a zig-zag line, andvice versa, by a single movement
. The journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York continental regiment from May 1 to October 3, 1779, in General Sullivan's campaign against the western Indians . nd used. He received the sum of$20, for the patent on his cider and grape mill andpress. Charles R Davis, inventor, has been granted a patent ona harvester rake, and also on a grain drill. His improve-ment on grain drills consists in an application of devices bywhich the operator can change the drill teeth from single todouble rank, or from a straight line to a zig-zag line, andvice versa, by a single movement of a lever. This inventionis one of much value, and is now in general use, and from it he has derived considerable pecuniary advantage. Mr. Davis OF CAYUGA COUNTY, N. Y. 131 is now a resident of Auburn, and was boin in the town ofAurelius, Cayuga Co., August 10, 18-15. He farmed it fora number of years in Aurelius, on the farm on which he wasborn ; never learned any mechanical trade, but is a naturalmechanic; can handle tools skillfully, and generally makeshis own models and experimental machinery ; is a veryworthy man and a good citizen. INVENTORS IN HARVESTING
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