Note 29 — Chapter III · Captain Savery—His Fire-engine.

The patent is dated the 25th July, 1698, and is entitled, “A grant to Thomas Savery, Gentl., of the sole exercise of a new invenc̃on, by him invented, for raiseing of water, and occasioning moc̃on to all sort of mill works, by the impellant force of fire, which will be of great use for draining mines, serving towns with water, and for the working of all sorts of mills when they have not the benefit of water nor constant winds; to hold for 14 years; with usual clauses.”