Biography:
1. Richard Serle started work as a Labourer at the Mills on the 5th May 1790 earning 1/6d per day, and was grinding Saltpetre, etc. in April to June 1791 (Supply 5/215 dated the 16th April 1791).
2. In Supply 5/216 dated the 28th February 1793, his job was "Marking barrels", which was also the case in February to September 1793 (Supply 5/216), January to August 1794 (also Supply 5/216) and in December 1794 (Supply 5/217).
3. Supply 5/217 dated the 24th June 1795, confirmed that he was marking barrels and also attending in the magazine.