Thanks Diaku:

Those pictures tell it all especially the ones of the long braces that go with the conversation thread.

This old mill was a wonder of building technology of years gone by, and the use of the long braces a good example of historic mill wrighting, in conjunction with a good Historic Timberframer, with whom I suspect worked closely with the prospective operator or mill owner of that time.
Many things had to be understood before the frame was cut, for instance a good understanding of the waterpower to be used, and how it would be installed after the frame was up. What direction the inflow of water would be coming from, the topography of the surrounding land, and the list goes on and on.

Once again thanks for taking the time to post the pictures for the enjoyment of all.

NH
Richard