It employed over 200 men and had a payroll of more than $14,000 per month in 1872 .
The foundry expanded quickly , as Seaton transported his entire Alton operation to Atchison to establish the Seaton Foundry .
Atchison employed over 200 men and had a payroll of more than $14,000 per month in 1872 .
The foundry expanded quickly , as Seaton transported his entire Alton operation to Atchison to establish the Seaton Foundry .