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Remarks upon the Native Trade of Hongkong

We ought previously to observe, that no regular returns are made, and that our whole knowledge of it is derived from the statements voluntarily made by the Captains and Owners of the Vessels who visit this port.

There are about 60 large barge-boats which arrive monthly from Banten, Revan-que, Tring-huvan, Nan tow, Keang mun, Cheeing-cheur, and other places, bringing every description of supplies for this Colony, and taking away small quantities, Congelette and other manufactures. Although this is apparently a very considerable commerce, still its continuance and steady returns render it of great importance to small dealers.

The Salt Trade

This is carried on from Hae-hong, Kivei-shen, and Tae-choo; by small junks mostly manned by the Hakhahs. They sell every month about 20,000 & 30,000 piculs to the merchants here.

Location Product Quantity
Hae-hong Salt
Kivei-shen Salt 20,000 - 30,000 piculs
Tae-choo Salt

According to Lundrich Mr. A. Bruce...

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Remarks upon the Native Trade of Hongkong We ought previously to observe, that no regular returns are made, and that our whole knowledge of it is derived from the statements voluntarily made by the Captains and Owners of the Vessels who visit this port. There are about 60 large barge-boats which arrive monthly from Banten, Revan-que, Tring-huvan, Nan tow, Keang mun, Cheeing-cheur, and other places, bringing every description of supplies for this Colony, and taking away small quantities, Congelette and other manufactures. Although this is apparently a very considerable commerce, still its continuance and steady returns render it of great importance to small dealers. The Salt Trade This is carried on from Hae-hong, Kivei-shen, and Tae-choo; by small junks mostly manned by the Hakhahs. They sell every month about 20,000 & 30,000 piculs to the merchants here. Location Product Quantity Hae-hong Salt Kivei-shen Salt 20,000 - 30,000 piculs Tae-choo Salt According to Lundrich Mr. A. Bruce...
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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE Reference !--- /133 COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH——NOT TO BE REPRODUCED PHOTOGRAPHIC- ALLY WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON [184] -[185] Remarks upon the Native Kade of Hongkong We ought previously to observe, that me regular returns are made, and that our whole knowledge of it is derived from the statements voluntarily made by this Captains and Owners of the Vessels who visit this port. I Commerce with the surrounding districts. about 60 large barge-boats which arrive monthly from banten; Revan-que, Tring-huvan, Nan tow, Keang mun, Cheeing-cheur, and other places, There are buiging every description of supplies for this Colony, and in toking away six small quantities, Congelette and other manufactines. Although this is apparently a very concern, still it's continuance and steady returns, render it to small dealers of great importance. from. inferior II. The Salt Frade. ___ This is carried on Hae-hong, Kivei-shen, and Tae-choo; by small Sunks mostly manned by the Hakhahs They. sell every mouth a 4 mouth about 20,000 & 30,000 piculs to Lundrich Mr. A. Bruce the 112
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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

Reference !---

/133

COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH——NOT TO BE REPRODUCED PHOTOGRAPHIC- ALLY WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON

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Remarks upon the Native Kade of Hongkong

We ought previously to observe, that me regular returns are made, and that our whole knowledge of it is derived from the statements voluntarily made by this Captains and Owners of the Vessels who visit this port. I Commerce with the surrounding districts.

about 60 large barge-boats which arrive monthly from banten; Revan-que, Tring-huvan, Nan tow, Keang mun, Cheeing-cheur,

and other places,

There

are

buiging every description of supplies for this Colony, and

in

toking away six small quantities, Congelette and other manufactines. Although this is apparently a very concern, still it's continuance and steady returns, render it to small dealers of great importance.

from.

inferior

II.

The Salt Frade. ___ This is carried on

Hae-hong, Kivei-shen, and Tae-choo; by small Sunks mostly manned by the Hakhahs They. sell every mouth a

4 mouth about 20,000 & 30,000 piculs to

Lundrich Mr. A. Bruce

the

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