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Reference: TILLICO,133
[180]
The Accounts of the Colonial Government are kept in Sterling, in accordance with the instructions of the Lords of the Treasury to the Colonial Treasurer.
The Accounts of the Civil Establishments are kept in Dollars, and generally in Spanish Dollars.
English Standard Weights are employed in the Colony, and also the following Chinese weights:
| Chinese Weight | Equivalent | English/Troy Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Picul (Shih) | = 100 Catties | = 133⅓ lbs avoirdupois |
| 1 Catty (Kin) | = 16 Taels (Leung) | = 1⅓ lbs avoirdupois (579.84 grains Troy) |
| 1 Tael (Leung) | = 10 Mace (Tsin) | = 57.984 grains Troy |
| 1 Mace (Tsin) | = 10 Candareens (Fan) | = 5.7984 grains Troy |
| 1 Candareen (Fan) | = 10 Cash (?) | = 0.57984 grains Troy |
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Reference :—
TILLICO,133
[180]
ACCOUNTS KEPT IN.
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WEIGHTS.
The Ciccounts of the Colonial Government Sterling, in accordance with the mistructions of the Lords of are kept in the Beasury to the Colonial Treasurer.
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