Reference
C.O. 133
The Accounts of the Colonial Government were formerly kept in Sterling, but from the 1st July 1862, they have been kept in Dollars, in accordance with instructions from His Grace the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
The Accounts of the Mercantile Establishments are and have been always kept in Dollars.
English Standard Weights are employed in the Colony and also the following Chinese ones:
| Chinese Unit | Equivalent | English Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Picul | 100 Catties | 133⅓ lbs |
| 1 Catty | 16 Taels | 1⅓ lbs |
| 1 Tael | 10 Mace | 599.84 grains |
| 1 Mace | 10 Candareens | 59.984 grains |
| 1 Candareen | 10 Cash | 5.9984 grains |
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Reference
C.O. 133
The Accounts of the Colonial Government suces formerly slept in Stuting, but from the 1°. July 1862, they have been slept in Dollars, in accordance with instructions from His Grace the Secretary of State for
the Colonies.
The Accounts of the Mercantile Estäblishments, are and have been always kept in Dollars.
English Standard Weights are employed in the Colonys and also the following Chinese ones :-
120 Cattiin.
Valone
Shidl.
100 Catties or
133/3th.
Fami
1/3 tt.
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599:84 Grains Tray.
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59984 Grain
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