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Jefferson, Thomas

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. . . . . . . . . . . 4.101, about 1/40
more than the carat troy.
Double
scruple, .01 . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.017, about 1/40 more
than 2 scruples troy.
Ounce, . .1 { .9375318684148 } { 410.170192431
{ 84352 oz. } { .85452 oz.
about 1/16 less than the ounce avoirdupois.
Pound, . 1. { 9.375 } .712101 lb., about 1/4
{ .585957417759 lb. } less than the pound
troy.
Stone, . 10. { 93.753 oz. } 7.121 about 1/4 less
{ 5.8595 lb. } than the English
stone of 8 lbs. avoirdupois.
Kental, . 100. { 937.531 oz. } 71.21 about 4/10 less
{ 58.5957 lb. } than the English
kental of 100 lbs. avoirdupois.
Hogshead, . 1000. { 9375.318 oz. } 712.101
{ 585.9574 lb. }
5. COINS.
Dollars. Troy grains
The mill, .


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