A proposal for uniformity of weights and measures in Scotland, by execution of the laws now in force . With tables of the English and Scotch standards, and of the customary Weights and Measures of the several Counties and Boroughs of Scotland;-Comparisons of the Standards with each other, and with the County-Measures;-Tables and Rules for their reciprocal Conversion;-And some Tables of the Weight and produce of Corn, &c. - To which is subjoined, Conjectures concerning the ancient Weights and Measures of Scotland, from the time of David I. downwards. Addressed To his Majesty's Sheriffs and Stewarts Depute, and Justices of Peace, of the several Counties and Stewartries, and to the Magistrates of the Royal Boroughs in Scotland.
- Swinton, John, Lord Swinton.
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- MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]
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Proposal for uniformity of weights and measures in Scotland, by execution of the laws now in force (Online)
A proposal for uniformity of weights and measures in Scotland, by execution of the laws now in force. With tables of the English and Scotch standards, and of the customary Weights and Measures of the several Counties and Boroughs of Scotland;-Comparisons
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Edinburgh : printed for Peter Hill, Edinburgh; and John Murray, London, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]
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