Draft of a bill 'for the more effectual prevention of the use of false and deficient measures', 1815, with proposals including Justices of the Peace to appoint persons to examine the measures within their districts; a penalty of 5-20s on conviction; proper measures according to the standard made by the Exchequer to be purchased out of the general rate and deposited with the clerks of the peace; some form of conviction to be given. The draft is endorsed '9 March 1815. Copy to Mr [Samuel] Whitbread [M.P. for Bedford] per post'.
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- UF Measurement systems
- UF Units of measurement
- UF Weights and measures
- UF Poids et mesures
- UF Système de mesure
- UF Unité de mesure
- UF Pesos y medidas
- UF Sistema de medidas