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This is a valuable historical document, ""Comparison Of Weights And Measures Of Length And Capacity,"" a report presented to the United States Senate by the Treasury Department in 1832. Authored by Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler, this report provides a detailed snapshot of the standards of measurement used in the early 19th century. It offers insights into the complexities of standardization efforts and the variations present across different regions and industries at the time. A vital resource for historians, metrologists, and anyone interested in the development of scientific standards in the United States, this document is a testament to the ongoing quest for precision and uniformity. Its enduring appeal lies in its meticulous detail and its contribution to understanding the foundations of modern measurement systems. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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