 If there be one conclusion more clear than another, deducible from all the history of mankind, it is the danger of hasty and inconsiderate legislation upon weights and measures. From this conviction, the result of all inquiry is, that, while all the existing...  The Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review - Page 54edited by - 1868Full view - About this book
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...to the executives of the states and territories positive national standards conformable to the law. If there be one conclusion more clear than another,...history of mankind, it is the danger of hasty and inconsiderate legislation upon weights and measures. From this conviction, the result of all inquiry... | |
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