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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Collection of two documents related to Dycas's Hydrometer [Decimalized .01-.02]

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Circular letter to customs officers regarding the use of Dycas's Hydrometer, accompanied by directions for using the device.

GLC#
GLC08993
Type
Header Record
Date
1790
Author/Creator
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Title
Collection of two documents related to Dycas's Hydrometer [Decimalized .01-.02]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
2 items
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
American Statesmen
Commerce
Taxes or Taxation
Alcohol
Science and Technology
Government and Civics
Merchants and Trade

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GLC08993.01
Collection Item
Letter signed

to Custom Officers

December 18, 1790

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Discussing Dycas's Hydrometer, a device to be used for assessing the proof of alcohol and spirits for taxation. The Hydrometer is enclosed, as well as intructions on its use. Discusses the use of the Hydrometer, the reasons for its neccesity, and...

GLC08993.01
GLC08993.02
Collection Item
Broadside

Description of the Scale of accompanying Dycas's Hydrometer

1790

Explains how to use and read Dycas's Hydrometer, a device invented to determine the strength of alcoholic beverages, so that the proper tax could be applied.

GLC08993.02