Note 60 — Chapter V

Mr. Burton of Montreal, a merchant of great experience, gave it in evidence before the Committee of the House of Commons of 1844 that the difference of rates were as follows:—

Per barrel. Per barrel.

In 1844, from Montreal, 4s. 6d. From New York, 1s. 8d.

In 1845, from Montreal, 4s. 8d. From New York, 2s. 0d.

In 1846, from Montreal, 5s. 1½d. From New York, 2s. 6½d.

In 1847, from Montreal, 6s. 0d. From New York, 2s. 0d.

Average 5s. 1d. 2s. 1d.