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Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee

Note (h) — Chapter VIII

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Powder is retailed for customs or festivals: those who purchase it for war, or can afford a ¼ barrel, send to the water side for it. A ¼ barrel contains 25 lbs. and the Ashantee charge weighs 16 ackies, equal to ¾ of an ounce avoirdupoise.

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