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 work but they at once had it, except upon 

 the regulations of the colonies cutting off 

 their trade with the SpiUiiardsj and tiie 

 flamp adt. The lall: advices received from 

 America have had a fimilar effedl, for many 

 hands were paid off in confequence of 

 them. 



In the hat branch the principal fub-diyi^ 

 fiojis are, 



J. Preparers. 



2. Makers. 



3. Finifhers. 



4. Liners. 



5. Trimmers. 



They employ both men, women, and 

 children, whofe earnings are fomevvhat 

 various. 



N^ I. No men. 



Women, 3J. 6d, to js. 

 No children. 



2. Men -JS. 6d, 

 No women. 

 Children, 2 s. 6 d. to 6s. 



3. Men, 12J-. 

 No women. 

 Children, ys. 6d. 



4. lio men. 



Women, 4 J", to j ;. 6d. 



R 4 ChiU 



