87 



been finished in two days occupied a part of a third day. The quantity 

 of cane worked was 200 tons. 

 Following is a record of the analytical data obtained : 



Fourth diffusion run December 29, 30, and 31, 1837. 



Second sugar per ton pounds.. 45.9 



Third sugar per ton (estimated) do ... *18.0 



Cane used tons.. 200 



FIFTH TRIAL. 



The fifth and last run of the diffusion battery was begun on January 

 14 and finished on the 18th. This trial was made after the milling 

 work had been completed. The diffusion juices were treated precisely 



*On February 29 I was informed by letter from Governor Wnrmoth that the third 

 sugars from the fourth run had been <li ic<l and weighed, yielding 3,723 pounds or 18.6 

 pounds per ton. 



