32 COTTON TEXTILES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 



Cotton textiles imported into Costa Rica for year 1888 Continued. 



In addition to information called for by the circular of the Department, I have given the width and 

 number of yards in piece of goods. As to some articles this is insisted ou by importers. 



Quantity given is the gross weight, as duties in Costa Rica are charged on the gross weight and 

 the statistical report is made up accordingly. This is a point to be specially considered by United 

 States merchants. It is the common complaint here that our merchants do not know how to pack 

 goods. They should be packed strong to stand transport across the mountains and as light as possible. 



Each kilogram is equal to about 2| pounds. 



The above tariff of duties is in Costa Rican currency. Exchange here is so variable that it is dif- 

 ficult to say what the equivalent would be in United States gold. During the year 1888 the rate 

 varied, sometimes $1 United States gold was worth $1.35, and sometimes $1.50. The average for 1888 

 was about $1.40. 



J. BlCHARD WlNGFIELD, 



Consul. 

 UNITED STATES CONSULATE, 



San Jose, Costa Rica, July 30, 1889, 



