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BOMBAY. 



THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 



Bombay, July 24, 1889. 

 B. F. FARNHAM, Esq., 



Consul for the rnitcd States, Bombay : 



DEAR SIR : With reference to your letter No. 476 of the 18th instant, 

 I am directed by the committee of the Chamber of Commerce to hand 

 you the accompanying statements showing the quantities and values 

 of textile fabrics imported into Bombay from foreign countries during 

 the years 1887->88 and 1888-'89. As to the weight per yard, I regret it 

 is not possible to give this in each particular case, but the average 

 values of the different descriptions of goods imported have been shown, 

 and these may also give you an idea as to how the various goods are 

 purchased. As regards the place of manufacture, this also can not be 

 given, but the countries from which the goods have been imported are 

 shown as fully as possible. 



There are no import duties on any kind of cotton goods. 

 I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, 



JOHN MANHALL, 



Secretary. 



Quantities and values of cotton textile fabrics imported into Bombay from foreign countries 

 during the official years 1887-'88 and 1888-'89. 



*One rupee - 32.3 cents. 



