In 1826 the quantity of sugar shipped from that island was 23, 565 cwts.

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By looking at the two statements, it will be seen that West India sugar was actually reduced in quantity 1, 717, 868 cwts.

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The supply of sugar was 377, 302 cwts. less in 1840 than 1824.

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The result is, therefore, a diminished supply of 377, 302 cwts.

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