Extract from the Gazette, 1738
Printed in The Pennsylvania Gazette, August 17, 1738.

[Advertisement] Philad. the 14th of the 6th Mo. 1738

All Bakers of Loaf Bread and Housekeepers in the City of Philadelphia are hereby advertised, that the Weight of Bread is appointed as follows, and so to continue till there shall be further Reason to alter the Weight, viz.

The 5 penny Loaf White Bread, 38 Ounces and three quarters.

The 5 penny Loaf of Wheaten or Midling Bread, 60 Ounces Troy Weight, to which all Bakers are required to conform themselves.

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