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Apothecary symbols used in Dr. Davidson's journal and their definitions
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Pound: 12 ounces, 5,760 grains (appr. 0.373 kilograms)
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Ounce: 8 drams (appr. 31.103 grams) |
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Dram: 3 scruples, 60 grains (appr. 3.887 grams) |
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Scruple: 20 grains or 0.333 drams (appr. 1.295 grams)
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Grain: 0.05 scruples, 0.002083 ounces, or 0.0166 drams (appr. 0.0648
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“q. s.”: As much as will suffice |
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Apothecary weights as defined by Webster's Dictionary. Symbols as identified by reference guide from the University of Michigan Library.
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NOTEWORTHY ON FLORIDA MEMORY |
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Conjunto Aventura
Norteño, sometimes also called Norteña or Conjunto, literally translates to the word “northern,” referring to the region of northern Mexico and present day southern Texas where the musical style originated. |
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Resources for the 2010 Florida History Fair
This is a list of resources available online from the State Library and Archives of Florida relating to the suggested Florida History Fair topics. |
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See the "Common Ground" slideshow!
This presentation is part of “Common Ground,” a global event consisting of museums, galleries, and archives worldwide showing the same slideshow of photographs in public spaces on the same weekend (October 2-3, 2009). |
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