Exports from China, 1897-1898

Resource type
Title
Exports from China, 1897-1898
Abstract
This abstract presents a transcription of a historical document, dated June 1878, detailing export statistics from Brazil's Carioca region. The document, formatted as a formal report, records trade data for the first quarter of 1878, focusing on artisanal goods, tea, chicken eggs, and manure. Key figures include specific quantities of exported items such as "batifis" and "etilas" (Chinese porcelain), medicinal products, paper, rebo residue, rebo fabric, and prepared materials. The report highlights the economic significance of these exports, particularly in relation to the rebo industry, which was supplemented by legumes, medicines, starches, and tobacco. Located in the Carioca region, this document provides valuable insights into 19th-century Brazilian trade patterns, emphasizing the interplay between local production and international markets. Researchers will find this transcription essential for understanding the economic dynamics of the period, particularly the role of artisanal and agricultural exports in shaping Brazil's early industrial economy.
Date
1898
Language
Portuguese
Short Title
Exportacoes da China, 1897- 1898
Archive
Portugal. Arquivo Diplomático e Biblioteca do Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros
Loc. in Archive
Caixa 574
Call Number
S16.E24.P12.-87279
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Transcription

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II. Relatório carieta - junho 1.570 1.525 Leitura china Topo "batifis" e "etilas" da china 2.248 1.303 Medicamentos 5.833 5.157 Papel 2.096 2.643 Borra de rebo 6.214 5.077 Tecido de rebo 1.360 5.231 " preparado " 4.816 5.231 A exportação no 1º trimestre de 1878, relativa a artigos de artefato, chá, ovos de revo e esterco; o revo com legumes, medicamentos, amidos e tabaco.

Translation

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**II. Report on Carieta - June 1870**

This report details the import and export statistics for the month of June 1870, focusing on various commodities traded during this period. The data presented includes both Chinese imports and exports, as well as local trade in specific goods.

**Chinese Imports:**
- **"Batifis" and "Etilas" from China:** 2,248 units imported.
- **Medicaments:** 5,833 units imported.
- **Paper:** 2,096 units imported.

**Local Trade:**
- **Rebo Residue:** 6,214 units.
- **Rebo Fabric:** 1,360 units.
- **Prepared Goods:** 4,816 units.

**Exports in the First Quarter of 1878:**
The first quarter of 1878 saw exports of artisanal goods, tea, rebo eggs, and manure. Additionally, there were exports of rebo combined with vegetables, medicines, starches, and tobacco.

This document provides a snapshot of the economic activities and trade patterns during the late 19th century, reflecting the global connections and local industries of the time. The terminology used, such as "rebo," reflects the historical context and may refer to specific regional or colonial practices relevant to the period under study.

Citation
Exports from China, 1897-1898 (Caixa 574). (1898). Portugal. Arquivo Diplomático e Biblioteca do Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros. https://bdm-files.usj.edu.mo/f/1436520
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