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A Lee of woollen Yarn measures in Length 80 yards.
A Hank of Do. by the Custom of Norwich, consists of 7 Lees
24 Hanks in the Pound is esteemed good Spinning in the Schools - 13,440 yards - 8
70 Hanks in the Pound is esteemed superfine Spinning at Norwich - 39,200 yards - 22
150 Hanks in the Pound were spun in 1754 by MARY POWLEY of East Dereham, in Norfolk; and this was thought so extraordinary that an account of it is entered on the registers of the Royal Society. - 84,000 yards - 48
300 Hanks in the Pound have already been spun by MISS IVES and tho' this young lady has carried the art of spinning combed Wool to so great a degree of perfection, she does not despair of improving it still farther.
The manufacturers of Norwich, zealous to encourage MISS IVES's ingenuity, are desirous of improving their Looms in such a manner, as will enable them to weave her delicate Yarn; Mr. Harvey of that place, has already manufactured some that is very fine; and he is at present engaged in weaving her finest sort into a Shawl, the texture of which is expected to equal that of the very best that have hitherto been brought from India.
WEIR, PRINTER, HORNCASTLE.