They passed a law, that only two thirds of the rice made in the state should be permitted to be Exported, the other third was to remain in the country for its consumption, and for exchange for the necessary articles of life: and upon these prices were to be fixed; it was recommended to the people to cultivate cotton; the breed of sheep was directed to be improved; and, after a certain day, none were to be killed for market or home consumption; but the continental congress soon after, passed a law that no rice should be Exported; and it was submitted to, without a murmur.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
According to the returns made to Parliament in the course of the last session, the quantity of grain and flour Exported in 1811 rather exceeded, than fell short of, what was imported; and in 1812, although the average price of wheat was one hundred and twenty five shillings the quarter, the balance of the importations of grain and flour was only about one hundred thousand quarters.
"Observations on the Effects of the Corn Laws, and of a Rise or Fall in the Price of Corn on the Agriculture and General Wealth of the Country"
Thomas Malthus
12,578. Are there not two prices for fish Exported from Shetland, according as they are sent to one market or to another?
"Second Shetland Truck System Report"
William Guthrie