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Productions

Lead, copper, shot and furs constitute the chief articles of export from Wisconsin; nearly all of her other products being consumed within herself for the support of those engaged in mining, and of the immediate immigration which is so rapidly flowing in upon us-thus creating that best of all markets a home market for all the surplus produce.

The following table shows the products of Wisconsin during the year 1839, as exhibited by the United States Census of 1840.

[Table of statistics for Pounds of Lead product, wool, wax, pops, tobacco, silk coccoons, maple sugar].

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