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The old ganta of Naga, however, being equal to a modern ganta and a half, the produce may be calculated at 75 cavanes per quiñon, about 9 3/4 bushels per acre. In books 250 cavanes are usually stated to be the average produce of a quiñon; but that is an exaggeration.
The following telegram was addressed to the President or the Secretary of War by Sulpicio at Bacoor, on August 8, 1898: "Last night I received a telegram from General Noriel, asking for 100 cavanes of rice which he needs immediately, since he has ordered to send him all the troops here on account of the landing of Americans in Parañaque. General Mascardo will send him the troops which are here.
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