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Letter from Christian Carl Lous, 1788-12-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 368-369
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Concerning his improvements in navigation which included a new map of the Cattegat, improvements to a compass, and an instrument for measuring distances between the moon, stars and sun at sea.

Dates: 1788-12-27
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