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Letter from George Lindesay to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-12-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 344-345
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Concerning a method of finding the time at sea without the latitude, and a method of finding the longitude by a lunar altitude. The letter includes a printed page outlining his method for longitude.

Dates: 1827-12-28
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