| Author:
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Peale, Raphaelle, 1774-1825
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| Abstract:
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Present mode of obtaining accurate knowledge of latitude requires some education, which is disadvantage; has idea of machine for simpler method, but not an opportunity for getting one made; sends diagram and description of machine; discusses live oak timbers cut for frigates and left to rot upon this island; "Pride of China or India" is valuable tree in abundance in Va. |
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Issued Date:
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1806-01-19 |
| Subjects:
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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826--Correspondence
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| URI:
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http://hdl.handle.net/10288/15069
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| Citation:
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Tucker-Coleman Papers: Series 2 Thomas Jefferson Correspondence, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. |
