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  latitude, such as [[underline]] Rodrigues [[/underline]], the results of the apparent least distance of the centers, by computation from the total duration observed, will be very different on these three different suppositions; and hence arises a beautiful problem, To determine the Parallax of the Sun in a Transit of Venus, from three observations made at one place only." Gents Mag. July 1766. p.322 and 323.                                                        [[right flush]]Cambridge, Sept 20.[[superscript]]th[[/superscript]] 1765. [[/right flush]]
[[left margin]] A Board of Longitude to examine Harrison's Watch. [[/left margin]]
   We hear from London that on [[strikethrough]] Tuesday last [[/strikethrough]] Thursday last Week was held a Board of Longitude, to inspect and receive the Explanation of Mr. Harrison's Time-keeper, when the Son of Mr. Harrison being called in, he was acquainted that the Commissioners were satisfied that his Father had made a full Discovery of his Machine to the Gentlemen appointed by them for that purpose; and that it was by them resolved to grant him their Certificate, upon his delivering up to them, or their order, his Watch and three other Time-keepers before made, as the Property, and for the use of the Public; a formal Instrument of which is now drawing up by their Lawyer.  The names of the Commissioners present were, 

[[left margin]]Those Commissioners of the Board of Longitude were present. [[/left margin]]

Lord Egmont. - Lord Dartmouth- Sir George Pocock - Sir William Rowley - Admiral Osborne - Adm. Knowles - Rev. Dr. Long, Lowndes Professor of Astronomy, and Master of Pembroke-Hall in this University - Rev. Dr. Shepherd, Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy, and Fellow of Christs College - Rev. Dr. Mr. Maskelyne, Astronomer Royal, and Fellow of Trinity College - Mr. Waring, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, and Fellow of Magdalen College - Rev. Mr. Betts, Savibian Professor of Geometry, at Oxford - Mr. Stephens, Secretary to the Admiralty - Mr. Cockburn, Comptroller of the Navy - Mr. Lowndes - and Mr. Mellish.

[[left margin]]Inspectors of the Time-piece [[/left margin]]

Inspectors of the Time-keeper appointed by the Commissioners were
Revd. Mr. Ludlam, Fellow of St John's College - Mr. Bird - Mr. Kendal - Mr. Mudge - and Mr. Matthews.  
The Rev. Mr. Michell, late Woodwardian Professor, and Fellow of Queen's College, could not attend, but sent his report in writing.

[[left margin]]His reward [[Double underline]] [[GBP sign]]10,000. [[/Double underline]] [[/left margin]]

By virtue of the above-mentioned Certificate, when signed, Mr. Harrison will received the further sum of Seven thousand Five hundred Pounds, compleating the first Ten thousand Pounds for his Discovery of the Longitude.  Cambridge Journal for Sept. 21,[[superscript]]st[[[/superscript]] 1765.[[end of page]]
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