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for the longitude of James Fort ; which is only five 

 miles more west, than it is placed by Mr. Maskelyne. 

 In like manner, the longitude of the Cape Town 

 was found within 5' of the truth. I mention this, to 

 show how near the longitude of places may be found 

 by the lunar method, even at sea, with the assistance 

 of a good watch. 



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