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The above table shows clearly that the rate of sidereal chronometer, 

 No. 2557, was accelerated when it was allowed to remain at rest, 

 and that it was retarded (the rate of gaining diminished) by the effect 

 of travelh'ng, independent of the effect of change of temperature. 



2d. Rates of Mean Solar Chronometer No. 141. 



* See preceding foot note. 



