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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TRANSMITTIN IBD

JAMES MONROE / WILLIAM LAMBERT / UNITED STAT
NABU PRESS
02 / 2012
9781275200715
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Sinopsis

This document, titled 'Message From The President Of The United States, Transmitting A Supplemental Report Of William Lambert, Explanatory Of His Astronomical Calculations, With A View To Establish The Longitude Of The Capitol Of The United States,' is a historical record concerning the efforts to precisely determine the longitude of the U.S. Capitol. The message, transmitted by President James Monroe, includes a supplemental report from William Lambert detailing his astronomical calculations. This report offers insights into the scientific methods and challenges of early 19th-century astronomical observation and surveying. The book provides valuable primary source material for researchers interested in the history of science in America, the development of Washington D.C., and the role of the federal government in supporting scientific endeavors.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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