Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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Page 86
... question is , Is it possible to fix points , one at each end of the bars , to mark that length , however the bars themselves may expand or contract under changes of temperature ? Let Aa , Bb be the bars , and let them , at that tem ...
... question is , Is it possible to fix points , one at each end of the bars , to mark that length , however the bars themselves may expand or contract under changes of temperature ? Let Aa , Bb be the bars , and let them , at that tem ...
Page 95
... question of authorship agreed upon by Portlock , Larcom , and others , who had opportunities of being personally acquainted with the facts . To support Colby's claim to this invention is a main point of Portlock's memoir of his life ...
... question of authorship agreed upon by Portlock , Larcom , and others , who had opportunities of being personally acquainted with the facts . To support Colby's claim to this invention is a main point of Portlock's memoir of his life ...
Page 107
... questions about the Irish base - line rather from the impression which some previous inquiry has left upon my mind , than from any very distinct recollection of the circumstances which have produced it . The distance is about 7th miles ...
... questions about the Irish base - line rather from the impression which some previous inquiry has left upon my mind , than from any very distinct recollection of the circumstances which have produced it . The distance is about 7th miles ...
Page 110
... question . " With respect to your second question , as to the base on Hounslow , the measurement by General Mudge is the test of its accuracy ; and I must refer you to the account of the sur- vey rather than venture to make any ...
... question . " With respect to your second question , as to the base on Hounslow , the measurement by General Mudge is the test of its accuracy ; and I must refer you to the account of the sur- vey rather than venture to make any ...
Page 111
... questions , very imperfectly I admit , but as well as my present situation and occupations will admit of my doing . If you require anything more , I shall be most happy to procure it on my return to town , which will probably be in a ...
... questions , very imperfectly I admit , but as well as my present situation and occupations will admit of my doing . If you require anything more , I shall be most happy to procure it on my return to town , which will probably be in a ...
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