S[aturday] 17th a Cold fine morning Towok [Took] equal altitudes
m
m
A.M.
[38]
38
45
P.M.
[3]2
20
41
do
[3]8
41
59
"
[3]2
21
46
= 32° 47' 45"
do
[3]8
43
1
"
[3]2
23
45
Missed the altidude at 12 oClock with the quadrent [1]
1.
Lewis purchased a "Hadleys Quadrant with Tang[en]t Screw" in Philadelphia before the expedition. It is the octant mentioned by Lewis on December 3, 1803. Jackson (LLC), 1:69, 82, 96. (back)