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Premiums for Navigation and Philosophy Improvements
At the American Philosophical Society meeting in Philadelphia on December 1800 proposals for premiums include ventilating a ship at sea and improvements in steering oil lamps and turpentine lamps. Candidates must submit sealed letters with identity, and results open to ballot with gold or silver medals or a plate worth ten guineas awarded to the winner.
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American Philosophical Society
Bates
Relbines Teitbe
H. de Magellan
Aundres Byrne
Thall
Thalli