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there should be duplicates of the observations made in Jamaica, sent home by five different ships and one attested copy ought to remain with the Governor of Jamaica.

In consequence of this memorial Lord Anson summoned another Board of Longitude and on the 14 of this same month, Mr. Harrison received the following letter and instructions from Mr. Stephens.

A letter from Phillip Stephens Esq. one of the Secretaries of the Admiralty to John harrison dated the 14th of October, 1761; for his son William Harrison's departure with his time piece.

Admirals Office 14th October 1761

Sir,

I am commanded by my Lords