Measurements of the Pace
Document 1800Smith continues to conduct experiments on the proper measure of the pace. He is attached to the English time, 65 & 1/2 yards per minute, based on the approved Prussian system.
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Smith continues to conduct experiments on the proper measure of the pace. He is attached to the English time, 65 & 1/2 yards per minute, based on the approved Prussian system.
Date
03/25/1800
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Recipient
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Union Brigade
Collection
Document number
1800032560000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
William S Smith
Prussian
English
Aaron Ogden
Dundas
British
Notable locations
Union Brigade
Scotch Plains
New Jersey
Notable items
pendulum