Each of us is to have his own twin Telescope, by Mr. Dollond, fitted with the latest of his marvellous Achromatics,— our Clock by Mr. Ellicott,— and of course the Sector by your Mr. Bird,— none but the best for this Party, I should say!
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For our viewing of the Transit of Venus, and for as accurate data as we can manage, we will both have a pair of twin-telescopes for help with binocular vision of the Transit, fitted with the best lenses by Mr. John Dolland. We shall also have clocks by John Ellicott. And of course, your teacher, John Bird, has supplied us with sector compasses for making circles or measuring arcs or whatever. No expense has been spared by the Astronomer Royal.
Subtext:
Every male living in the 18th century (except Mason and Dixon) had the first name of John.
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