Lewis: August 24, 1804
On Friday, August 24th, 1804, Meriwether Lewis recorded a brief entry noting a mechanical problem with the expedition's chronometer. The instrument stopped running shortly after he wound it. Lewis was unable to determine the cause of the malfunction and expressed concern that the issue stemmed from an internal defect he lacked the ability to repair. The chronometer was a critical tool for the expedition, used for navigation and calculating longitude, making this recurring failure a significant worry.
Friday, August 24th This day the Chronometer stoped again just after being
wound up; I know not the cause, but fear it procedes from some defect
which it is not in my power to remedy.-
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Friday, August 24th. Today the chronometer stopped again just after being wound up. I do not know the cause, but I fear it comes from some defect that it is not in my power to remedy.
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