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    The Newtonian system of the world, the best model of government : an allegorical poem. With a plain and intelligible account of the system of the world, by way of annotations: with copper plates: To which is added, Cambria's complaint against the intercalary day in the leap-year / By J.T. Desaguliers.

    Desaguliers, J. T. (John Theophilus), 1683-1744. | Date: 1728
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    A vindication of the new calendar tables and rules : annexed to the Act for regulating the commencement of the year, and correcting the calendar, against the objections made to it, with respect to the time appointed for the celebration of Easter Day: to which is added, a more full account of the Act; written whilst it was depending in the House of Commons.

    Daval, Peter, -1763. | Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]
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    Remarks upon the solar and the lunar years, the cycle of 19 years, commonly called the golden number, the epact, and a method of finding the time of Easter, as it is now observed in most parts of Europe / Being part of a letter from the Right Honourable George Earl of Macclesfield to Martin Folkes, President of the Royal Society, and by him communicated to the same, May 10 1750.

    Macclesfield, George Parker, Earl of, approximately 1697-1764. | Date: 1751
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