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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
Books
An essay upon the amendment of the calendar.
Echlin, John, active 18th century.
Date
MDCCLVI. [1756]
Books
Online
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]
Books
An introduction to chronology: containing an account of time; also of the most remarkable cycles, epoch's, era's, periods, and moveable feasts. To which is added, a brief account of the several methods proposed for the alteration of the style, the reforming the calendar, and fixing the true Time of the Celebration of Easter. By James Hodgson, F. R. S. and Master of the Royal Mathematical School.
Hodgson, James, 1672-1755.
Date
MDCCXLVII. [1747]
Books
Online
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
Books
Online
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 Esq; President of the Royal Society, and by him communicated to the same, May 10. 1750.
Macclesfield, George Parker, Earl of, 1697-1764.
Date
MDCCL. [1750]
Books
Online
Observations and remarks upon the intended alteration of our style and calendar, and upon the method of rectifying the seat of Easter. In a Letter to a Member of Parliament.
Date
[1751]
Books
Online

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