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The annexed engravings are views of an improved gague for steam engines, invented by J. L. Eastman, of East Boston, Mass,, who has taken measures to secure a patetit for the same. Figure 1 is an ...

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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. An engine indicator is an instrument ...