Late 1700s, early 1800s Rittenhouse Potts surveyors instrument.

Was my 3rd great grandfather's.

I have a letter from my great grandfather in the box stating it's history. His grandfather, David Clouser laid out Clay County Missouri with it in the early/mid1800s.

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Last edited by 10gaugemag; 11/17/22.
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