This work was supported and rewarded with thousands of pounds from the Board of Longitude, but he fought to receive money up to the top reward of £20,000, finally receiving an additional payment in 1773 after the intervention of parliament.
Alxdimăt ten idhăl tat tolas tila timzăl n timăd n azruf wan pounds ghur Board of Longitude mušăm eghil d ijru azruf ewădăn a ojjăran 20,000 n dollar, as išrăy ijjraw timzăl awidnen daɣ awătăy wan 1773 darat majrăd wan dibiti tan