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.
Pakaryan puniki kadukung lan kaajiang antuk peonan pound saking dewan garis bujur, nanging ia majuang antuk nerima jinah kantos hadiah tegeh segede £20,000, pamuputne nerima pabayahan tambahan saking warsa 1773 sawusan intervensi parlemen.