| RefNo | MS/962/1/2 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Testimonial from Robert S [Stawell] Ball, Observatory, County Dublin, on behalf of Thomas Preston |
| Creator | Ball; Sir Robert Stawell (1840-1913); British astronomer |
| Recipient | Preston; Thomas (1860-1900); Irish physicist |
| Date | 2 December 1891 |
| Description | Certifying that Thomas Preston is a suitable candidate for the Professorship of Applied Mathematics and Mechanism at the Royal College of Science, in Ireland. Commenting briefly on his qualifications and experience, noting that Ball had examined Preston for the M'Cullagh Prize. |
| Extent | 1p. |
| Format | Printed |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |