| Reference number | MC/34/53 |
| Alternative reference number | 19053 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [Frank Watson] Dyson, Astronomer Royal, Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London, S.E., to The Secretary, Royal Society, Burlington House, W.1 |
| Creator | Dyson; Sir; Frank Watson (1868 - 1939) |
| Date | 2 July 1919 |
| Description | The application by Dr. J.E. de Vos van Steenwyk, a Dutch astronomer, requests the loan of seven manuscript volumes of astronomical observations made by Dunlop at Paramatta, Australia, from 1823-1825. Dr. Steenwyk aims to perform a new reduction of the Paramatta Catalogue, which is considered highly valuable. Expresses his support of the application, emphasising Dr. Steenwyk's credibility and the importance of the work, urging Council to approve the loan under conditions ensuring the documents' safe transit and custody. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Typescript |
| Physical description | Carbon |
| Access status | Open |