| Reference number | MS/257/1/181 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.181 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/26/181 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from William Radcliffe Birt, Kew Observatory to Professor Royle |
| Date | 22 August 1850 |
| Description | Birt discusses his salary. Birt informs Royle that he does not wish to inconvenience the committee by remaining at the [Kew] Observatory, and will vacate the premises once a settlement has been made to him. Birt expresses that he never wished to behave ‘unhandsomely’ to the committee. Birt refers to his note written on 5th June [see MS/257/1/179] and notes it was caused by a feeling that he could not proceed with observatory business with Mr [Francis] Ronalds, and expressed his wish for other arrangements. Birt regrets if his language was considered ‘improper or offensive’. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | MS/257/1/179 |