| RefNo | MS/257/1/276 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.276 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/42/276 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of a letter from John Caldecott, Travandrum to the Rajah of Trancore; Copy of a letter from Genereal Cullen to John Caldecott |
| Date | 6 January 1843; 11 January 1843 |
| Description | Caldecott thanks the Rajah for his continual support in maintaining the [Thiruvananthapuram] Observatory permanently, as well as his ‘confidence’ in him.
Includes a letter from Caldecott to General [William] Cullen, discussing his note to the Rajah in order to ‘ascertain’ his ‘real sentiments’ regarding the establishment of the Observatory.
Includes a letter from General Cullen to Caldecott dated 11th January 1843. Cullen expresses happiness to learn all ‘uncertainty’ regarding the Rajah’s wishes toward the Observatory have been removed. |
| Extent | 6p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2446 | Caldecott; John (1800 - 1849) | 1800 - 1849 |