RefNo | MS/257/2/221 |
AltRefNo | Sa.603 |
Previous numbers | ES2/35/603-4 |
Level | Item |
Title | First half of letter from Robert Grant, Glasgow Observatory to Allen Thomson |
Date | 16 May 1865 |
Description | Grant is sending Thomson copies of documents relating to the [Glasgow] Observatory, including a memorial addressed by the Senatus Academicus and the last two annual reports of the Observatory [not enclosed]. Grant makes remarks regarding these documents. Details regarding the operations of the Observatory and the ‘duties attached to the professorship of astronomy’ and their objectives relating to conducting different observations and lectures.
Discussion regarding ‘executing meridional observations’ and details of the instruments used for this purpose.
[The second half of this letter is MS/257/2/222] |
Extent | 4p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
RelatedRecord | MS/257/2/222 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA3586 | Grant; Robert (1814 - 1892) | 1814 - 1892 |
NA3673 | Thomson; Allen (1809 - 1884) | 1809 - 1884 |