Record

RefNoMS/257/4/517
AltRefNoSa.1656
Previous numbersES4/24/1656
LevelItem
TitleMemorandum of circumstances arising from [Balfour] Stewart's resignation of the office of Superintendant of Kew Observatory
Date19th century
DescriptionThis memorandum is written in [John Peter Gassiot's] handwriting.

Refers to the separate instances [John Peter Gassiot] wrote to Stewart. Refers to the Meteorological Committee. Refers to five letters between Stewart and Gassiot labelled A to E [see MS/257/4/518].
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordMS/257/4/518
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