Letter of reference from George Biddell Airy, 17 August 1852.
Letter signed by G.B. Airy confirming that Gabriel Scott was employed as a supernumerary computer at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, from 5 September 1851 to 17 August 1852. He also states that Scott was regular in attendance, well-conducted and useful as an assistant.
Record Details
| Item reference: | AGC/A/5; REG11/000505 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1852-08-17; 1852 |
| Creator: | Airy, George Biddell |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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