Letter from Sir George Biddell Airy, Royal Observatory Greenwich, to Reverend W W Dickinson [address unknown].

Airy acknowledges receipt of letter and enclosure of letter from W. Broome concerning the astral origins of the Hebrew letters. Airy declines the offer to have a globe dedicated to him. Airy has concerns about the idea of looking at the stars for inspiration in generating new words. Also Airy suggests constellations for a few particular words and expressions.

Record Details

Item reference: AGC/A/4/14
Catalogue Section: Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1876-08-15
Creator: Airy, George Biddell
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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