Fayrer, James, fl1820 (assistant at the Cape Observatory)
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence with Edward Troughton, 1820
Five letters concerning a zenith instrument for the Cape Observatory and the appointment of Troughton's young relative, James Fayrer, as assistant there.
Letter from Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-05-06
Suggesting that a young instrument maker would make an excellent assistant at the Cape Observatory, and proposing his young relative, James Fayrer, for the post.
Letter from Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-11-27
Informing him that James Fayrer would accept the position of assistant at the Cape Observatory.