Taylor, Thomas J, 1772 (assistant at Royal Observatory)
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-07-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 154-155
Scope and Contents
Informing him of the sudden departure of his assistant Mr Scully, who had left without giving notice after an incident of 'gross immoral conduct' with a young housemaid. Fallows requests that a suitably qualified person 'whose moral character is without stain or blemish' be sent as his replacement, and he recommends Mr Taylor of Greenwich for the position.
Dates:
1824-07-17
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