Correspondence with computers, 1855 - 1860
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with, primarily, lunar computers concerning the engagement of computers, office regulations and the conduct of computers, occasional orders and tasks to be performed, testimonials, leave of absence, and accounts and salaries. The correspondents include Lord Wrottesley, J. Challis, R. Grant, M.J. Johnson, G. Fisher, J. Washington and J. Glaisher.
Dates
- Creation: 1855 - 1860
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
C6/21
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:50:06+00:00
Subject
- Challis, James, 1803 - 1882 (astronomer and physicist) (Person)
- Glaisher, James, 1809 - 1903 (astronomer) (Person)
- Johnson, Manuel John, 1805 - 1859 (astronomer) (Person)
- Wrottesley, John, 1798 - 1867 (2nd Baron Wrottesley, landowner and astronomer) (Person)
- Grant, Robert, 1814 - 1892 (astronomer) (Person)
- Washington, John, 1800 - 1863 (Rear Admiral, hydrographer) (Person)
- Fisher, George, 1794 - 1873 (astronomer) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk