Papers concerning occasional orders given to supernumerary computers:

(1) Granting of certificates

Recommendations from staff that certain individuals be granted a certificate asserting their competence to use particular pieces of equipment and notes from the Astronomer Royal announcing these grants, with an index at the beginning:

Memorandum by W.H.M. Christie to E. Dunkin recommending a certificate for W.A. Peat, 1881.

Note by Airy stating that on the certificate of Christie and Dunkin, W.A. Peat is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1881.

Memorandum by Dunkin and G.S. Criswick recommending a certificate for Walter Herbert Cox, 1881.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dunkin and Criswick, W.H. Cox is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1881.

Memorandum by Dunkin and Criswick recommending a certificate for Bertram Bennett, 1882.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dunkin and Criswick, B. Bennett is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1882.

Memorandum by Dunkin and Criswick recommending a certificate for Sidney Dolman, 1883.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dunkin and Criswick, S. Dolman is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1883.

Memorandum by Dunkin and Criswick recommending a certificate for Francis Edwards Wilkins, 1884.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dunkin and Criswick, F.E. Wilkins is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1884.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of H.H. Turner and Criswick, Robert Woodgate is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1885.

Memorandum by Turner and Criswick recommending a certificate for F.C. Robinson, 1885.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner and Criswick, F.C. Robinson is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1885.

Memorandum by Turner, Criswick and A.M.W. Downing recommending a certificate for S. Dolman, 1885.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Criswick and Downing, S. Dolman is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1885.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr Hope is approved as competent to carry out magnetical and meteorological observations, 1885.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr Letchford is approved as competent to carry out magnetical and meteorological observations, 1885.

Memorandum by Turner and Criswick recommending a certificate for H.F. Willoughby, 1885.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr Hope is approved as competent to undertake photographic work, 1886.

Memorandum by Turner, Downing and T. Lewis recommending a certificate for H.F. Willoughby, 1886.

Memorandum by Turner, Criswick and W.G. Thackeray recommending a certificate for Thomas Frank Fisher, 1886.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Criswick and Thackeray, T.F. Fisher is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1886.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner and Lewis, Francis Charles Barrow is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1887 (two copies).

Memorandum by Turner, Criswick and Lewis recommending a certificate for Alfred Ernest Pilkington, 1887.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Criswick and Lewis, A.E. Pilkington is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1887.

Memorandum by Turner and Downing recommending a certificate for T. F. Fisher. 1887.

Note stating that on the certificate of Turner and Downing, Thomas Frank Fisher is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1887.

Memorandum by Turner and Downing recommending a certificate for R. Woodgate. 1887.

Note stating that on the certificate of Turner and Downing, R. Woodgate is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1887.

Memorandum by Turner, Criswick and Thackeray recommending a certificate for Herbert Andrew Wise, 1888.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Criswick and Thackeray, T.A. Wise is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Cooke's Equatorial, 1888.

Memorandum by Turner, Criswick and Thackeray recommending a certificate for William Russell, 1889.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Criswick and Thackeray, W. Russell is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle, 1889.

Memorandum by Turner and Thackeray recommending a certificate for Alfred Cochrane, 1889.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Criswick and Thackeray, A. Cochrane is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle, 1889.

Memorandum by Turner and Downing recommending a certificate for W. Russell, 1889.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Downing and Thackeray, W. Russell is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1889.

Memorandum by Turner, Criswick and Thackeray recommending a certificate for Alfred Miskin, 1889.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Criswick and Thackeray, A. Miskin is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle, 1889 (2 copies).

Memorandum by H. Hollis, Turner and Criswick recommending a certificate for Herbert Henry Turner, 1889.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Criswick and Hollis, H. Turner is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle, 1890.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr Allworth is approved as competent to carry out magnetical and meteorological observations, 1890.

Memorandum by Turner, Thackeray and Lewis recommending a certificate for Charles Martin Turner, 1890.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Thackeray and Lewis, C. Martin is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle, 1890 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Turner and Downing recommending a certificate for A.P. Miskin, 1890.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner and Downing, A.P. Miskin is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1890.

Memorandum by Turner, Downing and Lewis recommending a certificate for Herbert Henry Turner, 1890.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Downing and Lewis, H.H. Turner is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1890.

Memorandum by Turner and Criswick recommending a certificate for Charles Davidson, 1890.

Note by T. Lewis certifying that C. Davidson is competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and to put the chronograph barrel in and out of gear, 1890.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Criswick and Lewis, C. Davidson is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle, 1891.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner and E.W. Maunder, Henry Lovell Appleyard is approved as competent to undertake photoheliographic observations, 1891.

Memorandum by Ellis and Nash stating that Mr Allworth is now competent to undertake photographic work, 1891.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr Allworth is approved as competent to carry out photographic work, 1891.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr McClennan is approved as competent to carry out observations with the magnetic dip, 1891.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, T.F. Claxton is approved as competent to carry out magnetical and meteorological observations, 1891.

Memorandum by Turner, Downing and Thackeray recommending a certificate for C. Martin, 1891.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Downing and Thackeray, C. Martin is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1891.

Memorandum by Turner and Hollis recommending a certificate for C. Davidson, 1891.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner and Hollis, C. Davidson is approved as competent to carry out observations with the altazimuth, 1891.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, T.F. Claxton is approved as competent to undertake photographic work, 1891.

Memorandum by Turner and Criswick recommending a certificate for H.H. Turner, 1891.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner and Criswick, H.H. Turner is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1891.

Memorandum by Turner and Criswick recommending a certificate for C. Davidson, 1891.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner and Criswick, C. Davidson is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1891.

Memorandum by Turner and Lewis recommending a certificate for F.C. Barrow [1891].

Memorandum by Turner, Walter Bryant and Lewis recommending a certificate for Robert William Cheeseman, 1892.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Lewis and Bryant, R.W. Cheeseman is approved as competent to out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1892.

Memorandum by Ellis and Nash stating that W. MacManus is now competent to undertake magnetical and meteorological observations, 1892.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, W. MacManus is approved as competent to undertake magnetical and meteorological observations, 1892.

Memorandum by Ellis and Nash stating that W. MacManus is now competent to undertake photographic work, 1892.

Note by Turner stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, W. MacManus is approved as competent to carry out photographic work, 1892.

Memorandum by Ellis and Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Walter, 1892.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr Walter is approved as competent to carry out magnetical and meteorological observations, 1892.

Memorandum by Ellis and Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Walter, 1893.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr Walter is approved as competent to undertake photographic work, 1893.

Memorandum by Lewis, Bryant and Hudson recommending a certificate for David James Reginald Edney, 1892.

Memorandum by Lewis, Bryant and Hudson recommending a certificate for D.J.R. Edney, 1892 (a variant on the previous item).

Memorandum by Lewis recommending a certificate for D.J.R. Edney, 1892.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Lewis, Bryant and Hudson, D.J.R. Edney is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1892.

Memorandum by Turner and Criswick recommending a certificate for Robert Fermor Rendell, 1892.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner and Criswick, R.F. Rendell is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrophotographic equatorial, 1892.

Memorandum by Maunder recommending a certificate for Charles Craven Lacey, 1893.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner and Maunder, C.C. Lacey is approved as competent to take photographs with the photoheliographs, 1893 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Turner, Hudson and Bryant recommending a certificate for William Bowyer, 1893.

Memorandum by Lewis and Andrew Crommelin recommending a certificate for William Bowyer, 1893.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Lewis, Crommelin, Bryant and Hudson, W. Bowyer is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1893.

Memorandum by Crommelin and Bryant recommending a certificate for George Frederick Johns, 1893.

Memorandum by Crommelin and Turner recommending a certificate for G.F. Johns, 1893.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Crommelin and Bryant, G.F. Johns is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1893.

Memorandum by Ellis and Nash recommending a certificate for T.F. Claxton, 1893.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, T.F. Claxton is approved as competent to carry out observations with the magnetic dip, 1893.

Memorandum by Crommelin, Bryant, Hudson and Turner recommending a certificate for Oswald Thomas Tuck, 1893.

Memorandum by Crommelin and Turner recommending a certificate for O.T. Tuck, 1893.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Turner, Crommelin, Bryant and Hudson, O.T. Tuck is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1893.

Memorandum by Ellis and Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Beadle, 1893.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr Beadle is approved as competent to carry out magnetical and meteorological observations, 1893.

Memorandum by Ellis and Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Beadle, 1893.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Ellis and Nash, Mr Beadle is approved as competent to undertake photographic work, 1893.

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for T.F. Claxton, 1894.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, T.F. Claxton is approved as competent to undertake observations of deflections, 1894.

Memorandum by F.W. Dyson and Maunder recommending a certificate for Mr Gillingham, 1894.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Maunder, Mr Gillingham is approved as competent to undertake photoheliographic work, 1894 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Criswick and Maunder recommending a certificate for Mr Turner, 1894.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Criswick and Maunder, Mr Turner is approved as competent to undertake photoheliographic work, 1894 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Marchant, 1894.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, Mr Marchant is approved as competent to undertake magnetical and meteorological observations, 1894

Memorandum by Dyson and Criswick recommending a certificate for G.F. Johns, 1894.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Criswick, G.F. Johns is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrophotographic equatorial, 1894 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson and Maunder recommending a certificate for Albert James Wilkin, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Maunder, A.J. Wilkin is approved as competent to carry out observations with the Dallmeyer photo-heliograph, 1895 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Marchant, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, Mr Marchant is approved as competent to undertake photographic work, 1895.

Memorandum by Dyson, Bryant, Crommelin and Thackeray recommending a certificate for Eric Harold Banks, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant, E.H. Banks is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1895 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson and Criswick recommending a certificate for D.J.R. Edney, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Criswick, D.J.R. Edney is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1895 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson, Crommelin and Bryant recommending a certificate for Paul Groves Showell, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant, P.G. Showell is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1895 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson and Criswick recommending a certificate for C. Martin, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Criswick, C. Martin is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1895.

Memorandum by Dyson and Criswick recommending a certificate for R.W. Cheeseman, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Criswick, R.W. Cheeseman is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1895 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson, Thackeray, Bryant and Crommelin recommending a certificate for R.F. Rendell, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant, R.F. Rendell is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1895 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson, Thackeray, Bryant and Crommelin recommending a certificate for William Moody Witchell, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant, W.M. Moody is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1895 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant recommending a certificate for H.L. Appleyard, 1895.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant, H.L. Appleyard is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1895.

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Davies, 1896.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, Mr Davies is approved as competent to undertake magnetical and meteorological observations, 1896.

Memorandum by Dyson and Hollis recommending a certificate for W. Bowyer, 1896.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Hollis, W. Bowyer is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1896 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Davies, 1896.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, Mr Davies is approved as competent to undertake photographic work, 1896.

Memorandum by P.H. Cowell and Maunder recommending a certificate for J.A. West, 1896.

Note by Dyson stating that on the certificate of Cowell and Maunder, J.A. West is approved as competent to carry out observations with the Dallmeyer photoheliograph, 1896 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant recommending a certificate for William Stevens, 1896.

Note by Dyson stating that on the certificate of Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant, W. Stevens is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1896 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson and Hollis recommending a certificate for E.H. Banks, 1897.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Hollis, E.H. Banks is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1897 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson and Hollis recommending a certificate for P.G. Showell, 1897.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Hollis, P.G. Showell is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1897.

Memorandum by Hollis and Dyson recommending a certificate for W.M. Witchell, 1897.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Hollis and Dyson, W.M. Witchell is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1897.

Memorandum by Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant recommending a certificate for John Storey, 1897.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson, Thackeray, Crommelin and Bryant, W.M. Witchell is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1897 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Cowell and Hollis recommending a certificate for W. Stevens, 1897.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Cowell and Hollis, W. Stevens is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1897.

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Jeffries, 1897.

Memorandum by Hollis and Dyson recommending a certificate for J. Storey, 1897.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Hollis, J. Storey is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1897.

Memorandum by Crommelin and Bryant recommending a certificate for George Bischlager, 1898.

Note by Dyson stating that on the certificate of Crommelin and Bryant, G. Bischlager is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1898.

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Jeffries, 1898.

Note stating that on the certificate of Nash, Mr Jeffries is approved as competent to undertake photographic work, 1898.

Memorandum by Dyson, Crommelin and Bryant recommending a certificate for Philibert Melotte, 1898.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson, Bryant and Crommelin, P. Melotte is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1898.

Memorandum by Dyson and Hollis recommending a certificate for G. Bischlager, 1898.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Hollis, G. Bischlager is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1898.

Memorandum by Cowell, Crommelin Bryant recommending a certificate for Wallace Albert Gummer, 1899.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Cowell, Crommelin and Bryant, W.A. Gummer is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1899 (two versions).

Memorandum by Cowell, Bryant and Crommelin recommending a certificate for A.J. Wilkin, 1899.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Cowell, Crommelin and Bryant, A.J. Wilkin is approved as competent to carry out observations with the transit circle and Sheepshanks Equatorial, 1899.

Memorandum by Cowell and Maunder recommending a certificate for W.A. Gummer, 1899.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Cowell and Maunder, W.A. Gummer is approved as competent to carry out observations with the Thompson photoheliograph, 1899.

Memorandum by Dyson and Hollis recommending a certificate for P. Melotte, 1899.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Hollis, P. Melotte is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1899.

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Clarke, 1899.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, Mr Clarke is approved as competent to carry out magnetical and meteorological observations, 1899.

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Ralph, 1899.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, Mr Ralph is approved as competent to carry out magnetical and meteorological observations, 1899.

Memorandum by Dyson and Hollis recommending a certificate for A.J. Wilkin, 1899.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Hollis, A.J. Wilkin is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographical equatorial, 1899 (2 copies)

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Clarke, 1899.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, Mr Clarke is approved as competent to carry out photographic work, 1899.

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for Mr Ralph, 1900.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, Mr Ralph is approved as competent to carry out photographic work, 1900 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Dyson and Hollis recommending a certificate for W.A. Gummer, 1900.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Dyson and Hollis, W.A. Gummer is approved as competent to carry out observations with the astrographic equatorial, 1900 (2 copies).

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for P.G. Showell, 1900.

Note stating that on the certificate of Nash, P.G. Showell is approved as competent to undertake magnetical and meteorological work, 1900.

Memorandum by Cowell and Maunder recommending a certificate for Arthur L. Wood, 1900.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Cowell and Maunder, A.L. Wood is approved as competent to carry out observations with the Thompson photoheliograph, 1900.

Memorandum by Nash recommending a certificate for P.G. Showell, 1900.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Nash, P.G. Showell is approved as competent to carry out photographic work, 1900.

Memorandum by Cowell and Maunder recommending a certificate for Thomas H. Clarke, 1900.

Note by Christie stating that on the certificate of Cowell and Maunder, T.H. Clarke is approved as competent to carry out observations with the Thompson Photoheliograph, 1900.

(2) Permissions to learn instruments

Papers concerned the granting of permission to individuals for them to be taught to use specific instruments:

Memorandum from J.H. Pierce requesting to be taught to use the astrographic equatorial, 1910.

Memorandum giving permission to Oake and Davies to be taught to use the transit circle, 1910.

Memorandum giving permission to Mr Wheate to be taught to use the altazimuth, 1910.

Memorandum giving Mr Green permission to be taught to use the astrographic equatorial, 1910.

Letter from J.H. Pierce requesting to be taught to use the transit circle, 1911.

Unsigned memorandum requesting that Wheate and Leary be taught to use the astrographic equatorial, 1911.

(3) Papers concerning duties

Memorandum signed by W.H.M. Christie regarding duty times and off duty for observers at the Thompson Equatorial, 1909.

Memorandum by C. Davidson asking for extra rest time for computers on duty at the Thompson Equatorial, 1909.

General order concerning the behaviour of computers, 1913.

Memorandum concerning the signing of the attendance book, 1913.

General order to computers regarding the signing of the attendance book, 1914.

General order to computers regarding military service, 1914 (2 copies).

Memorandum to H. Outhwaite concerning the suspension of Mr Hills's observing certificate, 1915.

Letter from René Dagonnier requesting payment for night and weekend work, 1916.

Memorandum regarding computers' sick leave, 1919.