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Butler, Henry Montagu (1833-1918) master of Trinity College, Cambridge
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Copy of letter to H.M. Butler

Application for grant of money for the Observatory: counter to GB Airy's objections that the CO assistants are overpaid. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography. Possible that this particular item is JCA's own file copy.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Copy of letter to H.M. Butler

GBA's opinion of the efficiency of the CO, and that its assistants are overpaid. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography. Possible that this particular copy is one made for JCA at the time of writing of the letter.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Copy of letter to H.M. Butler

Application for grant of money for the Observatory: counter to GB Airy's objections that the CO assistants are overpaid. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography. Possible that this particular item is JCA's own file copy.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

ALS to T. R. Glover

Returns Glover's Greek epigram [attached]. Congratulates him on it having won the Sir W. Browne's Medal.

Butler, Henry Montagu (1833-1918) master of Trinity College, Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Expresses his support for the Y.M.C.A. Regrets that he cannot attend the event at Christ's because of ill health and prior engagements.

Butler, Henry Montagu (1833-1918) master of Trinity College, Cambridge

ALS to T. R. Glover

Apologises for the blunder concerning the medals. Assures Glover that he has known the medal maker Mr L. C. Wyon for years and the matter will soon me put right. Congratulates him on his First in the Tripos.

Butler, Henry Montagu (1833-1918) master of Trinity College, Cambridge