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Palmerston expresses an interest in supporting the appointment of an assistant, probably to the Professor of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. On the back of the letter is written (in Gladstone's hand ?) 'Let a precis of the informn. in this case be prepared for me to send to Ld P. Jul 2'.

With a letter of donation from G.U. Yule to H.P.W. Gatty, 18 Nov. 1937, and a letter to Yule from A.J.D. Winnifrith re the contents of Palmerston's letter, 17 Nov. 1937.

Written from 10 Downing St. That if JCA wishes to accept the offer [of post of Astronomer Royal] made by Gladstone in his letter, it should remain confidential until Royal approval has been obtained.

Will view A.B. Joy's statue of Gladstone on JCA's recommendation. Invitation to visit House of Commons if ever in London. Signature illegible.

Declining offer of post of Astronomer Royal.