Correspondence regarding the operations of the Cape Observatory. An index at the beginning lists the following sections: the Herschel Obelisk, 1834-1905; Official Instructions from the Admiralty; Reports to the Admiralty; Leave of Absence to Her Majesty's Astronomer; Appointments and Resignation of Assistants; Hydrographer; Commander-in-Chief, Simon's Town; Money and other Grants, Salaries, etc.; Resignation of Her Majesty's Astronomer; Estimates; and Miscellaneous. There is a great deal of correspondence on the subject of computers' pay and allowances. |