Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
1882 October 12.
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REGE 13 OCT 82,
Ke 757.
15.396.
I have the honor to acknowledge. Mr. Bramaton's
letters of August 29 and September / with Enclosures on the subject of the Hong Kong Obserwatory, the reply to
which has been delayed by my absence.
As regards the list of actronomical instruments submitted by Mr Price, it seems to me well suited to the requirements of the Hong Kong Obcewatory, and the prices are reasonable. I would suggest that the two chronometers be sent to this
Observatory to be tested before purchase, in the case of Chronometer for the Navy.
as is usual
Q
with reference to the appointment of Director, I have not yet received
any application from Colonel Clarke, and of the other three Candidates who have applied, or doberck is in My opinion the best fitted for the post. From
The Under Secretary of State
for the Colonies.