Letter by H C Russell, 20 April 1871

April 20, 2009

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Sydney Observatory
20 April 1871

Sir

I have the honor to request an advance of £16-10-0 from the Vote for Magnetic Survey 1871 to enable me to pay the enclosed voucher.

I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedient servant
H C Russell
Govt Astronomer

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