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Letter by H C Russell, 12 June 1874

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Letter by H C Russell, 12 June 1874

Sydney Observatory
June 12th 1874

Sir

I have the honor to request that two new Iron tanks may be put up at the Observatory over a portion of the roof.

By the change new being made in the large telescope room the present water tank will require removal, and a larger supply provided for the use of the new telescope and by having it on the roof as suggested a supply of water will always be at hand in case of fire and in such a position as will with a moderate length of hose command the whole or greater portion of the building.

I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Obedient Servant
H C Russell
Govt Astronomer

The Colonial Architect

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