Francis H. Smith memoranda concerning photometer [manuscript], 1905 Jun 5.

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Francis H. Smith memoranda concerning photometer [manuscript], 1905 Jun 5.

The document, signed by Francis H. Smith, lists the parts of a photometer lent to "Admiral [Colby M.] Chester of the Naval Observatory," at the direction of President Alderman.

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Alderman, Edwin Anderson, 1861-1931

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Chester, Colby Mitchell, 1844-1932

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Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henry), 1829-1928

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