Letter [187]4 or [188]4 May 2 [Pittsburgh] to Dr. George Woods, West University, Pa.

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Letter [187]4 or [188]4 May 2 [Pittsburgh] to Dr. George Woods, West University, Pa.

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As chairman of the Observatory Committee, protests the use of [Allegheny] Observatory grounds by a group of boys, presumably by authorization of Dr. Woods. The director of the Observatory [i.e. S. P. Langley] has requested only that their periods be scheduled as not to interfere with work.

[3] p. on 2 l. Holograph signed.

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