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Sketch of the best viewing angle under the glass lens, 1898 May 15
Sketch by John Peate of the best viewing angle under the glass lens.
Letter from S.J. Brown to Albert Osborn, 1899 December 11
Letter from S.J. Brown to Albert Osborn stating his belief that the glass lens will be damaged if it is not mounted soon.
Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1900 January 30
Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn on the general care of the glass lens.
Letter from John Peate to W.L. Davidson, 1900 January 18
Letter from John Peate to W.L. Davidson inquiring if Davidson had made any attempts to follow up with Peate's suggestions for permanently installing the mirror.
Letter from J.H. Hodge to W.L. Davidson, 1900 January 4
Letter from J.H. Hodge of Hodge Manufacturing to W.L. Davidson quoting $250 to mount the glass lens. Includes comments by John Peate confirming that this is a reasonable price.
Letter from John Peate to W.L. Davidson, 1899 December 19
Letter from John Peate to W.L. Davidson suggesting Davidson ask G.W. Ritchey to assist in constructing a permanent house for the glass lens.
Letter from John Peate to W.L. Davidson, 1899 December 18
Letter from John Peate to W.L. Davidson giving instructions on how to mount the glass lens.
Instructions from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1899 January 26
Instructions from John Peate to Albert Osborn on silvering the glass lens.
Instructions from John Peate, 1898 December 11
Instructions written by John Peate on the optimal viewing angle for the glass lens.
Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1898 December 11
Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn discussing Peate's work on another glass lens and plans to visit DC in the next year.