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Title: Instructions from John Peate, 1898 December 11
Date: 1898-12-11
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Instructions written by John Peate on the optimal viewing angle for the glass lens.
Subject: Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.64
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69405
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Title: Instructions from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1899 January 26
Date: 1899-01-26
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Instructions from John Peate to Albert Osborn on silvering the glass lens.
Subject: Maintenance; Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.65
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69406
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1898 August 10
Date: 1898-08-10
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn discussing the details of shipping the glass lens from Greenville, Pennsylvania to American University.
Subject: Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction; Shipping
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.60
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69401
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1898 August 16
Date: 1898-08-16
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn discussing the final cost of creating the glass lens which Peate states cost a thousand dollars less than expected.
Subject: Cost; Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.61
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69402
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1898 December 11
Date: 1898-12-11
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn discussing Peate's work on another glass lens and plans to visit Washington, D.C. in the next year.
Subject: Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.63
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69404
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1898 October 21
Date: 1898-10-21
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn discussing his trip to Washington, D.C. as well as reminding Osborn that the glass lens needs to be rotated every 3-4 weeks.
Subject: Maintenance; Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.62
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69403
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1900 January 30
Date: 1900-01-30
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Letter from John Peate to Albert Osborn on the general care of the glass lens.
Subject: Maintenance; Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
Local Identifier: RG1.10.06.03
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69411
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 April 05
Date: 1895-04-05
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate has returned from his time in Florida and notes that work has begun with casting material for the telescope. Although there is no way of telling at this point whether it will prove a success, Peate assures that if these preliminary steps fail the company will examine it and try again. Peate mentions that he has written a "special letter" to his friend Richard Brown in the hopes of receiving a donation, and goes on to discuss the mechanics of drafting advertisements and announcements for telescope via newspaper. Finally, Peate moves to the matter of bill payment, asking Beiler for $200 payment to avoid going into debt, as he did when Beiler was previously late with payments.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.24
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.24
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 April 13
Date: 1895-04-13
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate insists that he must abide by his and Beiler's payment agreement dating to the previous September, and that he cannot work any further until the appropriate payments have been made. He mentions that Richard Brown has written him concerning the telescope, and while unable to make a donation at this time intends to do so should he acquire the appropriate funds. Peate encloses the latest pay statement, asking Beiler to return it to him, as he saves and files them all to avoid future issues, and again reminds Beiler of the unpaid dues owed to Peate and his laborers.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.25
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.25
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 August 26
Date: 1895-08-26
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate responds to Beiler's request for a progress report on the telescope glass with a discussion of the works of other experts in the field, and the gives opinions of those he has consulted on his work for this project. He includes a billing request for the use of water to regulate the engine's temperature.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.36
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.36
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 December 12
Date: 1895-12-12
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate encloses the latest billing information and gives Beiler a very detailed progress report on the status of the telescope glass, including several diagrams illustrating his work. He closes with another invitation to visit him in Greenville, in the hopes of explaining the function of the mirrors more fully in person.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.41
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.41
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 February 01
Date: 1895-02-01
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate acknowledges his receipt of Beiler's bill statement, but notes that no money was actually included in Beiler's letter. He asks Beiler to resend the statement, this time with the money owed enclosed.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.20
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.20
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 February 07
Date: 1895-02-07
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate acknowledges his receipt of the money owed him by Beiler and invites him to come and visit him at his home in Greeneville the following month to discuss their project.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.21
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.21
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 February 19
Date: 1895-02-19
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate explains to Beiler that he will be visiting an old friend, Richard Brown, in Florida for the season. He believes that Brown may be of assistance to Peate and Beiler in Beiler's "telescope enterprise." Peate mentions that the laborers appear to have run into a hitch with transporting large pieces of equipment, but that they will discuss the matter further when Beiler visits Peate in March.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.22
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.22
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 February 28
Date: 1895-02-28
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate confirms that Beiler will be visiting him on March 5th and asks him for information regarding which railroad he will be using so that Peate can know when to pick him up at the station. He mentions that he has not heard from Butler since their last exchange, and hopes that Beiler will visit "the works" whilst in town.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.23
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.23
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 January 29
Date: 1895-01-29
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate responds to a previous letter written by Beiler regarding a pay statement for labor being done by Peate and his employees. Peate mentions that several bills have been left unpaid and that his men are anxious for their wages. He emphasizes the need for Beiler to send payment for their services soon.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.19
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.19
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 July 31
Date: 1895-07-31
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate includes billing information for Beiler to pay and provides an update on the status of the telescope's disc and a progress report on the functionality of the engine.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.35
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.35
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 June 04
Date: 1895-06-04
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Here, Peate forwards Beiler a letter sent him by the engine company in which they state that the engine will be shipped to him, but payment will be expected from Beiler. Peate tells Beiler that this will give him a chance to inspect the engine before it is paid for, and that Beiler can send him the money to pay for it, if he wishes. Peate also requests that he hang on to the engine for about a month to examine it before beginning work on it with the telescope.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.29
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.29
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 June 06
Date: 1895-06-06
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate writes to send Beiler the bill that he has received for the telescope's disc and to inform him that the engine has not yet arrived. He also includes his latest bill statement along with that of a Mr. Samuel Marks, asking Beiler to send him both his and Marks' money, or to pass on Marks' payment directly.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.30
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.30
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Title: Letter from John Peate to Samuel Beiler, 1895 June 12
Date: 1895-06-12
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: In this letter, Peate provides Beiler a list of payments that need to be made. Referring to some harsh words that appear to have been exchanged in a previous correspondence, Peate again emphasizes the terms of his payment contract, before going on to discuss costs that are still owed to him and others.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.32
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.32
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