Being the Regius Chair of mathematics it was a crown appointment and Chrystal received a telegram from the Home Secretary on Saturday 3 November 1877 informing him that he was successful.
Na ang Regius Chair ng matematika ito ay isang putong appointment at Chrystal natanggap ang isang telegrama mula sa Home Kalihim sa Sabado 3 Nobyembre 1877 na ipinapaalam sa kanya na siya ay matagumpay.