This document analyzes a letter written by Robert Hooke criticizing a telescope made by Hevel. Hooke was Curator of Experiments at the Royal Society and likely took advantage of his position and expertise in microscopy to undermine his opponents. The letter is addressed to Thomas Beale, an expert in cider-making, not astronomy or biology. However, fellows of the Royal Society often discussed diverse topics, so Hooke may have reasonably discussed telescopes with Beale. Overall, the document examines the context surrounding Hooke's letter to determine his motivations and whether he used his status at the Royal Society to criticize other scientists.