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Papers of John Couch Adams Babbage, Charles (1791-1871) mathematician
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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Acknowledges the abstract sent [of paper on Neptune?] Requests further paper on Neptune to keep JCA's name before the world; suggests on the effect of the hypothesis of double periodic time. Intends to publish letter of comment on Babbage's letter to The Times of a month ago.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Copy of letter to S. Newcomb

Details of forthcoming sale of Babbage's mathematical books. Death of Delaunay. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer