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Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer Horrocks, Jeremiah (1618-1641) astronomer
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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Encloses cheque for Horrocks Memorial. Regrets that J.C.A. cannot look into 8-13 Lunar inequality. (See G.B.A. to J.C.A. 18 Sept. 1874).

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Requests J.C.A. or someone appointed by him studies '8 Venus mean longitude - 13 Earth's mean longitude' in the Moon's motion, to settle who is right between Hansen and Delaunay. Will send cheque for Horrocks Memorial later. (See G.B.A. to J.C.A. 28th Oct. 1874).

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer