- Adams/Box 30-32/Box 30/4/4
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- 9 Mar. 1892
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Adams Memorial Committee.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Adams Memorial Committee.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Reminiscences of JCA as a boy at school
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
"In 1832 Aunt Ann (my mother's sister) & her family, sailed from Plymouth for Canada...".
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
"From a careful study of all the records & accounts I have ... At the time of the visit to Mr. Pearse, who lived at Hatherleigh, John was 10 years of age..." Investigation into the story of the mathematical contest between JCA and Mr. Pearse's son. Reminiscences of the family.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Letters of William Grylls Adams
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Letters from William Grylls Adams
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Autograph letter, signed, from London
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Discusses the lack of evidence concerning his brother's (John Couch Adams) work on terrestial magnetism.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Autograph letter, signed, from King's College
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Asks if JL has any recollection of a speech on terrestial magnetism given by WGA's brother (John Couch Adams) in 1887.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Autograph letter, signed, from Kensington
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Discusses proceedings of the Royal Society and the problems which may arise. Offers JL a bed for the night.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Autograph letter, signed, from Kensington
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Briefly discusses the work of various scientists on terrestial magnetism.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Autograph letter, signed, from Kensington
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Is distressed that his laboratory is being boycotted by Cambridge University. Notes his perceived irregularities with the appointment to the Maths Chair and also his proposal to retire from the chair of Natural Philosophy after forty years.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher