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Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/38/1
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15 Dec. 1846

Forwarding offer by Nautical Almanac to print paper [on Neptune] as a supplement. Advises to accept; should contact W.S. Stratford. Criticises Adams's over modesty, and bad advice of his friends as cause of difficulties over Neptune. Wishes to obtain best justice for him that he can.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/38/2
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8 Feb. 1847

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Has sent out notices as requested. Circumstances surrounding the R.A.S.'s non awarding their medal.

Encouragement to further mathematical endeavours.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/38/3
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13 Mar. 1847

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Proceedings of previous day's meeting of R.A.S. Airy's objections to lack of accurate orbit [of Neptune]. Means of calculating that orbit. On the nature of scientific discovery. Regrets that JCA does not have means to exclude LeVerrier from a share in the credit of discovery of Neptune.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/39/1
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30 Apr. 1847

Part of Papers of John Couch 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

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/39/2
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8 May 1847 (No year given: paper referred to was given by JCA at the meeting of the RAS Fri. 14 May 1847.)

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Congratulations on comments made about JCA by Hansen. Demands paper on Neptune before Friday next.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/39/3
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15 May 1847

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Encouragement to JCA not to hide his virtues: he should have disproved Pierce. Pleased at expectation of new Ephemeris of Neptune.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/39/4
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30 May 1847

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Monthly Notices of RAS published without the new Ephemeris of Neptune. Suggests that Stratford (Nautical Almanac Office) might do routine calculations for him. Has asked Lassell to look further for satellites of Neptune. Demands paper for next meeting of RAS.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/40/1
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29 June 1847

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Demanding paper for Monthly Notices of RAS soon. Suggests that working on a theory of Neptune and Uranus would be good way for JCA to spend the vacation.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/40/2
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6 July 1847

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Suggests JCA draw up account of his work [on Neptune] for publication with account by Challis of his observations.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/40/3
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14 July 1847

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Requests JCA send completed work direct to printer. Hind will read the proofs. Includes details of additions to be made, and request for data for Ephemeris for two months. Suggests JCA undertake theory of Uranus and Neptune.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

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