Autograph letter signed to J. Challis
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Invitation to visit Observatory at Ely, to advise on the dome. Object glass of the telescope was stolen from the maker before it was finished.
Selwyn, William (1806-1875) Church of England clergyman
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Pleasure and congratulation that a particular [but unspecified] star has been proved to be a double star, thanks to JCA's work. Progress of building of dome of observatory at Ely.
Selwyn, William (1806-1875) Church of England clergyman
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Selwyn, William (1806-1875) Church of England clergyman
Papers concerning a memorial to Professor Selwyn. Includes the minute book of the Memorial Fund Committee meetings, printed notices of three meetings, lists of committee members and of donors to the memorial fund, and letters promising donations from members of the College and the University. The memorial was a bust sculpted by Bruce Hill and erected in the Divinity School.
Selwyn, William (1806-1875) Church of England clergyman