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Report of the Syndicate, recommending the uses to which the telescope be put.

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/41/4
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17 Oct. 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall Telescope Syndicate

Printed paper outlining the University's plans for the telescope, sent to Newall's executors by the Syndicate.

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/41/3
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13 June 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall Telescope Syndicate

Copy of letter to W.H.M. Christie

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/40/4
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14 May 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall telescope. Has been out with other members of committee to select site for the telescope, if St. John's will sell the land. The Syndicate not enthusiastic about committing themselves to this. JCA not keen to be Director of work to be undertaken with the instrument, neither is GH Darwin.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Copy of letter to A. Marth

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/36/2
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7 Mar. 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall telescope. Requests AM's opinion of the instrument based on his knowledge of it.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph postcard signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/41/6
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1889 (Undated.)

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall telescope.

Searle, Charles Edward (1828-1902)

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/38/4
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23 Mar. 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall telescope. Arrangements for visiting Newcastle to examine the telescope.

Christie, Sir William Henry Mahoney (1845-1922) Knight and astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/39/2
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30 Mar. 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall telescope. Good opinion of instrument after examination.

Common, Andrew Ainslie (1841-1903) astronomer and astronomical photographer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/41/2
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6 June 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall telescope. Misgivings about the suggestion that WH should take charge of the instrument once it is installed in Cambridge.

Huggins, Sir William (1824-1910) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/36/1
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7 Mar. 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall telescope. Requests notes on the offer of the telescope for forthcoming meeting of Council of Senate.

Searle, Charles Edward (1828-1902)

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/37/2
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13 Mar. 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Newall telescope. WH's opinion based on very limited experience of the instrument.

Huggins, Sir William (1824-1910) Knight, astronomer

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