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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 9/36/4
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5 May 1879

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Meeting to discuss the Astronomer Royal's resolutions regarding Sadler's accusations of Smyth.

Hind, John Russell (1823-1895) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 9/36/2
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16 Apr. 1879

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Resignations from Council of RAS over Sadler's accusations of Smyth. Correction to resignations stated in previous letter.

Hind, John Russell (1823-1895) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 9/36/3
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17 Apr. 1879

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Agrees with JCA over action to be taken with regard to resignations from Council of RAS over Sadler's accusations of Smyth. Is obtaining copy of Appendices to Nautical Almanac for JCA's friend.

Hind, John Russell (1823-1895) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 9/36/1
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14 Apr. 1879

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Resignation of Astronomer Royal from Council of RAS over Sadler's accusations of Smyth. Further resignations. JRH disinclined to resign also. JCA's opinion sought.

Hind, John Russell (1823-1895) astronomer