The papers comprise Adams's correspondence, notes and diaries, correspondence after his death, transcripts of correspondence and papers made for Donald MacAlister, biographical and miscellaneous material.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Notes in hand of Mrs A. on reverse.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Reminiscences of Adams as a schoolboy at Devonport
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
"A few recollections jotted down by his cousin Mr Samuel Smith, who was exactly his age". Copy made by Mrs A. for MacAlister's biography.
Smith, Samuel (fl 1847-1895)
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
"Outline of memorandum dated 12th April 1840. 1 Repentance for Sins, especially my besetting Sin... Addition June 8th 1840 Thanks for high place in Examn." [in JCA's handwriting, but apparantly a later copy. Envelope marked in Mrs. A's hand]
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Resolutions of the RAS on election of J. Jerwood to membership. Marked by the transcriber [Mrs A.] "In (I think) De Morgan's hand-writing". Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.
de Morgan, Augustus (1806-1871) mathematician
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Note at head in Mrs A's hand "Memoranda given to E.A. for Mr Spencer". See Edward Spencer to JCA 10 Dec. 1847 and 8 Jan. 1848 ( 14/15/2-3).
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Statement, in hand of Mrs A. at head, that she cannot find any diaries between 1843 and 1847. Transcript made for MacAlister's biography.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Social: French holiday. With Miss Bruce (future Mrs. Adams). Telescope at Paris Observatory. Meeting with Foucault. Neptune controversy.
Lloyd, Humphrey (1800-1881) physicist and university administrator
Autograph letter signed to F. Bashforth
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Announcement of engagement of J.C.A. Miss Bruce (Mrs. Adams).
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Does not think JCA can reasonably re-arrange his Professorial lectures, now the details have been published, to marry when he proposes. Suggests moving date of wedding. GGS's view of the importance of lectures, and inability to move his own course on account of need for the sun.
Stokes, Sir George Gabriel (1819-1903) 1st Baronet, physicist