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Papers of John Couch Adams

Adams
Fonds
1701-1996

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

Autograph letter signed to Francis Bashforth

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/44/1
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5 Mar. 1863

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Acknowledgement of congratulations on JCA's engagement. Description of JCA's happiness. Advice that FB follows his example. This is backed up by Miss Bruce. Announcement of date of wedding. Suggestion that FB might be groomsman were it not for the distance.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to Francis Bashforth

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 24/24/44/2
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5 Mar. 1863

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Invitation to visit, to coincide with visit of Rumker.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Copy of letter to Francis Bashforth

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 35/20/1
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16 June 1848

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Journey to Cornwall from visit to London. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Typed copy of letter to Francis Bashforth

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 35/20/2
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27 Aug. 1852

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Original at 4/1/2. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Typed copy of letter to Francis Bashforth

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 35/20/3
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27 Dec. 1853

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Original at 4/1/3. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Copy of letter to Francis Bashforth

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 35/21/1
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7 Aug. 1856

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Original at 4/2/2. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Typed copy of letter to Francis Bashforth

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 35/21/2
Item
21 Aug. 1856

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Original at 4/2/3. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Typed copy of letter to Francis Bashforth

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 35/21/3
Item
13 July 1857

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Original at 4/3/3. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Copy of letter to Francis Bashforth

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 35/22/1
Item
7 Dec. 1863

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Original at 4/8/2. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

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