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- 13 Sep. 1866
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Visit to Arran. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Visit to Arran. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Description of visit to meeting of Astronomische Gesellschaft in Hamburg. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
"There is a record as early as A.D. 902 of a shower of meteors - 12th October...." Copy in hand of Mrs A. of substance of lecture by JCA on the November meteors, with further comments by Mrs A.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to Francis Bashforth
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 F. Bashforth
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Sends testimonial (for post at Woolwich). Mrs. A's suggestion. Holidays
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
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 David Gill
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Supported DG's application to the RAS for funds for expedition to Ascension to observe Mars. Enclosed with DG. to E.Adams (26/14/2).
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to David Gill
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
CO cannot undertake comparison observations to those of DG's of Mars, due to pressure of work. Suggests Sydney or the Cape. Enclosed with DG. to E.Adams (26/14/2).
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer