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Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
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Autograph letter signed to A. Cayley

Has given advice to J.L. Challis to deal with unsatisfactory response from Bp. of Oxford [re: benefice of Stone]. Council of RAS acted in good faith appointing him; JCA promised to consult AC to see if more could be done.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to A. Cayley

JCA's health. Sends introduction to promised paper; rest to follow. ["Note on the inequality in the moon's latitude..." Monthly Notices of RAS Vol.41 (1881)]

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to A. Cayley

Suggests, and if AC approves would like to suggest to the Council of the Senate that Todd be given Hon. MA. Outline of Todd's career from CO, GO, to Australia.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to Augustus Austen Leigh

"Shewn to Mr. Austen Leigh who cannot attend the meeting, and a letter to the same effect was written to Mrs. Croom Robertson". JCA sends his apologies for meeting of Girton Committee. Opinion on the matter of electing Miss Welsh as Mistress. Opinion that offer of Gilchrist scholarship should be accepted and convenient arrangement made with Newnham over it.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to David Gill

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

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