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Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/49/3
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18 Jan. 1849

Reminds JCA about abstract of Breen's paper. Has asked Herschel to write historically of LeVerrier and Neptune. Reasons for choosing Herschel. Outlines the sort of account he would like written, in answer to Peirce's objections.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/50/1
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22 Jan. 1849

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Herschel too busy to write account of Neptune controversy. An account from JCA published by the Society would carry weight, but if he cannot or will not write it he should not worry. Still waiting for abstract of Breen's paper. Has some good observations from [Hartnup] Liverpool [of Satellites of Neptune and/or Uranus?]

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/50/2
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27 Jan. 1849

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Still waiting for abstract of Breen's paper. On the slow nature of Johnians: JCA and Herschel. Cannot imagine how Lord Palmerston can be so sharp.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/50/3
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1 Feb. 1849

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Abstract of Breen's paper received. Opinion of Lord Palmerston, given at length.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/50/4
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5 Mar. 1849

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Sends Hartnup's observations of Venus.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/51/1
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5 June 1849

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

JCA's (and Lassell's) note on Uranus has gone to press. Congratulates JCA on writing a letter voluntarily. Proceedings at the Council of the RAS: discussions over Neptune controversy, particularly in regard to James Jerwood.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/51/2
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13 Sep. 1849 (No year given: taken from content.)

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Requests note on Neptune for Memoirs of RAS. Writes to JCA at Birmingham [British Association Meeting]. RS to travel abroad to meet Schumacher to discuss standard weights and measures in Germany.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/52/1
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1850 (Undated: year taken from mention of election.)

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Asking for places [of Neptune] previously requested. Election of University MPs: advice as to how JCA may best conduct himself during the election.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/52/2
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11 Mar. 1851

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

JCA to ensure he is at the meeting of the Council of the RAS, or if not that he sends his apologies. Sorry that JCA could not come to the anniversary: RS made an excuse for him.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/52/3
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28 Aug. 1851

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Social. Carrington of Durham has enquired whether the RAS intend to collect and print notices of the solar eclipse; JCA asked to give reply as President of the RAS, in lieu of meeting of Council.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

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