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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Sees conclusion to his ballistics research. Sends figures for a failed shot from most recent tests (enclosure). Problems encountered at range at Shoeburyness, and with equipment. Capillary attraction. National politics.

Bashforth, Francis (1819-1912) mathematician

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Final report of ballistics research completed and published. Copy to follow. F.B's results widely adopted by Army, Navy and abroad. Royal Soc. medal to Noble. Disapproves. Sylvester medal also. Known enemy of F.B. Deaths of various friends. Politics: Ireland.

Bashforth, Francis (1819-1912) mathematician

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Capillary attraction. Possible means of publishing the results. Out of pocket on projectile publication. Thomson's Tide predictor at South Kensington Museum. Death of Powalky. Table possibly belongs with one of letters of 1885 on ballistics.

Bashforth, Francis (1819-1912) mathematician

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

C.U.P. to publish tables on Capillary attraction. Possible to add J.C.A's method of calculation to the publication. Sad state of agricultural tenants in Minting.

Bashforth, Francis (1819-1912) mathematician

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Progress of publication of tables of Capillary Attraction. Death of Powalky. Missing copies of book on motion of projectiles: problem with German printers. Fund for Miss Challis. Poor state of agriculture: Minting.

Bashforth, Francis (1819-1912) mathematician

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