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Autograph letter signed to David Gill

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 26/14/4
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25 Apr. 1877

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

Autograph letter signed to Eliza Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 15/36/5
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30 Oct. 1877

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Asks EA to thank JCA for his efforts with enquiries about New Moon. Delighted at results with regard to the date of composition of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Wright, William Aldis (1831-1914) literary and biblical scholar

Copy of letter to Eliza Adams

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 35/11/3
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5 Jan. 1878

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Chaucer MS in CUL: examination of passage Furnivall consulted JCA about. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for quotation in MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph postcard signed to Eliza Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 26/3/5
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11 May 1880

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Expected time of arrival in Cambridge.

Newman, Francis William (1805-1897) classical scholar and moral philosopher

Autograph letter signed to Eliza Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 26/3/4
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27 Oct. 1880

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Money spent on spensers etc. With picture.

Tovey, Mary (fl 1880)

Autograph letter signed to Eliza Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 26/4/1
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6 Dec. 1881

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Acknowledgement for hospitality during visit to Cambridge.

Borden, Carrie (fl 1880)

Autograph letter signed to Eliza Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 26/4/2
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16 May 1882

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Explanation of the origin of the word "Satis".

Cowell, Edward Byles (1826-1903) orientalist

Autograph letter signed to Eliza Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 26/4/3
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6 Feb. 1883

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Letter of introduction for Jane Lee, Newnham College.

Graves, R P (fl 1876-1883)

Copy of letter to W.W. Skeat

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 38/13/1
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27 July 1883

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

"Theodolite". See also WWS's letters to JCA and Mrs A., and JCA's notes. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to Eliza Adams

Adams/Box 24-26/Box 26/4/4
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13 Dec. 1889

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Offer of a brace of pheasants.

Newton, Alfred (1829-1907) zoologist and ornithologist

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