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Le Verrier, Urbain Jean Joseph (1811-1877) astronomer
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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

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

The New planet [Neptune]. LeVerrier's work in process of being printed in full: thinks JCA should send the RAS his work to be printed and sent to France as soon as possible. Confidential.

Smyth, William Henry (1788-1865)

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Sends Farley's tables of Lunar Parallax. JCA asked to write and thank him for them. Dealing with JCA's request of 24th. Comptes Rendus for 5 Apr. 1852 contains something by LeVerrier which JCA should see.

Stratford, William Samuel (? 1791-1853) naval officer and astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Encloses some letters from LeVerrier, brought back from Paris, which LeVerrier gave to be passed on to JCA. The attack on LeVerrier by Babinet appeared to be inspired by party feeling.

Thomson, William (1824-1907) Baron Kelvin, mathematician and physicist

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

In French. Comments on paper sent. Comments on J.C.A. and Leverrier. Slip for or by D. Macalister in connection with biography.

Delaunay, Charles-Eugène (1816-1872) astronomer and mathematician

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Sends places of stars. Has note from LeVerrier, and offprint to be passed on to J.C.A. in due course.

M. Babinet has attacked LeVerrier by suggesting there is another planet affecting the position of Neptune.

Challis, James (1803-1882) astronomer and physicist

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