Autograph copy of letter signed to G.H. Darwin
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Acknowledges return of papers lent. Comments on proofs sent: corrections to comments on JCA's method of treating tides of long period.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Draft? autograph letter signed to G.G. Stokes
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Cannot undertake to report on Darwin's paper as requested, on medical orders.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
"According to Darwin Phil. Trans. 1879 part 1. p.9... [on elastic solids].
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Encloses certificate in support of Mr. Roberts, [missing] for circulation to Darwin and Glaisher.
Perry, Stephen Joseph (1833-1889) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Newall telescope. WHMC and Common have written their recommendations for the use of telescope, suggesting Darwin have charge of it. Pleased that JCA is prepared to house it at the Observatory after all.
Christie, Sir William Henry Mahoney (1845-1922) Knight and astronomer
Copy of letter to W.H.M. Christie
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Newall telescope. Has been out with other members of committee to select site for the telescope, if St. John's will sell the land. The Syndicate not enthusiastic about committing themselves to this. JCA not keen to be Director of work to be undertaken with the instrument, neither is GH Darwin.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to G.H. Darwin
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Leaves Workman's paper on Singular Solutions for GHD's opinion, as is not in JCA's field. Cayley approves it.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to G.H. Darwin
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Reply to question about orbit of satellites, probably towards the construction of an examination question.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to G.H. Darwin
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Has read Gylden's letter. Of opinion paper would be better in Monthly Notices than Memoirs of RAS. Regrets any hurt JCA's original comments may have caused Gylden.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Autograph letter signed to G.H. Darwin
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Will write to Secretary of RAS supporting publication of Gylden's paper in Monthly Notices of RAS.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer