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Bashforth, Francis (1819-1912) mathematician
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Papers of John Couch Adams

  • Adams
  • Fonds
  • 1701-1996

The papers comprise Adams's correspondence, notes and diaries, correspondence after his death, transcripts of correspondence and papers made for Donald MacAlister, biographical and miscellaneous material.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter to J.C. Adams

Will be difficult to get authorities to carry on experiments with low velocities; mentions Mr Bashforth; would be glad to get copy of Adams's pamphlet.

Sladen, Joseph [?] (fl 1856)

Autograph letter signed to Francis Bashforth

Acknowledgement of congratulations on JCA's engagement. Description of JCA's happiness. Advice that FB follows his example. This is backed up by Miss Bruce. Announcement of date of wedding. Suggestion that FB might be groomsman were it not for the distance.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Copy of letter to J.H. Lefroy

Copy of letter forwarded by G.B.A. to J.C.A. Bashforth's chronograph. Bashforth Committee. G.B.A's resignation from Committee.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Copy of letter to J.H. Lefroy

Copy of letter forwarded by G.B.A. to J.C.A. Bashforth's chronograph. Bashforth Committee. G.B.A's stressed resignation from Committee.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Letter signed to J.C. Adams

From the War Office. Bashforth's chronograph. Bashforth Committee: named, request to serve on it, its function.

Lefroy, Sir John Henry (1817-1890) Knight, army officer and meteorologist

Letter signed to J.C. Adams

From the War Office. Bashforth's chronograph. Bashforth Committee: postponement of duties until Feb.1869.

Lefroy, Sir John Henry (1817-1890) Knight, army officer and meteorologist

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