Identity area
Reference code
Adams/Box 5-15/Box 14/30/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Adams/Box 5-15/Box 14/30/1
Title
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Date(s)
- 17 Dec. 1846 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p, envelope paper
Context area
Name of creator
(? 1791-1853)
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has sent copies of the Nautical Almanac 1847 - 1850, via Challis, as a gift in admiration of JCA's discovery of Neptune. Has consulted with Sheepshanks: JCA's paper on the discovery is to printed immediately and issued as an appendix to the Nautical Almanac. In the interests of speed requests JCA to come to London to read the proofs. Copyright arrangements.