Identity area
Reference code
Adams/Box 5-15/Box 15/33/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Adams/Box 5-15/Box 15/33/1
Title
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Date(s)
- 4 Aug. 1854 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
3p, address sheet paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Writing on David Brewster's recommendation. Requests information on JCA's work on secular acceleration of the moon to assist in finding the correct date for the eclipse predicted by Thales.