Identity area
Reference code
Adams/Box 2/22/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Adams/Box 2/22/2
Title
Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams
Date(s)
- 18 Sep. 1874 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1801-1892)
Biographical history
Astronomer Royal, 1835-81.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Requests J.C.A. or someone appointed by him studies '8 Venus mean longitude - 13 Earth's mean longitude' in the Moon's motion, to settle who is right between Hansen and Delaunay. Will send cheque for Horrocks Memorial later. (See G.B.A. to J.C.A. 28th Oct. 1874).