Item 11/3 - Copy of letter to Richard Sheepshanks

Identity area

Reference code

Adams/Box 35-38/Box 38/11/3

Unique identifier

GB 275 Adams/Box 35-38/Box 38/11/3

Title

Copy of letter to Richard Sheepshanks

Date(s)

  • 6 Dec. 1852 (Creation)

Level of description

Item

Extent and medium

1 sheet paper

Context area

Name of creator

(1819-1892)

Biographical history

Adams was born at Lidcot farm, Cornwall, in 1819, the eldest son of a tenant farmer. He developed an early interest in astronomy and in 1831 was sent to his cousin's academy, where he distinguished himself in classics and spent his spare time on ... »

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Account of eclipse. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.

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