Item 44/1 - Copy of letter to W. Whewell

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Adams/Box 5-15/Box 15/44/1

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GB 275 Adams/Box 5-15/Box 15/44/1

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Copy of letter to W. Whewell

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  • 12 Apr. 1847 (Creation)

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

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Astronomer Royal, 1835-81.

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In JCA's hand. Sends two equations from Hansen to explain the inequality of the moon's motion [missing]. Requests that JCA may be allowed to see the letter.

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