Letters from William Grylls Adams
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- 1893–1904
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
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Archival descriptionAutograph letter, signed, from London
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- 13 March 1893
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Discusses the lack of evidence concerning his brother's (John Couch Adams) work on terrestial magnetism.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Autograph letter, signed, from King's College
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- 17 May 1896
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Asks if JL has any recollection of a speech on terrestial magnetism given by WGA's brother (John Couch Adams) in 1887.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Autograph letter, signed, from Kensington
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- 22 November 1903
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Discusses proceedings of the Royal Society and the problems which may arise. Offers JL a bed for the night.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Autograph letter, signed, from Kensington
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- 25 February 1900
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Briefly discusses the work of various scientists on terrestial magnetism.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher
Autograph letter, signed, from Kensington
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- 19 January 1904
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Is distressed that his laboratory is being boycotted by Cambridge University. Notes his perceived irregularities with the appointment to the Maths Chair and also his proposal to retire from the chair of Natural Philosophy after forty years.
Adams, William Grylls (1836-1915) scientist and university teacher