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- 1819-1892 (Undated.)
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Astronomical notes, some dated 16 May 1855. Including "Errata in Pontecoulant's Theorie Analytique" "Errata in Plana's Theorie de la lune", "Errata in Damoiseau's Theorie de la lune". "Extract from Newton's MS used by Pemberton in preparation of 3rd ed. of Principia 16 May 1855", Various memoranda, "Extract from Sherburne's Catalogue of the most eminent Astronomers, Ancient and Modern. London, 1675".
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Mostly in JCA's hand.
Newton Manuscripts Syndicate
Lists of location and content of various Newton papers, for the Newton MSS Syndicate
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Mostly in JCA's hand.
Newton Manuscripts Syndicate
List of papers relating to the Newton MSS Syndicate at the Royal Aeronautical Society (Now Box 27).
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Laurence, Godfrey (fl 1943)
Draft? autograph letter signed to C.E. Searle
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
In consultation with Porter suggests that letter of formal thanks drawn up by University Orator be given to Lord Portsmouth for gift of Newton MSS.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
?Draft aurograph letter signed to Newton Wallop, 6th Earl of Portsmouth
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Administration of Newton MSS Syndicate.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Vindication "of Sir Isaac Newton from the imputation of a mistake regarding the motion of the apse of the moon's orbit...". copied from the Athenaeum, 25 Aug. 1877. Transcript made for MacAlister's biography.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Copy of letter to J.W.L. Glaisher
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Comments on address on Newton JWLG is to give. Discussion of Newton's method for the motion of the lunar apse. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Copy of letter to J.J. Sylvester
Part of Papers of John Couch Adams
Acknowledgement of copy of paper on Newton and Campbell. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography. Possible that this particular copy is JCA's own.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer