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Newall, Robert Stirling (1812-1889) engineer and astronomer
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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Newall telescope. WHMC and Common have written their recommendations for the use of telescope, suggesting Darwin have charge of it. Pleased that JCA is prepared to house it at the Observatory after all.

Christie, Sir William Henry Mahoney (1845-1922) Knight and astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Newall telescope. Suggestions for obtaining opinion of instrument. Poor opinion of Marth's opinion of any telescope.

Common, Andrew Ainslie (1841-1903) astronomer and astronomical photographer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Newall telescope. Suggestion that Huggins might be willing to take charge of it, as is in poor circumstances.

Liveing, George Downing (1827-1924) chemist and university administrator

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Newall telescope. Making arrangements to meet JCA [to discuss selling land next to the Observatory to accomodate the telescope].

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Newall telescope. St John's are willing to sell the land required adjoining the Observatory.

Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge

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