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Brünnow, Franz Friedrich Ernst (1821-1891) astronomer
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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Nebula Observations to forward to Herschel. Brunnow: post at Dublin. Grant from British Association for star catalogue.

Rumker, George (fl 1865-1870)

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Observatory at Ferndene. Failure of. Intercession with G.B.A. and Greenwich Board of Visitors sought.

Possibility of applying for professorship vacated by Brunnow (Dublin). A.M's publishing history.

Marth, Albert (1828-1897) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

State of the Hamburg Observatory. Encloses offprints of Observations of Nebulae. Forthcoming visit of Brunnow. English translation of Brunnow's Spherical Astronomy. Has sent copy of annual report of Gymnasium, containing paper on Aberration of the stars. Possible visit to England and British Association meeting. Mr Winnecke of Tulkowa Observtory in ill health.

Rumker, George (fl 1865-1870)

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Return home from British Association meeting. Influence requested for Brunnow for Dublin Observatory post. Mrs Rumker's enthusiasm for England. Peters: contacted Knoblich on JCA's behalf. Grant from British Association for star catalogue.

Rumker, George (fl 1865-1870)

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Recent work of Hamburg Observatory. German Committee for the Observation of the Transit of Venus. War between France and Germany. Characteristics of German nation. Opening of Suez Canal. Domestic arrangements. Burnnow in Dublin.

Rumker, George (fl 1865-1870)

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Possibility of applying for professorship vacated by Brunnow (Dublin). Ferndene: part of Council of R.A.S. in disaster. Plummer of Durham appointed to Ipswich Observatory. Possible post in Peking (rejected).

Marth, Albert (1828-1897) astronomer