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MacKarness, John Fielder (1820-1889) Bishop of Oxford
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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Opinion on present situation of disagreement between the Council of the RAS and the Bishop of Oxford, over the appointment of J.L. Challis to the benefice of Stone.

Lassell, William (1799-1880) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to A. Cayley

Has given advice to J.L. Challis to deal with unsatisfactory response from Bp. of Oxford [re: benefice of Stone]. Council of RAS acted in good faith appointing him; JCA promised to consult AC to see if more could be done.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer