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Gauss, Carl Friedrich (1777-1855) mathematician, astronomer and physicist
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Copy of letter to unknown recipient

Two copies of "dictated letter". JCA calculating the Gaussian constants of Terrestrail Magnetism. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Copy of letter to G.W. Hill

Comments on GWH's memoir on the application of Gauss's method. Letter or extract of letter transcribed for MacAlister's biography.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Acknowledges JCA's letters, agreeing to distribute Gauss medals. Royal Society of Sweden would be grateful for JCA's list of typographical errors in the printed edition of Gauss's works. Encloses price list of reprints of Gauss.

Wöhler, Friedrich (1800-1882) chemist

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Sends a Gauss centenary medal from the Royal Society of Gottingen. Also six more medals for the other British corresponding members of the Society, for JCA to forward.

Wöhler, Friedrich (1800-1882) chemist

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Determination of constants in Gauss's theory of terrestrial magnetism. ES's observations are as yet too incomplete for JCA's purposes, but may be available in 1850.

Sabine, Sir Edward (1788-1883) Knight, army officer and physicist