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Copy of autograph letter signed to the Admiralty

Adams/Box 16/27/1
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1853 (Undated: year taken from context.)

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Letter of application for office of Superintendent of the Nautical Almanac, vacant due to death of Stratford. Addressed to Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.

Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to W.S. Stratford

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 15/48/1
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5 May 1852

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Returns JCA's letter. Work on the moon's parallax.

Farley, R (fl 1852-1860)

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/39/4
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30 May 1847

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Monthly Notices of RAS published without the new Ephemeris of Neptune. Suggests that Stratford (Nautical Almanac Office) might do routine calculations for him. Has asked Lassell to look further for satellites of Neptune. Demands paper for next meeting of RAS.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 5-15/Box 13/38/1
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15 Dec. 1846

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Forwarding offer by Nautical Almanac to print paper [on Neptune] as a supplement. Advises to accept; should contact W.S. Stratford. Criticises Adams's over modesty, and bad advice of his friends as cause of difficulties over Neptune. Wishes to obtain best justice for him that he can.

Sheepshanks, Richard (1794-1855) astronomer

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