Referee's report by John Couch Adams, on several unnamed papers by William Thomson

Reference number: RR/1/245

Date: 13 November 1850

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Apologises for his late response. Claims that he 'found a little difficulty' in following some parts of the paper, but believes they contain several 'useful propositions' and are recommended for publication Philosophical Transactions.

Reference number: RR/1/245
Earliest possible date: 13 November 1850
Physical description: Letter on paper
Page extent: 3 pages
Format: Manuscript

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John Couch Adams

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John Couch Adams, Referee's report by John Couch Adams, on several unnamed papers by William Thomson, 13 November 1850, RR/1/245, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/rr_1_245/referees-report-by-john-couch-adams-on-several-unnamed-papers-by-william-thomson, accessed on 05 October 2024

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Referees' reports on scientific papers submitted to the Royal Society for publication
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Referees' reports: volume 1, peer reviews of scientific papers submitted to the Royal Society for publication
1832-1849 Reference number: RR/1

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