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Cayley, Arthur, 1821-1895 (mathematician)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1821 - 1895

Biography

Arthur Cayley (1821-95), mathematician; Fellow of Trinity 1842-52, 1875-95; Sadlerian Professor of Pure Mathematics 1863-95; President of the Royal Astronomical Society 1872-4.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

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Letter from Arthur Cayley to J.C. Maxwell, 20 Apr. 1868 (SLP 320n)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS.Add.7655/II/29
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A principal series of scientific correspondence, drafts and notes totalling 242 items, letters written to J.C. Maxwell from many scientists and institutions of Maxwell's day dating from his early days at Cambridge University until the day of his death.

Dates: 20 Apr. 1868 (SLP 320n)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: RESTRICTED - Use Microfilms CMO5028-CMO5042. List in catalogue
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Letter from Arthur Cayley to J.C. Maxwell, 7 Oct. 1876 (SLP 623n)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS.Add.7655/II/120
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A principal series of scientific correspondence, drafts and notes totalling 242 items, letters written to J.C. Maxwell from many scientists and institutions of Maxwell's day dating from his early days at Cambridge University until the day of his death.

Dates: 7 Oct. 1876 (SLP 623n)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: RESTRICTED - Use Microfilms CMO5028-CMO5042. List in catalogue
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Letter from Arthur Cayley to J.C. Maxwell, 30 July 1849-30 July 1879 (Circa, no year given, SLP, vol III: page 7n)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS.Add.7655/II/209
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A principal series of scientific correspondence, drafts and notes totalling 242 items, letters written to J.C. Maxwell from many scientists and institutions of Maxwell's day dating from his early days at Cambridge University until the day of his death.

Dates: 30 July 1849-30 July 1879 (Circa, no year given, SLP, vol III: page 7n)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: RESTRICTED - Use Microfilms CMO5028-CMO5042. List in catalogue
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Letter from Arthur Cayley to John Adams, 18 Nov. 1873 (Circa)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/163
Scope and Contents

He sends his 'solution... substantially equivalent to yours' but the details are very different; it can wait, if Adams intends to publish his; will Adams support Newcomb for the medal?; Cayley's list of suggested names for the Royal Astronomical Society's Council

Dates: 18 Nov. 1873 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Arthur Cayley to W. Thomson, with note by Thomson added, 5 Dec. 1871

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS.Add.7655/II/54
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A principal series of scientific correspondence, drafts and notes totalling 242 items, letters written to J.C. Maxwell from many scientists and institutions of Maxwell's day dating from his early days at Cambridge University until the day of his death.

Dates: 5 Dec. 1871
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: RESTRICTED - Use Microfilms CMO5028-CMO5042. List in catalogue
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Letter to Porter from Arthur Cayley, Cambridge, 24 May 1883

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8576/19
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Most of the letters are replies to appeals by Porter for contributions to a memorial to Henry Fawcett and the cost of portraits of the seventh Duke of Devonshire, J.B. Lightfoot and B.F. Westcott; or replies to his invitations to a dinner in honour of recipients of honorary degrees (1883), and the celebration of the six hundredth anniversary of the foundation of Peterhouse (1884); or concern an address of support from members of Senate to the Liberal Unionist leadership (1887).

Dates: 24 May 1883
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).