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  <dc:title>Letter, from Thomas Maclear to Sir John Herschel, dated at Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autograph letter signed by sender. The examination of the standard deal rod was commenced yesterday. Comments on the procedure and gives readings. The base line was levelled on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and he is now ready to measure it. Would like John Frederick William Herschel to be present if possible when he measures it. Had 25 visitors in one morning recently.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>29 May 1837</dc:date>
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