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  <dc:title>Letter from, Alexander McLeay to Sir Humphrey Davy, dated at Sydney, New South Wales</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autograph letter signed by sender. This letter is marked 'private'. Refers to his arrival at the 'colony' and disappointment at finding tat nothing had been done towards the movement of the arc of the meridian. Recommendations to the government for the employment of certain people. Refers to the observatory, instruments, and the Royal Society's publications.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>29 July 1826</dc:date>
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