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  <dc:title>Draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Edward Sabine, dated at Collingwood</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Draft in John Herschel's hand. Regrets to hear of retirement of Spencer Compton (Marquis of Northampton) from R.S.L. presidency. Is grateful that Edward Sabine and others wish him to hold office temporarily, but regards it as 'impossible.'</dc:description>
  <dc:date>25 January 1848</dc:date>
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