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  <dc:title>Letter, from Sir John Herschel to Edward Sabine</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autograph letter signed by sender. Six artillery men have been placed under Edward Sabine's command. Encloses letters from Charles Bonne. Asks Edward Sabine to oversee the arrival of 180 rockets to be used at Wrotham and Fairlight. Proposes that Edward Sabine test whether a light at Wrotham can be seen at Fairlight in which case gunpowder will be used instead of rockets. Sets date for Edward Sabine to meet Bonne in Hornoy. Urges Edward Sabine to record his expenses for the Board of Longitude.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>20 June 1825</dc:date>
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