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  <dc:title>Letter, from Sir John Herschel to Richard Sheepshanks, dated at Collingwood</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autograph letter signed by sender. Has received the list of six persons proposed by the Royal Astronomical Society for its medal, along with who nominated each. Has harsh words for the R.A.S's actions [regarding the discovery of Neptune] and says it has been badly mismanaged in England. Urges Richard Sheepshanks to exert his influence with G. B. Airy to get some names removed. At end writes 'Burn this.'</dc:description>
  <dc:date>25 December 1846</dc:date>
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