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  <dc:title>Letter, from Richard Sheepshanks to Sir John Herschel, dated at Reading</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autograph letter signed by sender. Responds to John Frederick William Herschel's request [1847-6-28] that Richard Sheepshanks inquire about Samuel B. Lamb. Has visited [W. R.] Dawes and his telescope; thinks he will be productive. Lefevre [George Shaw-Lefevre?] has started for the university, adding 'what chance he has of success I can't guess.' On John Frederick William Herschel's contacts with Cambridge University.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>29 June 1847</dc:date>
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