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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. Maria Mitchell 'shall have her due honor,' despite [Francesco] DeVico. Discusses problems with the Royal Astronomical Society awarding medals and honors, the loss to the Royal Astronomical Society of Francis Baily, and the issue of proposing foreign associates. Proposes a list of such to John Frederick William Herschel. Objects to DeVico, but is the head of a publishing observatory and has found comets. Urges caution in appointing Americans. On publishing Royal Astronomical Society Monthly Notices</dc:description>
  <dc:date>26 November 1847</dc:date>
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