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  <dc:title>Letter, from Wilhelm Struve to Sir John Herschel, dated at Pulkowa</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autograph letter signed by sender. Rejoices at welcome John Frederick William Herschel received on returning to England from the Cape. Excellent resources at his disposal at Pulkowa. Mentions coin, commemorating opening of the observatory, sent to John Frederick William Herschel by means of [H. C.] Schumacher. Refers to [Otto] Struve's work on double stars. Lauds capacity of large refractor at Pulkowa Observatory.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>28 May 1840</dc:date>
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