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  <dc:title>Draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Christian VIII, dated at London</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autographed draft letter, signed or initialed by sender. Announces King's enrollment as patron of the Royal Astronomical Society Recalls Danish monarches who promoted astronomy. Praises Altona observatory and work of H. C. Schumacher.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>13 March 1840</dc:date>
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