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  <dc:title>Letter, from Charles Babbage to Sir John Herschel, dated at Chudleigh</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autograph letter signed by sender. Temper and stinginess of Charles Babbage's father. Seeking job in mining through Mr. Champernowne, local mineralogist. Describes Charles Babbage's elopement, marriage by former tutor, and new residence. Considered career in Church when Charles Babbage had prospect of inheriting fortune from Charles Babbage's father, but that is no longer possible. Gives an equation for discussion.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>10 August 1814</dc:date>
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