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  <dc:title>Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to William Whewell, dated at Slough</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Copy of letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Is actively pursuing mathematical investigations. Plans to come to Cambridge soon for a short visit. Will follow this first letter by many more. Excavations by the Geological Society going on in John Frederick William Herschel's area.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>4 February 1817</dc:date>
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