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  <dc:title>Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Charles Babbage</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. Thanks Charles Babbage for his advice about applying for the post of Astronomer Royal when it becomes vacant, but does not think himself qualified. Will not be able to come to London this weekend. Regarding his new acid.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>2 December 1818</dc:date>
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