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  <dc:title>Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Spencer J. A. Compton, 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. Urges Spencer J.A. Compton to arrange meeting of R.S.L. deputation with Lord Melbourne as quickly as possible to discuss funding for magnetic observatories.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>23 December 1838</dc:date>
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