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  <dc:title>Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to William Whewell</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 William Whewell for some verses. Informs him that James Ross's expedition has been approved. Discusses various aspects of the expedition, e.g., the placing of instruments on Van Diemen's Land [Tasmania].</dc:description>
  <dc:date>31 March 1839</dc:date>
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