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  <dc:title>Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to James David Forbes</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Copy of draft letter, copied as part of the correspondence project led by Colonel John Herschel FRS following the death of his father. Agrees that it would be desirable to make further observations at the Cape, but foresees difficulties, especially liaison with the Astronomer Royal at the Cape.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>26 November 1849</dc:date>
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