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  <dc:title>Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to Edward Sabine, dated at Collingwood</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. Regrets to hear of retirement of Spencer Compton (Marquis of Northampton) from R.S.L. presidency. Is grateful that Edward Sabine and others wish him to hold office temporarily, but regards it as 'impossible.'</dc:description>
  <dc:date>25 January 1848</dc:date>
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