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  <dc:title>Copy of draft letter, from Sir John Herschel to Samuel Birch, dated at Collingwood</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. Is not convinced by his arguments that the moon's surface consists of snow and glaciers. Quotes examples relating to his experiences at the Cape.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>13 January 1866</dc:date>
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