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  <dc:title>Copy letter, from Sir John Herschel to William Whewell, dated at Slough</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Copy letter in John Herschel's hand. Thanks William Whewell for his favorable review of John Frederick William Herschel's Prelim. Discourse. Vernon Harcourt has asked John Frederick William Herschel for his views on the establishment of a B.A.A.S. Expresses some support but numerous reservations. Responds favorably to William Whewell's suggestion that prominent scientists prepare surveys of their specialties for the meeting.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>20 September 1831</dc:date>
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