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  <dc:title>Letter, from Francis Baily to Sir John Herschel, dated at London</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autograph letter signed by sender. Has received the Royal medal from the Royal Society [of London] on John Frederick William Herschel's behalf. Shooting star phenomenon seen in France and Scotland. The Americans are preparing an expedition to the South Pole. Has constructed two pendulums.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>1 December 1836</dc:date>
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