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  <dc:title>Letter, from James David Forbes to Sir John Herschel, dated at Edinburgh</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autograph letter signed by sender. Returned suddenly from the continent and found John Frederick William Herschel's letter to his brother awaiting him. Outlines his reason for applying for the vacant post at the University and would welcome a testimonial from John Frederick William Herschel. Brewster is his chief rival. Gives a few observations on his recent trip to the continent.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>1 December 1832</dc:date>
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