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  <dc:title>Letter from John Milne, Seismological Society of Japan, Tokio, to Lord Kelvin [William Thomson]</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Milne has received a printed copy of the [British Association's] report regarding the 'volcanic phenomena of Japan', and wishes to work on 'continuous photographic records of change in the vertical'. Refers to earthquakes and 'earth tremors'. Discussion surrounding the money that has been spent by the funds of the parliament 'to mitigate the effects of future earthquakes'. Milne remarks his current salary does not allow him 'to make good instruments'.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>4 January 1893</dc:date>
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