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  <dc:title>Letter from Robert Hermann Schomburgk, Surbiton to Edward Sabine</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Schomburgk asks Sabine if he has ‘any commands for Germany generally, and for [Alexander von] Humboldt especially’, as he intends to leave for Germany on the 11th [October]. Refers to a conversation with Sir Edward Belcher regarding dipping needles and conveys Belcher’s opinion regarding the needles he should take on his journey. Schomurgk enquires after chronometers.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>2 October 1848</dc:date>
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