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  <dc:title>Incomplete letter from William Scoresby to Edward Sabine</dc:title>
  <dc:description>[The beginning of this letter is missing].

Scoresby describes a journey and passage near the Cape Horn and Australia. Scoresby remarks on making ‘passage round the globe (deducting the time in port’ in 26 days’. Describes Mrs Scoresby as a good sailor and refers to her enjoyment of the voyage. Refers to passing through a hurricane. Discussion regarding the dipping needle.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>[1789-1857]</dc:date>
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