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  <dc:title>Copy letter from [William] Spottiswoode, President of the Royal Society; to the Chief Commissioner of H. M. Works.</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Informs Chief Commissioner of H. M. Works of the intent of the Royal Society to install a gas engine in the basement [of Burlington House] to provide electrical lighting. Assures neither distubance to the building nor an effect on the insurance, as [William] Spolliswoode can claim, having a gas machine at home. Invites surveyors for inspection.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>3 November 1879</dc:date>
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