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  <dc:title>Table and letter from Dr N Bliss to John Canton</dc:title>
  <dc:description>A Table for converting Ninetysixth Parts of the Quadrant and their Subdivisions into Degrees,Minutes, and Seconds. Compiled by Dr Bliss

Letter form Dr N Bliss to John Canton 
'Mr Nairn just now tells me that you are desirous of taking a Ride to the Observatory; I am going thither this afternoon at 5 O'clock from Batsons Coffee House. I shall stay there till munday or tuesday morning &amp; shall be glad to see you there as will Mr Reach in whose Post Chaise I go'</dc:description>
  <dc:date>21 August 1762</dc:date>
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