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The Royal Society: Science in the Making

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Sir John Herschel serves as juror of the Great Exhibition

1851

Autograph letter signed by sender. Leaves tomorrow for Geneva. Expresses thanks for all John Frederick William Herschel's help and presents his compliments to Lady Herschel.

Reference number: HS/5/356