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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert [Peel?]
Date:
[10 February 1845]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.25
Summary:

Is horrified at the wanton destruction of the Portland Vase in the [British] Museum. JH suggests flogging as appropriate for such acts of vandalism [see JH's 1845-3-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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