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This document discusses the publication and translation of scientific correspondence letters in Central and Southeastern Europe in the 18th century. It examines two case studies - the letters of Ignaz von Born, a Bohemian mineralogist, and those of Count Franz Joseph Kinsky. Often large portions of their correspondence are now missing. The document explores how editors selected letters for publication and translation to spread scientific knowledge to new audiences. It provides examples of letters discussing

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