From:
Francis Diedrich Wackerbarth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.2
Summary:
Grateful to learn that [collection of William Herschel's works] is being addressed.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Grateful to learn that [collection of William Herschel's works] is being addressed.
Sends children's book to JH. Believes JH, who reads German, will understand Swedish.
Sends documents requested by G. B. Airy. Hopes JH will attend visitation to hear minority view of Warren de La Rue and James Glaisher.
Unable to meet in Greenwich at time JH proposed. JW suggested later hour to G. B. Airy.