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From:
Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.269
Summary:

Became interested in astronomy as a result of reading the papers of William Herschel. FW read these at Hanover in the collection of Caroline Herschel. FW is now trying to arrange a visit to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.270
Summary:

Needs to make some adjustment about FW's visit to JH, as FW was not aware that Sunday trains in Britain run differently from other days.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.271
Summary:

Thanks JH for the day spent with him. FW tells JH about the situation of the grave of Caroline Herschel. Includes silhouette pictures found at Mrs. Groskopf's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.272
Summary:

Needs some information about the astronomical sweeps carried out by JH's father, William. FW comments about the location and shape of some nebulae, and what seem to be differences with other catalogues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project