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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