Gooch, William, c1770 - 1792 (astronomer)
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Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-07-31 - 1791-08-01
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 55-58
Scope and Contents
Written from the Downs, giving a detailed inventory of the books, instruments and other belongings in his cabin; describing an accident in which a timekeeper by Earnshaw was broken by a cat [Mm.6.48: 56v]; and discussing their probable route.
Dates:
1791-07-31 - 1791-08-01
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