Gooch, William, c1770 - 1792 (astronomer)
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Final letter from William Gooch to his parents, 2 May 1792
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 91-92
Scope and Contents
Letter written from O’Whyhee a few days before his death. Gooch mentions his concern upon discovering that he had used a false meridian, and subsequent corrections he had made to his observations. He also mentions his expectations of returning to England in 1794 or 1795.
Dates:
2 May 1792
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