Gooch, William, c1770 - 1792 (astronomer)
Found in 76 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 23 Aug. 1794
Regarding the settling of his son's accounts.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 17 Aug. 1793
Concerning the date of his son's death and the payment of his salary, and including an extract from a letter by George Vancouver respecting the sale of Mr Gooch's effects at Nootka Sound.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 21 Feb. 1794
Requesting a receipt for payment of £8 for Gooch's expenses on instruments.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 18 July 1793
Concerning his deceased son's salary and will, and offering his condolences.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 12 Nov. 1793
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 3 Jan. 1794
Concerning the money raised by the sale of his son's effects.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 14 Jan. 1794
Concerning the money raised by the sale of his son's effects and the appointment of John Crosley as William Gooch's replacement as astronomer.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 15 Feb. 1794
Giving directions concerning further money owed to Gooch by the Board of Longitude.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 26 Dec. 1793
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Letter from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson, 24 Sept. 1791
Congratulating her on her birthday.
Letter from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson, 1 Oct. 1791
Mentioning his son's good character and prospects.
Letter from William Gooch to his father, 12 July 1791
Giving news of the ship and sending on the regards of Mrs and Miss Smithson. The letter includes a note written in Greek characters.
Letter from William Gooch to his father, July 1791
Written immediately prior to embarkation and concerning his final preparations, his ship mates and his friendship with Lieutenant Hergest.
Letter from William Gooch to his father, William Gooch, Apr. 1791
Concerning the route of the voyage, and his prospects and plans in South America.
Letter from William Gooch to his mother, Sarah Gooch, 29 Apr. 1791
Concerning whether or not he would go abroad, Dr Maskelyne's close observation of him, his tasks at Greenwich, and clothing required for the voyage.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 12 Mar. 1791
Concerning progress on his appointment as astronomer and Joseph Banks' opposition to it.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 21 Apr. 1791
Concerning an interview with Nevil Maskelyne.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 11 June 1791
Concerning a meeting of the Board of Longitude and an interview with Sir Joseph Banks, his first meeting with Captain New, his salary arrangements, and advice from William Wales on bringing his old coats and waistcoats for the voyage.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 13 June 1791
Concerning the Board's resolution with regard to his salary, a box received from his mother, and a visit to Sir Joseph Banks.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 17 June 1791
Concerning his salary, advice from William Wales on probable expenses during the voyage, his first meeting with Lieutenant Hergest, and his companions at sea.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791
Concerning a visit by Mr Hankinson; thanking his mother for writing to him; requesting stockings and breeches; and listing some of his provisions for the voyage.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 23 July 1791
Dated from Deal on route to Portsmouth, describing the Daedalus ship, the passage from Gravesend, and his friendship with Lieutenant Hergest, with mention of Hergest's entertaining accounts of places visited with Captain Cook. Gooch also discusses his attachment to Miss Smithson.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 31 July-1 Aug. 1791
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.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 17 July 1791
Concerning the time of the ship's departure, and describing the companions with whom he would associate during the voyage.
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 20 Apr. 1792
Describing their passage to the Marquesas Islands, interaction with local islanders, and a solar eclipse observed there. The letter is partly written in Greek script.
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