Gooch, William, c1770 - 1792 (astronomer)
Person
Found in 75 Collections and/or Records:
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1793-11-26
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 108-109
Scope and Contents
Concerning the heavy percentage required of his son's money.
Dates:
1793-11-26
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1793-12-26
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 110-111
Scope and Contents
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
1793-12-26
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Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1794-01-03
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 112-113
Scope and Contents
Concerning the money raised by the sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
1794-01-03
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1794-01-14
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 114-115
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1794-01-14
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1794-01-25
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 117-118
Scope and Contents
Regarding money owed by and to his son.
Dates:
1794-01-25
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1794-02-13
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 119-121
Scope and Contents
With a statement concerning monies owed to Gooch by the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1794-02-13
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1794-02-15
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 122-123
Scope and Contents
Giving directions concerning further money owed to Gooch by the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1794-02-15
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1794-02-21
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 124-125
Scope and Contents
Requesting a receipt for payment of £8 for Gooch's expenses on instruments.
Dates:
1794-02-21
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1794-08-23
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 126-127
Scope and Contents
Regarding the settling of his son's accounts.
Dates:
1794-08-23
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Series
Letter from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson, 1791-09-24
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 75
Scope and Contents
Congratulating her on her birthday.
Dates:
1791-09-24
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Series
Letter from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson, 1791-10-01
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 76
Scope and Contents
Mentioning his son's good character and prospects.
Dates:
1791-10-01
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his father, 1791-07-12
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 44-45
Scope and Contents
Giving news of the ship and sending on the regards of Mrs and Miss Smithson. The letter includes a note written in Greek characters.
Dates:
1791-07-12
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his father, 1791-07
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 49-50
Scope and Contents
Written immediately previous to embarkation and concerning his final preparations, his ship mates and his friendship with Lieutenant Hergest.
Dates:
1791-07
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his father, William Gooch, 1791-04
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 28-30
Scope and Contents
Concerning the route of the voyage, and his prospects and plans in South America.
Dates:
1791-04
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his mother, Sarah Gooch, 1791-04-29
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 31-32
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1791-04-29
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1790-11-06
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 9-10
Scope and Contents
Giving news, including an account of Mr Peacock's successes towards being named Senior Wrangler.
Dates:
1790-11-06
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 11-15
Scope and Contents
Concerning his Cambridge examinations and his progress against Mr Peacock who was ultimately declared Senior Wrangler, with Gooch as Second Wrangler.
Also enclosing ranked lists of Wranglers and Senior and Junior Optimes [Mm.6.48: 13] and two copies of the tripos for the year 1791 (one translated) [Mm.6.48: 14-15].
Dates:
1791
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 16-17
Scope and Contents
Giving news and an account of a journey to Cambridge.
Dates:
1791
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 20-21
Scope and Contents
Giving news of Cambridge and of his plans to study Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and Italian during the voyage.
Dates:
1791
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-02-26
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 22-23
Scope and Contents
Concerning a delay in the departure and his expected duties as astronomer.
Dates:
1791-02-26
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-03-12
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 24-25
Scope and Contents
Concerning progress on his appointment as astronomer and Joseph Banks' opposition to it.
Dates:
1791-03-12
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-04-21
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 26-27
Scope and Contents
Concerning an interview with Nevil Maskelyne.
Dates:
1791-04-21
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-06-09
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 34-35
Scope and Contents
Concerning his preparations for going abroad and attention paid to him by William Wales, including his advice on suitable clothing and on bringing items to trade for profit.
Dates:
1791-06-09
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-06-11
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 36-37
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1791-06-11
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Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-06-13
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 38-39
Scope and Contents
Concerning the Board's resolution with regard to his salary, a box received from his mother, and a visit to Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1791-06-13
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