Gooch, William, 1817 (father of astronomer, William Gooch)
Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:
Copy of a letter from William Gooch (senior) to Rev. Richard Belward, 10 Nov. 1793
Thanking him and the heads of Caius College for the kindness shown to his son.
Final letter from William Gooch to his parents, 2 May 1792
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.
Letter from 'Billy' [William Gooch] to his parents, 1791
Referring to his forthcoming voyage and including a list of the instruments he was to take abroad.
Letter from C. Nichols to Dawson Turner, 22 Feb. 1835
Reminiscing about his old school friend, William Gooch.
Letter from Captain William Robert Broughton to William Gooch (senior), 16 Oct. 1794
Vindicating the reputation of Lieutenant Hergest and informing Gooch of the execution of those people who were an accessory to the massacre.
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), 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), 7 Sept. 1793
On the proving of Mr Gooch's will and payment of his salary, and clarifying the date of his death (10 May 1792).
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 17 Sept. 1793
Providing directions with regard to his son's will.
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), 16 Nov. 1793
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 26 Nov. 1793
Concerning the heavy percentage required of his son's money.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 26 Dec. 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), 25 Jan. 1794
Regarding money owed by and to his son.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 13 Feb. 1794
With a statement concerning monies owed to Gooch by the Board of Longitude.
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), 21 Feb. 1794
Requesting a receipt for payment of £8 for Gooch's expenses on instruments.
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 23 Aug. 1794
Regarding the settling of his son's accounts.
Letter from William Gooch, Brockdish, Norfolk, 1794-04-27
The letter is concerned with the settling of accounts.
Letter from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson, 1 Oct 1792
Congratulating her on her twentieth birthday.
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.
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