Gooch, William, 1817 (father of astronomer, William Gooch)
Person
Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:
Series
Copy of a letter from William Gooch (senior) to Rev. Richard Belward, 10 Nov. 1793
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 102
Scope and Contents
Thanking him and the heads of Caius College for the kindness shown to his son.
Dates:
10 Nov. 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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Fonds
Final letter from William Gooch to his parents, 2 May 1792
Fonds
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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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Series
Letter from 'Billy' [William Gooch] to his parents, 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 18-19
Scope and Contents
Referring to his forthcoming voyage and including a list of the instruments he was to take abroad.
Dates:
1791
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Two-letter class: western post-medieval manuscripts
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Mm
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Letters, Memoranda, and Journal, containing the History of Mr William Gooch [Fellow of Caius College], Astronomer of the Daedalus Transport
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Letters from William Gooch
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Letters from William Gooch to his parents, William and Sarah Gooch
Fonds
Letter from C. Nichols to Dawson Turner, 22 Feb. 1835
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 199-200
Scope and Contents
Reminiscing about his old school friend, William Gooch.
Dates:
22 Feb. 1835
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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Fonds
Letter from Captain William Robert Broughton to William Gooch (senior), 16 Oct. 1794
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 128-129
Scope and Contents
Vindicating the reputation of Lieutenant Hergest and informing Gooch of the execution of those people who were an accessory to the massacre.
Dates:
16 Oct. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 18 July 1793
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 94-95
Scope and Contents
Concerning his deceased son's salary and will, and offering his condolences.
Dates:
18 July 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 17 Aug. 1793
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 96-97
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
17 Aug. 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 7 Sept. 1793
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 98-99
Scope and Contents
On the proving of Mr Gooch's will and payment of his salary, and clarifying the date of his death (10 May 1792).
Dates:
7 Sept. 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 17 Sept. 1793
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 100-101
Scope and Contents
Providing directions with regard to his son's will.
Dates:
17 Sept. 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 12 Nov. 1793
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 103-104
Scope and Contents
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
12 Nov. 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 16 Nov. 1793
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 105-106
Scope and Contents
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
16 Nov. 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 26 Nov. 1793
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 108-109
Scope and Contents
Concerning the heavy percentage required of his son's money.
Dates:
26 Nov. 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 26 Dec. 1793
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 110-111
Scope and Contents
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
26 Dec. 1793
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 3 Jan. 1794
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 112-113
Scope and Contents
Concerning the money raised by the sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
3 Jan. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 14 Jan. 1794
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 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:
14 Jan. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 25 Jan. 1794
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 117-118
Scope and Contents
Regarding money owed by and to his son.
Dates:
25 Jan. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 13 Feb. 1794
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 119-121
Scope and Contents
With a statement concerning monies owed to Gooch by the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
13 Feb. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 15 Feb. 1794
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 122-123
Scope and Contents
Giving directions concerning further money owed to Gooch by the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
15 Feb. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 21 Feb. 1794
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 124-125
Scope and Contents
Requesting a receipt for payment of £8 for Gooch's expenses on instruments.
Dates:
21 Feb. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 23 Aug. 1794
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 126-127
Scope and Contents
Regarding the settling of his son's accounts.
Dates:
23 Aug. 1794
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Letter from William Gooch, Brockdish, Norfolk, 1794-04-27
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/187/19: 1
Scope and Contents
The letter is concerned with the settling of accounts.
Dates:
1794-04-27
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson, 24 Sept. 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 75
Scope and Contents
Congratulating her on her birthday.
Dates:
24 Sept. 1791
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Two-letter class: western post-medieval manuscripts
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Mm
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Letters, Memoranda, and Journal, containing the History of Mr William Gooch [Fellow of Caius College], Astronomer of the Daedalus Transport
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Letters from William Gooch
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Letters from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson
Series
Letter from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson, 1 Oct. 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 76
Scope and Contents
Mentioning his son's good character and prospects.
Dates:
1 Oct. 1791
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Two-letter class: western post-medieval manuscripts
/
Mm
/
Letters, Memoranda, and Journal, containing the History of Mr William Gooch [Fellow of Caius College], Astronomer of the Daedalus Transport
/
Letters from William Gooch
/
Letters from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson
Fonds
Letter from William Gooch (senior) to Miss Sally Smithson, 1 Oct 1792
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 93
Scope and Contents
Congratulating her on her twentieth birthday.
Dates:
1 Oct 1792
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Letter from William Gooch to his father, 12 July 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 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:
12 July 1791
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Two-letter class: western post-medieval manuscripts
/
Mm
/
Letters, Memoranda, and Journal, containing the History of Mr William Gooch [Fellow of Caius College], Astronomer of the Daedalus Transport
/
Letters from William Gooch
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Letters from William Gooch to his parents, William and Sarah Gooch
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- Archives and MSS Dept. (GBR/0012) 55
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- Greenwich 18
- Cambridge 8
- Portsmouth 7
- Rio de Janeiro 4
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- Gravesend 1
- Hawaii 1
- Hawaiian Islands 1
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- Marquises, Îles 1
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