New, Thomas, 1824 (Captain Royal Navy)
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
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), 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 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, 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, 29 Aug.-5 Sept. 1791
Written on the first part of the voyage at sea and concluding at Tenerife. The letter includes a description of a storm encountered in the Bay of Biscay and mention of his plans to make Captain New's son and Mr Pitts computers of his observations.
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