Banks, Joseph, Sir, 1743 - 1820 (Baronet, naturalist)
Person
Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:
Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 12 Mar. 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 24-25
Scope and Contents
Concerning progress on his appointment as astronomer and Joseph Banks' opposition to it.
Dates:
12 Mar. 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
Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 11 June 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 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:
11 June 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
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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
/
Letters from William Gooch
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Letters from William Gooch to his parents, William and Sarah Gooch
Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 13 June 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 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:
13 June 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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Letter from William Morison on a theory of refraction, 1785 - 1827
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 120-123
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1785 - 1827
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).
File
Letter to Sir Joseph Banks
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 35/41
Scope and Contents
An undated photostat of a letter from Nevil Maskelyne to Sir Joseph Banks, 13 June 1793, informing him of the circumstances of the death of Gooch following a shipwreck in the South Atlantic. He has interviewed Pitts, who was Gooch's assistant at the time, and wants Banks to be aware of what took place.
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).
Item
Note from Joseph Manton to George Gilpin, 1807-03-05
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 247
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Note and letter.
Dates:
1807-03-05
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).
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Note written on behalf of Sir Joseph Banks, 1820-05-23
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 350-351
Scope and Contents
Concerning a chronometer by Thomas Cumming.
Dates:
1820-05-23
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).
File
Papers on Pallas and Ceres, 1802 - 1804
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/123
Scope and Contents
Various loose papers relating to the discovery of Pallas and Ceres.1. Rough calculations of Pallas, 1803.2. Rough calculations of Ceres, 1803.3. Other calculations of Pallas written on a Royal Society invitation, 1803.4. Another calculation of Pallas, 1803.5. Calculations of Pallas, 1803.6. Observations of associated stars, 1802-1803.7. Computations from observations of Pallas, 1802-1803.8. Rough calculations of Pallas,...
Dates:
1802 - 1804
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).
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Papers relating to various innovations claimed by Hoene-Wroński, 1820 - 1821
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/12: 496-576
Scope and Contents
Includes an anonymous note describing Hoene-Wroński as an 'artful dangerous character' [RGO 14/12: 502] and a petition addressed to His Majesty, George IV [RGO 14/12: 536-538].
Dates:
1820 - 1821
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
Photographs and Photocopies, 1934 - 2000
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 35
Scope and Contents
Photographs, photocopies, photostats and microfilms of a wide range of papers relating to the Royal Observatory or to individuals or subjects connected to it. The majority of the material relates to Nevil Maskelyne. This includes a large set of Maskelyne's correspondence (RGO 35/3-96), including letters he received from French correspondents; correspondence of family members, including his brother, Captain Edmund Maskelyne, and his daughter, Margaret Maskelyne; and letters he sent to...
Dates:
1934 - 2000
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).
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Proposal from B. Talbot on finding the longitude by altitude of the sun and moon, 1789
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 60-62
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1789
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).
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Remarks made by Charles Hayley, 1805
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/27: 116-135
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Earnshaw with annotations by Hayley. The paper is preceded by a letter to Hayley from Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Charles Hayley, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/26: 112-130
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Arnold, preceded by related correspondence between Hayley and Sir Joseph Banks [RGO 14/26: 113-115]. Hayley's comments on the paper are outlined in the letter at [RGO 14/26: 114-115].
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Charles Young, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/26: 258-274b
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Arnold with annotations by Young. The paper is preceded by a letter to Young from Sir Joseph Banks [RGO 14/26: 259] and has a letter from Young at [RGO 14/26: 271].
Dates:
1805
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).
Item
Remarks made by Charles Young, 1805
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/27: 291-308b
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Earnshaw with annotations by Young. The paper is preceded by a letter to Young from Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Edward Troughton, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/27: 270-289b
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Earnshaw, preceded by a letter to Troughton from Sir Joseph Banks [RGO 14/27: 271]. Troughton's comments on the paper (and on a paper by Arnold) are outlined in the letter at [RGO 14/27: 272-273].
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Edward Troughton, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/26: 240-256
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Arnold; preceded by a letter to Troughton from Sir Joseph Banks.
For Troughton's comments on this paper (and on a paper by Earnshaw) see the letter at [RGO 14/27: 272-273].
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by John Brockbank, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/26: 39-56
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Arnold with annotations by Brockbank. The paper is preceded by related correspondence between Brockbank and Sir Joseph Banks [RGO 14/26: 40-41].
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Miles Brockbank, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/27: 41-58b
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Earnshaw with annotations by Brockbank. The paper is preceded by a letter to Brockbank from Sir Joseph Banks. It also includes an envelope addressed to E.J. Stone at [RGO 14/27: 51b].
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Mr Molyneux, 1805
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/27: 156-173
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Earnshaw with annotations by Molyneux. The paper is preceded by a letter to Molyneux from Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Owen Robinson, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/27: 251-268b
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Earnshaw with annotations by Robinson. The paper is preceded by a letter to Robinson from Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Owen Robinson, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/26: 222-238
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Arnold with a single annotation by Robinson [RGO 14/26: 230v]. The paper is preceded by a letter to Robinson from Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by P. Barraud, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/27: 3-20b
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Earnshaw with annotations by Barraud. The paper is preceded by a letter to Barraud from Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Robert Molyneux, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/26: 132-148b
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Arnold; there are no annotations by Molyneux. The paper is preceded by a letter from Sir Joseph Banks to Molyneux.
Dates:
1805
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).
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Remarks made by Robert Pennington, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/27: 194-211b
Scope and Contents
Printed paper by Earnshaw with annotations by Pennington. The paper is preceded by a letter to Pennington from Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1805
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).
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