Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician)
Person
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Fonds
Abstract of a report from William Gooch to the Astronomer Royal, 1791-11-17
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 196
Scope and Contents
Reporting from Rio de Janeiro on problems with his instruments and with discipline on board the Daedalus; transcribed by Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1791-11-17
Conditions Governing Access:
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1793-07-18
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 94-95
Scope and Contents
Concerning his deceased son's salary and will, and offering his condolences.
Dates:
1793-07-18
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1793-08-17
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 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:
1793-08-17
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1792-09-07
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 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:
1792-09-07
Conditions Governing Access:
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1793-09-17
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 100-101
Scope and Contents
Providing directions with regard to his son's will.
Dates:
1793-09-17
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1793-11-12
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 103-104
Scope and Contents
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
1793-11-12
Conditions Governing Access:
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Series
Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to William Gooch (senior), 1793-11-16
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 105-106
Scope and Contents
Concerning the bill of sale of his son's effects.
Dates:
1793-11-16
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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), 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
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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 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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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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- ARCHON code (for CUL materials): Archives and MSS Dept. (GBR/0012) X
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- Brockdish 19
- Greenwich 17
- Nootka Sound 3
- Rio de Janeiro 1
- São Tiago 1
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