Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 17 July 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 47-48
Scope and Contents
Concerning the time of the ship's departure, and describing the companions with whom he would associate during the voyage.
Dates
- Creation: 17 July 1791
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Brockdish [destination]
Original geographic information
London [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-12-18 10:11:39+00:00
Subject
- Gooch, William, 1817 (father of astronomer, William Gooch) (Recipient, Person)
- Gooch, Sarah, 1817 (mother of astronomer, William Gooch) (Recipient, Person)
- Daedalus, store ship (fl 1791-1792) (Organization)
- Hergest, Richard, 1792 (Lieutenant Royal Navy) (Person)
- Pitts, William, fl1791 (assistant to William Gooch) (Person)
Repository Details
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