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Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 31 July-1 Aug. 1791

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 55-58

Scope and Contents

Written from the Downs, giving a detailed inventory of the books, instruments and other belongings in his cabin; describing an accident in which a timekeeper by Earnshaw was broken by a cat [Mm.6.48: 56v]; and discussing their probable route.

Dates

  • Creation: 31 July-1 Aug. 1791

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the File:

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Extent

4 folio(s) (4 ff.) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Original geographic information

Brockdish [destination]

Original geographic information

The Downs [origination]

Finding aid date

2012-12-18 10:13:44+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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