Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 1791-08-17
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.6.48: 68-69
Scope and Contents
Concerning further delays, his need for more money to pay the expenses of his equipment, and letters to Miss Smithson, his 'little Goody Two-Shoes'.
Dates
- 1791-08-17
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Brockdish [destination]
Original geographic information
Portsmouth [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-12-18 12:38:38+00:00
- Brockdish
- Daedalus, store ship (fl 1791-1792)
- Gooch, Sarah, 1817 (mother of astronomer, William Gooch) (Recipient)
- Gooch, William, 1817 (father of astronomer, William Gooch) (Recipient)
- Hergest, Richard, 1792 (Lieutenant Royal Navy)
- Portsmouth
- Smithson, Sally, 1771 (sweetheart of astronomer, William Gooch)
Creator
Repository Details
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