| RefNo | MA/206/3 |
| Previous numbers | MA.207 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Madras [Chennai], India, by William Petrie |
| Date | 14 September 1786-17 February 1787 |
| Description | Daily meteorological observations at Madras [Chennai], India. Thermometer readings taken at sunrise, noon and sunset, with general remarks on the weather.
Headed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Diary kept at Madras from the 14th of September, to the 7th of October 1786. Thermometer only' and [p.3] 'Meteorological Diary...9th of October to the 17th of February'. Stamped 'Soc: Reg: Lond: ex dono Auctoris', and inscribed 'Dec. 20. 1787'. Signed [p.12] 'Wm. Petrie'. |
| Extent | 12p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper. |
| Dimensions | 382x230mm. |
| Place origin | Madras [Chennai], India |
| Origin coordinates | 13.0825, 80.275 |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2987 | Petrie; William (1747 - 1816); Officer of the East India Company | 1747 - 1816 |