| RefNo | MA/220/8 |
| Previous numbers | MA.220 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Meteorological observations at the Royal Society's apartments at Somerset House, London, by [Stephen Lee?] |
| Creator | The Royal Society (founded 1660) |
| Date | 1 January 1819-3 January 1820 |
| Description | Daily meteorological observations made at Somerset House, generally made in the morning and afternoon. On printed sheets, with columns for the date, time [scored through and replaced with 'sixes'], external and interior thermometers, barometer, hygrometer, rain, direction and strength of winds, and general weather remarks.
Published as 'Meteorological Journal, kept at the apartments of the Royal Society, by order of the President and Council', Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, v.110 (1820), pp.1-26 [additional].
In a paper wrapper, stamped: 'The Royal Society of London'. There are some rough financial accounts 1816-1818 [p.10], mentioning Sir Humphry Davy and others. |
| Extent | 50p. [recto pages only, occasional notes on verso pages]. |
| Format | Printed |
| Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper, in paper wrappers. |
| Dimensions | 390x250mm. |
| Place origin | The Royal Society, Somerset House, London |
| Origin coordinates | 51.511111, -0.117778 |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1820.0002 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2916 | Lee; Stephen (fl 1798 - 1835); librarian and assistant secretary to the Royal Society | fl 1798 - 1835 |