| RefNo | MA/341/5/3 |
| Previous numbers | MA.341 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Meteorological observations made at Poona [Pune], India, by Richard Fitzsimmons and J P Vincent |
| Creator | Fitzsimmons; Richard (fl.1850s); British soldier |
| Vincent; J P (fl.1850s); British soldier |
| Woodward; G P M (d.1929); Irish surgeon in the British army |
| Gulland; Alexander Dudgeon (1883-1924); British army Surgeon General |
| Date | 15 January-21 December 1858 |
| Description | Hourly barometer, hygrometer and wind observations made at the Regimental hospital, Pune, Maharashtra State. Two sets of readings per month, with a gap June-July, commencing from 6.00am, and ending at 5.00am on the following day. Columns for: times of observation; barometer no.36 reading with attached thermometer, and corrected reading; dry and wet bulb thermometers, with corrected readings; dew point by Apjohn's formula and by Glaisher's tables; elastic force of vapour; humidity; wind force and direction; clouds and general remarks.
Each sheet is headed 'Meteorological Observatory at Camp Poona. Hourly observations taken on...' [date]. Observations were made by Private Richard Fitzsimmon, 3rd Bombay European Regiment, January-May 1858 and by Lance Corporal J.P. Vincent, 2nd Bombay European Regiment of Light Infantry, July-December 1858. Signed by various assistant surgeons [many illegible], including Alexander Dudgeon Gulland and G.P.M. Woodward. Typed paper label [p.2]: 'Poona. Hourly met. obs, various days in 1858.'. |
| Extent | 42p. [verso pages blank except p.2] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 400x314mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |