| Description | Daily meteorological records, kept on printed sheets. These record the hour of observations (at two hourly intervals), barometer in inches and decimals, thermometer, winds, quarter and strength, weather, rain in inches, and general remarks. The number of manuscript entries for the barometer and thermometer becomes more consistent in this volume, usually seven entries per day, between 6.00am and 6.00pm. Generally, there are more records of wind direction and strength. From 16 August 1840, there are no temperature observations: a note on p.85 states 'Thermometer broke'.
Inscribed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Journal kept at Trincomalee between 1st March and 31st August 1840. Joseph Higgs Master Attendant'.
Signed again [p.93]: 'Master Attendant's Office Trincomalee...Joseph Higgs Master Attendant'. |