Description | Hourly observations of wind direction and daily summaries of the maximum force of wind and wind direction, with rainfall in inches, and remarks. In monthly gatherings for the year. Tables for January and February also contain Moon's age at Noon, and times of transit. With two associated memoranda by C.M. Elliot [p.1 and p.23].
The two tables per month are headed: 'Direction of the Wind during the month of... [inserted]'; and 'Maximum Force of the Wind in lbs, and quantity of rain...for the month of...' [inserted]. Inscribed [p.38]: 'Abstract of the force and Direction of Wind &c for September 1842'. Each monthly sheet is signed by C.M. Elliot. Various endorsements and inscriptions on the verso sheets. |