| RefNo | MA/341/4/3 |
| Previous numbers | MA.341 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Meteorological observations made at Karachi, Pakistan, by James Ekin, Henry March Webb, and others |
| Creator | Ekin; James (fl.1850s); British army surgeon |
| Webb; Henry March (1822-1904); British army surgeon |
| Webb; Vere (1817-1893); British army Surgeon General |
| Date | 21 January-21 December 1858 |
| Description | Hourly barometer, hygrometer and wind observations made at Karachi, Pakistan [then India] at the hospital of the 4th, then the 51st Regiments. Readings on 'Term-days', one set per month, commencing from 6.00am, and ending at 5.00am on the following day. Times of observation appear in the 'day of the month' column; the hygrometer, wind and cloud columns are completed, together with general weather remarks. All other columns are not filled. Additional columns for temperature of dew point by Daniell's hygrometer, and computed by Apjohn's formula have been added.
Each sheet is headed 'No. 1 Meteorological Observatory at the hospital of...', changing from H.M 4th Regiment [January] to 51st Regiment [February onward]. Inscribed 'Observations made by C. Richtern [?] 1st B.E. Reg. Fusiliers' [1st Batallion European Regiment of Fusiliers]. Variously signed and endorsed including by the Regimental Assistant Surgeons, J. Ekin, H. March Webb, and Vere Webb; also by the Superintending Surgeon C. T. Collier [?]. Inscribed verso with similar details. Typed paper label [p.24]: 'Kurrachee. Hourly met obs for one day in every month. 1858.'.
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| Extent | 24p. |
| Format | Printed |
| Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 440x560mm., and 444x560mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |