| RefNo | MA/341/4/5 |
| Previous numbers | MA.341 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Meteorological diagrams made at Karachi, Pakistan, by James Ekin, 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 | 1 January-31 December 1858 |
| Description | Graphical representations of meteorological observations made at Karachi, Pakistan [then India] at the hospital of the 4th, then the 51st Regiments. Two diagrams per sheet. The upper diagram is headed: 'Barometer, and Wind and Rain Diagram from the 9 1/2am [eg 9.30am] observations'. The lower is headed: 'Thermometer and Hygrometer Diagram'. Direction of wind is noted by compass arrows.
Each sheet is headed 'Meteorological Observatory at the Hospital...'. changing from H.M 4th Regiment [January] to 51st Regiment [February onward] at Kurrachee [Karachi].
The author of the sheets is not noted. 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 [?]. Typed paper label [p.24]: 'Kurrachee. Barometer, wind & rain, thermometer and hygrometer diagrams. 1858.'. |
| Extent | 24p. [verso pages largely blank , except p.24] |
| Format | Printed |
| Manuscript |
| Watercolour |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 565x456mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |