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Reference numberMA/100/3
Previous numbersMA.100
LevelItem
TitleMeteorological observations at Haverfordwest, Wales, by Perrott Williams
CreatorWilliams; Perrott (fl. 1722-1733); British physician
Date1 January-31 December 1727
DescriptionTwice daily meteorological observations, made at 8.00am and 4.00pm, with occasional additional readings, at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. Columns for date and time, barometer, thermometer, wind direction and strength, and general weather remarks.

Observations made in response to the paper: 'Invitatio ad observationes meteorologicas communi consilio instituendas', by James Jurin, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, v.32 (1723), pp.422-427.

Inscribed [p.1]: 'To Doctor Jurin at his House on Garlick-Hill, Bow Lane, London, This. By Dr. Perrott Williams of Haverford West'.
LanguageLatin
Extent18p. [p.2 and pp.17-18 blank]
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Dimensions416x166mm.
Access statusOpen
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