| Reference number | MA/113/1 |
| Previous numbers | MA.113 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from William Walton, Allenheads, near Hexham, to [John David] Roberton, Assistant Secretary, the Royal Society, Somerset House, London |
| Creator | Walton; William (d.1863); British clergyman |
| Date | 5 January 1838 |
| Description | A literary gentleman about to publish the History and Antiquities of Carlisle and its vicinity has asked Walton to furnish information about the Helm Wind, prevailing in the neighbourhood. Walton's paper on the subject was read at the Royal Society, and he asks if he may share a copy, which he has, with the author. He does not wish to do anything against the rules of the Society. He forwards extracts from his meteorological journal, which has the interest of the immense quantity of rain which fell on the district: 51 1/2 inches in 1837 and 61 1/2 inches in 1836. Allenheads is 1400 feet above sea level. He could give a daily journal if desirable, but for now he sends monthly averages.
Table of monthly meteorological observations at Allenheads, January-December 1837, averaging readings taken at 9.00am and 3.00pm [p.3]. Columns for mean barometer readings, attached thermometer, external thermometer, rain in inches and wind direction (easterly and westerly). With a mean for the year at the foot of each column.
Endorsed [p.4]: 'Mr. Walton 1837. Allenheads Jan-Dec'. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 238x186mm. |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | AP/21/10 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5534 | Walton; William (- 1863) | - 1863 |