Record

Reference numberMA/2/2
Previous numbersMA.2
LevelFile
TitleMeteorological observations at Longwood, St. Helena, by John Henry Lefroy
CreatorLefroy; Sir John Henry (1817-1890); British army officer and meteorologist
Date16 February-31 October 1840
DescriptionMonthly meteorological data sheets, February-October 1840. Corrected meteorological results, Form 2 only, with a main table, containing columns of information on: date and Moon; pressure of atmosphere; elasticity of vapour; and temperature (maximum, minimum and mean). A second set of tables, below, presents monthly temperature and pressure in graphical form.

Completed by Lieutenant John Henry Lefroy R.A., Magnetic Observatory, Longwood, St. Helena, with his signature on most sheets.

Each sheet is inscribed: 'Published by Richard & John E. Taylor, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London.'; and lower right: 'J. Basire sc.'
Extent18p. [numbered 1-9, rectos contain data, verso pages contain endorsements only.]
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Dimensions492x690mm.
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA7669Lefroy; Sir; John Henry (1817 - 1890)1817 - 1890
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