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Reference numberMA/220/8
Previous numbersMA.220
LevelFile
TitleMeteorological observations at the Royal Society's apartments at Somerset House, London, by [Stephen Lee?]
CreatorLee; Stephen (d.1835); British librarian and assistant secretary to the Royal Society
The Royal Society (founded 1660)
Date1 January 1819-3 January 1820
DescriptionDaily meteorological observations made at Somerset House, generally made in the morning and afternoon. On printed sheets, with columns for the date, time [scored through and replaced with 'sixes'], external and interior thermometers, barometer, hygrometer, rain, direction and strength of winds, and general weather remarks.

Published as 'Meteorological Journal, kept at the apartments of the Royal Society, by order of the President and Council', Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, v.110 (1820), pp.1-26 [additional].

In a paper wrapper, stamped: 'The Royal Society of London'. There are some rough financial accounts 1816-1818 [p.10], mentioning Sir Humphry Davy and others.
Extent50p. [recto pages only, occasional notes on verso pages].
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper, in paper wrappers.
Dimensions390x250mm.
Access statusOpen
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