Description | Daily observations of barometer and thermometers. The columns record maximum, minimum, mean and range readings of the barometer, dry bulb thermometer, wet bulb thermometer and a thermometer in the Sun, the latter from 8.00am to 5.00pm. With a column for depression of the wet bulb, and the number of grains evaporated from an area of 78 inches.
Signed by the author [p.1] 'John Porter Malcolmson, Civil Surgeon'. With a note: 'Strong gale from the North East since the 1st December which continue. Aden 11th December 1846'. Stamped verso: 'Received via Southampton 11 JAN. 1847'. |