Reference number | MA/336 |
Previous numbers | MA.336 |
Level | File |
Title | Meteorological observations made at Singapore, by C M [Charles Morgan] Elliot |
Creator | Elliot; Charles Morgan (1815-1852); British army officer and engineer |
Date | 1 June-31 December 1832 |
Description | Daily observations of wind direction and force, plotted on charts which also contain a rainfall register. Each sheet commences at midday (eg from 1 June), and ends at midday on the following day (eg on 2 June). The commencement date appears at the foot of each sheet, with the signature 'C M Elliot 2nd Lt. Engineers'. The signature later varies, the rank to 'lieutenant', and with the addition of 'Singapore'. Inscribed [p.185]: 'C M Elliot Lt. Engineer Supt. Mag. Obsy. Singapore'.
Each monthly gathering is inscribed verso, commencing at the first sheet: 'Anemometer Curves Singapore June 1841'. |
Extent | 214p. [generally, rectos only, versos blank except for endorsements] |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Ink on paper |
Dimensions | 327x409mm. |
Access status | Open |