| Reference number | MA/8 |
| Previous numbers | MA.8 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Boston, Massachusetts [United States of America], by Grafton Feveryear |
| Creator | Feveryear; Grafton (fl.1720s); American colonial merchant |
| Date | 26 January 1725-31 March 1726 |
| Description | Daily observations, usually twice daily at varying times, of barometric pressure, wind direction, and general weather notes.
The barometer being used was presented to Feveryear by Cotton Mather, apparently in response to James Jurin's appeal for information in the paper: 'Invitatio ad observationes meteorologicas communi consilio instituendas', Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, v.32 (1723), pp.422-427.
Commencing [p.1] with a title page: 'Mr. Feveryear's Observations on y Weather &c Boston New England'. Typed paper label on front cover: 'Boston Mass. Jan 1724/5 - Mar 1726. Feveryear.' |
| Extent | 1 volume: 28p. [pp.26-28 blank] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper, bound in marbled paper covers. |
| Dimensions | 190x158mm. |
| Access status | Open |