| RefNo | MA/128/1 |
| Previous numbers | MA.128 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Guernsey, Channel Islands, by Samuel Elliott Hoskins |
| Creator | Hoskins; Samuel Elliott (1799-1888); British physician |
| Date | 1 October 1842-30 April 1843 |
| Description | Meteorological observations kept on monthly printed sheets, from Guernsey, Channel Islands. Columns for: date, uncorrected barometer and attached thermometer readings at 9.00am and 3.00pm, wet and dry bulb difference [not used], dew point at 9.00am in fahrenheit; external thermometer readings at 9.00am and 3.00pm in fahrenheit, highest and lowest temperatures of a self-registering thermometer, rain in inches and wind direction at 9.00am, with general weather remarks.
Each sheet is headed: 'Meteorological Journal for [date]...kept at Guernsey, by Dr. Hoskins'. With the attribution 'H. Brouard, Printer, Guernsey'. Endorsed [p.6]: '1842. October. Novr. & Decr. Jan to April 1843 at Guernsey, Dr. Hoskins' and [p.8] 'Meteorological Archives 1st June 1843 S.H.C.' [Samuel Hunter Christie]. |
| Extent | 14p. [usually recto pages only, verso pages blank, with exceptions]. |
| Format | Printed |
| Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 224x282mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7603 | Hoskins; Samuel Elliott (1799 - 1888) | 1799 - 1888 |