RefNo | MA/128/2 |
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 May-31 December 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'. From June 1843, the postnominal 'F.R.S.' is added in manuscript. With the attribution 'H. Brouard, Printer, Guernsey'. Endorsed [p.2]: 'No. 412 Recd' 11 Jan 1844 S.H.C.' [Samuel Hunter Christie] Meteorological Journal kept at Guernsey from May to Decr. 1843 (inclusive) by Dr. Hoskins, F.R.S.'. |
Extent | 16p. [recto pages only, verso pages blank, with one exception]. |
Format | Printed |
Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
Dimensions | 225x282mm. |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA7603 | Hoskins; Samuel Elliott (1799 - 1888) | 1799 - 1888 |