| RefNo | MA/3/1 |
| Previous numbers | MA.3 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Toronto [Canada], by Charles James Buchanan Riddell |
| Creator | Riddell; Charles James Buchanan (1817-1903); British army officer and geophysicist |
| Date | 1 January-31 December 1840 |
| Description | Monthly meteorological data sheets, January-December 1840, in two parts: form 1 containing uncorrected meteorological observations, form 2 corrected meteorological results. Form 2 containing the corrected data for December 1840 is not present.
Form 1, main table, contains columns of information on: date and Moon; barometer; temperature and dew point; wet bulb thermometer; temperature minimum and maximium, with solar radiation data; temperature of sea or running water; wind direction and gauge; rainfall; electricity; general weather remmarks; latutude and longitude at noon; with a repeated date and Moon column. A secondary table, below, is for uncorrected and corrected hourly observations of the barometer and thermometer on the 21st day of the month [Winter solstice].
Form 2, main table, contains columns of information on: date and Moon; pressure of atmosphere; elasticity of vapour; and temperature (maximum, minimum and mean). A second set of tables, below, presents monthly temperature and pressure in graphical form.
Completed by Lieutenant C.J.B. Riddell, Royal Artillery, Toronto, Upper Canada, with his signature on sheets 1-20; there are no signatures on sheets 21-23.
Each sheet is inscribed: 'Published by Richard & John E. Taylor, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London.'; and lower right: 'J. Basire sc.' |
| Extent | 46p. [numbered 1-23, rectos contain data, verso pages contain endorsements only] |
| Format | Printed |
| Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 490x685mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7327 | Riddell; Charles James Buchanan (1817 - 1903) | 1817 - 1903 |