Record

RefNoMA/74
Previous numbersMA.74
LevelItem
TitleMeteorological observations at Nassau, Bahamas, by John Campbell Lees
CreatorLees; Sir John Campbell (c.1795-1873); British colonial judge
DateJanuary-December 1839
DescriptionMonthly printed tables of meteorological observations. Columns commence with the day of the month and the Moon's age. There follow thermometer readings at 7.00am and 9.00pm, with daily maximum and nightly minimum temperatures, barometer readings at 7.00am and 9.00pm, with wind directions at 7.00am, noon, and 9.00pm. These are concluded by weather remarks [usually indicating cloud cover] at 7.00am, noon, 9,00pm and 'night', with rainfall in inches and general observations on weather. More remarks and a key to abbreviations appears at the foot of each table.

Front cover sheet inscribed in manuscript [p.1]: 'Meteorological Journal for the year 1839. Kept by John Campbell Lees Esqre. at Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas'. With an ink stamp: 'Soc. Reg. Lond.'
Extent24p. [recto sheets only, verso sheets blank]
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
Dimensions198x317mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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