| Reference number | MS/257/1/240 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.240 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/39/240 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of part of a letter from John Allan Broun, Makerstoun, Kelso to James David Forbes |
| Date | 18 March 1843 |
| Description | Discusses the number of pages and space needed to print observations, based on estimates made by using previous meteorological observations printed in the Royal Society’s [Philosophical] Transactions. Broun specifies pages and forms needed for daily, term, extra observations, and miscellaneous register. Discussion on the form for daily observations including detail on different information to be recorded in different columns. Broun recommends printing the observations of terms and small disturbances in the same value as the daily observations. Suggestions regarding extraordinary disturbances. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA3813 | Broun; John Allan (1817 - 1879) | 1817 - 1879 |
| NA6280 | Forbes; James David (1809 - 1868); natural philosopher | 1809 - 1868 |