| RefNo | MS/257/3/128 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.873 bis |
| Previous numbers | ES3/38/873 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Fletcher Miller, Whitehaven to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 19 February 1848 |
| Description | Miller sends Sabine the ‘totals of rain for 1847, in the Lake District’ [see MS/257/3/129]. Miller remarks the year 1847 as a ‘dry one’. Refers to rain fall in the country in 1847. Miller has been busy since the new year which has prevented his towards his ‘annual [meteorological] report’. Refers to his preparation of tables for a presentation to The Royal Society. Description of obtaining ‘a series of accurate’ and ‘valuable records of the meteorology’ of Lake District, referring to the temperature and mountain gauge. Refers to [James] Glaisher’s report on radiation. |
| Extent | 6p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | MS/257/3/129 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5835 | Miller; John Fletcher (1816 - 1856) | 1816 - 1856 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |