Meteorological observations at Middlewich, Cheshire, England, by Samuel Vernon Monthly summaries, giving highest and lowest barometer and thermometer readings, with variances, together with horticultural observations for the time of year. Occasional meteorological and astronomical comments. Each year ends with a set of notes on the annual average of temperature, with temperature and air pressure extremes, and some general remarks. The final entry, for 1774, also contains a table of [approximately] monthly values of surface rain, in inches. Commencing 'An extract from some Meteorological observations &c: made at Middlewich in Cheshire in Lat: 53D 12M N: together wth. a Kalendar of Flora & Pomona &c: [inscribed to Docr. Fothergill] by [his most obt. Servt.] Saml. Vernon Esq.' 'The instruments used are kept in a small Study facing the N.E. where no fires are kept & the observations are generally made about ten o'clock in the morning. The situation of the Garden is warm & the Soil a strong Loam, bottoming upon Marl: the Soil is improved by the addition of River Sand'. January 1768-December 1774