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  <dc:title>Meteorological observations at Swan River [Canada], by Peter Fidler</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Daily observations, usually three per day: showing date and time, thermometer readings, wind directuion and speed, and general remarks on the weather. 

Headed: 'Meteorological Journal kept at Swan River Lat[itud]e. 53 degrees 22' North, Long[itud]e. 100 degrees 46' West from Green[wich] a Spirit Fahrenheits Thermometer made by Dollond 8 inches Long - hung in the Shade facing the North 5 feet above the Ground - by Peter Fidler.'

Royal Society stamp [p.1] and inscription: 'Presented by Joseph Colen Esqr. Apr. 27. 1809.' Numbered in ink [p.4] '14' and with a typed paper label: 'Swan River Manitoba. 1807-8. ? Fidler.' </dc:description>
  <dc:date>1 November 1807-29 March 1808</dc:date>
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