| RefNo | MA/110/3 |
| Previous numbers | MA.110 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from George Anne Martin, Belgrave House, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, to John David Roberton |
| Creator | Martin; George Anne (1806-1867); British physician |
| Recipient | Roberton; John David (fl.1820s-1840s); British assistant secretary of the Royal Society |
| Date | 26 December 1842 |
| Description | Martin encloses hourly observations taken from the new barometer. He is pleased with the instrument, finding it very sensitive to changes in atmospheric pressure.
With a table of hourly meteorological observations [pp.3-4] made from 6.00am to 12.00pm on 21 December [December solstice]. Columns for the hour, barometer, wind and general weather remarks. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 256x203mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |