Description | Daily meteorological observations, usually three readings per day, commencing at 7.00am, 2.00pm and 9.00pm, but times varying across the period. Columns for date and time, thermometer, wind direction and force, and general weather remarks.
Headed [p.1]: 'Thermometrical Observations made at Cumberland House Hudson's Bay North America...made with a Fahrenheit's Spirit Thermometer by Dollond, hung 5 feet above the Ground in a Northern aspect, in the Shade'. Stamped 'Soc. Reg. Lond.' and inscribed in ink 'Presented by Joseph Colen Esqr. Jany. 28. 1808'. With an end-note [p.6] signed by Peter Fidler. |