| Description | Daily meteorological observations taken at several times during each day, varying up to a maximum of five instrument readings. The printed sheets have columns for hour of the day, barometer in inches, thermometer in degrees, maximum and minimum temperatures of the 24 hour periods, wind quarter and strength, weather and general remarks.
The general remarks are sparse, but contain notes on the aurora borealis and news of notable weather.
Headed [p.1]: 'St. John's, Newfoundland Jany. 1840'. Stamped 'Received CD Oct 3 1842'. |