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RefNoMA/110/3
Previous numbersMA.110
LevelItem
TitleLetter from George Anne Martin, Belgrave House, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, to John David Roberton
CreatorMartin; George Anne (1806-1867); British physician
Date26 December 1842
DescriptionMartin 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.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Dimensions256x203mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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