| RefNo | MA/126/2 |
| Previous numbers | MA.126 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Arthur Utting, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk [postmark], to Captain [Edward John] Johnson, 13 Clement's Inn, Strand, London |
| Creator | Utting; Arthur (d.1849); British astronomer |
| Date | 25 September 1840 |
| Description | He sends his last hourly observations, supposing that Johnson has not yet returned to town. He hopes that Johnson will be in good health and will have enjoyed his excursion.
With a table headed [p.1]: 'Observations made in Latitude 52" 36" 12" N Longde. 6" 58 E. Commencing at 9AM and ending at 9PM September 21st 1840' [September equinox]. A second table [p.3] is headed: 'Pressure of the Atmosphere observed for 12 successive Hours Commencing at 9AM and ending at 9PM (Mean Time) June 22nd 1840' [June solstice]. Columns for the hours of mean time, portable barometer, attached thermometer, external thermometer, hygrometer, wind direction and general weather remarks.
Inscribed [p.1]: 'Recd. of Captain Johnson Dec 23 + 1840 J.F.W.H. [John Frederick William Herschel]. For communication to the Phy. Committee R.S.'. A similar inscription appears on p.3. Endorsed [p.6]: 'Mr. Utting's Obsns. for the Physical Committee R.S.' |
| Extent | 6p. [p.2 and pp.4-5 blank]. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 265x205mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |