| RefNo | MA/164/14 |
| Previous numbers | MA.170. MS.632 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Nottingham House, Alberta, Canada, by Peter Fidler |
| Creator | Fidler; Peter (1769-1822); British surveyor and cartographer |
| Colen; Joseph (c.1751-1818); British Chief Factor for the Hudson's Bay Company |
| Date | 20 May 1804-23 May 1805 |
| Description | Daily meteorological observations made morning, afternoon and evening at the Hudson's Bay Company Nottingham House. Commencing at 6.00am, 2.00pm and 9.00pm, the times varying slightly over the period. Columns for date and time, thermometer, wind direction and strength, and general weather remarks. Including sightings of the aurora borealis.
With a note signed by Peter Fidler [p.23]: 'This winter has been very mild with little snow - & the snow melted away early in the Spring'.
Headed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Observations made at Nottingham House Athapescon Lake exactly in the same place and with the same Thermometer as those of these last two years - by Peter Fidler'. Stamped 'Soc. Reg. Lond.' and inscribed 'Presented by Joseph Colen Esqr. Jany 16 1806'. Inscribed [p.24]: 'Meteorological Journal transmitted to J. Colen by Mr. P. Fidler from Hudson's Bay - 1805'. |
| Extent | 24p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 324x198mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |