Record

RefNoMA/172/3
Previous numbersMA.173. MS.633
LevelItem
TitleMeteorological observations at Reed Lake House, Canada, author unknown
Date21 October 1794-29 May 1795
DescriptionDaily meteorological observations made at Reed Lake House, a Hudson's Bay Company station in Manitoba, Canada. Commencing with observations made at 7.30am, midday, and at 9.00pm., then a fourth at 2.00pm from 26 October, with time variations during this period. Columns for the date and time, thermometer, wind direction and force, and general weather remarks.

Headed [p.1]: 'A Meteorological Journal kept at the Reed Lake House 1794 & 1795'. Stamped 'Soc. Reg. Lond.' and inscribed 'Presented by Mr. Joseph Colen, Nov. 19 1795'. Signed [p.11]: 'Errors Excepted Josh. Colen'.
Extent24p. [pp.12-24 blank].
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Dimensions313x202mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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