| RefNo | MA/22/2 |
| Previous numbers | MA.22 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Burlington, Vermont, United States of America, by George Wyllys Benedict and Farrand Northrop Benedict |
| Creator | Benedict; George Wyllys (1796-1871) American Professor of Mathematics, naturalist, and telegraph superintendent |
| Benedict; Farrand Northrop (1803-1880); American Professor of Mathematics, surveyor, and engineer |
| Date | 21-24 March 1839 |
| Description | Hourly observations at the University of Vermont, commencing at 6.00am on 21 March and concluding at 6.00pm on 22 March [Spring equinox]. With a second set of observations, six per day, commencing at 6.00am on 23 March and concluding at 9.00pm on 24 March 1839. In both tables, columns record: time of observations, barometer corrected mm.; attached thermometer cms.; detached thermometer Fahrenheit; dew point Fahrenheit [generally not completed]; winds; and general weather remarks.
Headed: 'Meteorological observations made at the University of Vt. by Profs. G.W. & F.N. Benedict'. With a note: 'Situation as in Decr. 1837. Instruments the same & corrections the same'. Endorsed verso [p.2]: '1839 March. University of Vt.' with some crossed out text. |
| Extent | 2p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 281x204mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |