RefNo | MA/22/3 |
Previous numbers | MA.22 |
Level | Item |
Title | Meteorological observations at Burlington, Vermont, United States of America, by George Wyllys Benedict |
Creator | Benedict; George Wyllys (1796-1871) American Professor of Mathematics, naturalist, and telegraph superintendent |
Date | 21-22 June 1839 |
Description | Hourly observations [at the University of Vermont?], commencing at 6.00am on 21 June and concluding at 6.00pm on 22 June 1839 [Summer solstice]. The columns record: time of observations, barometer corrected mm.; detached thermometer Fahrenheit; winds; and general weather remarks.
Headed: 'Observations made at Burlington Vt. by G.W. Benedict'. With a note: 'Situation & instruments as before'. Endorsed verso [p.2]: 'University of Vt. June 21st & 22d 1839'. |
Extent | 2p. |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
Dimensions | 227x204mm. |
AccessStatus | Open |