| Description | Daily meteorological records, kept on printed sheets. These record the hour of observations (at two hourly intervals), barometer in inches and decimals, thermometer, winds, quarter and strength, weather, rain in inches, and general remarks. The number of manuscript entries for the barometer and thermometer varies, from three to seven entries per day, with no consistent times; but the columns are most commonly kept in the range of 6.00am to 6.00pm. Generally, there are more records of wind direction and strength.
Inscribed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Register kept at the Master Attendant's Office Trincomalee...The letters and figures made use of in this Register are in accordance with those used at Greenwich. Joseph Higgs Master Attendant'.
Signed again [p.93]: 'Joseph Higgs Master Attendant'. The rear cover is inscribed in ink: 'Meteorological Register Trincomalee September 1839 to February 1840'. |