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RefNoMA/36/7
Previous numbersMA.36
LevelItem
TitleMeteorological observations at Plymouth, Montserrat, by Francis Burke
CreatorBurke; Francis (1800-1862); British planter in the West Indies
Date1 March-30 April 1840
DescriptionDaily meteorological records from Montserrat, the British Overseas Territory. A single observation for each day, made at 10.00 [am or pm?]. Columns for date and time of observations, barometer, thermometer, and wind direction and strength, with general remarks. With notes on the high and low marks of the two instruments at the conclusion of each table.

Headed [p.1]: 'Meteorological Report for March 1840' and [p.2] 'Meteorological Report for April 1840'. Signed [pp.1 and 2] by Francis Burke.
Extent2p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Dimensions316x202mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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