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Letter, regarding details of the thermometer, barometer and hygroscope used for observations from John Huxham to James Jurin

Reference number: CLP/5/31

Date: 30 April 1724

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Huxham describes a thermometer, barometer and hygroscope used in his meteorological observations.

Subject: Meteorology

Read to the Royal Society on 30 April 1724

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CLP/5/31
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30 April 1724
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Ink on paper
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4 pages
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Manuscript

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John Huxham

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John Huxham, Letter, regarding details of the thermometer, barometer and hygroscope used for observations from John Huxham to James Jurin, 30 April 1724, CLP/5/31, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_5_31/letter-regarding-details-of-the-thermometer-barometer-and-hygroscope-used-for-observations-from-john-huxham-to-james-jurin, accessed on 07 November 2025

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