Letter, regarding meteorological observations for December 1724 from John Huxham to James Jurin

Reference number: CLP/5/41

Date: 02 February 1725

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Surprised that previous letter went astray (see CLP/5/31) and sends this letter with the remaining observations for December 1724 - provides date, time, barometric and hygroscopic readings, temperature and wind direction.

Subject: Meteorology

Written by Huxham in Plymouth [England].

Reference number: CLP/5/41
Earliest possible date: 02 February 1725
Physical description: Ink on paper
Page extent: 4 pages
Format: Manuscript

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John Huxham

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John Huxham, Letter, regarding meteorological observations for December 1724 from John Huxham to James Jurin, 02 February 1725, CLP/5/41, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_5_41/letter-regarding-meteorological-observations-for-december-1724-from-john-huxham-to-james-jurin, accessed on 14 July 2025

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Letter, regarding details of the thermometer, barometer and hygroscope used for observations from John Huxham to James Jurin
Creator: John Huxham Reference number: CLP/5/31

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Classified papers of the Royal Society
1660-1741 Reference number: CLP
Classified papers: volume 5 concerning 'Weather'
1696-1724 Reference number: CLP/5

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Dates: 1592 - 1741

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