Letter 1793

Made:
1793
maker:
John Dalton

[Letter] 1793, 1st mo. [Jan] 11, Kendal [to] Respected Friend [Peter Crosthwaithe?] / John Dalton, [sending journal and a thermometer with instructions for testing accuracy. Thanking for observations made but thinks barometers are inaccurate. Suggests method of correcting for short scale. Thinks rain gauge may not be level. Suggests article on museum be published under Crosthwaithe's own name]

Details

Category:
Archive
Object Number:
1954-354
type:
letter
credit:
National Maritime Museum