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1Author:  Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796Requires cookie*
 Title:  Meteorological observations, 1784-1805     
 Dates:  1784-1805 
 Abstract:  This collection contains two volumes of David Rittenhouse's daily diaries. The first volume contains meteorological data for 1792. The second volume is more content rich and covers the period in 1785 during which he traveled west to determine the boundaries of Pennsylvania. These records include observations on the environment, daily expenses, and other travel-related recordings. There are also various sketches, calculations, and other notes in these volumes.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.R51d 
 Extent:  2 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Natural history | Pennsylvania History | Science and technology | Travel 
 Genre:  Meteorological Data | Scientific Data | Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Meteorology -- Observations -- Pennsylvania.