Meteorological observations, 1838-1880 [microform]. 1838-1880.

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Meteorological observations, 1838-1880 [microform]. 1838-1880.

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Glennie's records include thermographic, hygrometric, and barometric readings, as well as the number of inches of rainfall each day. Charts note the wind direction and velocity and include observations about the weather (fine, cloudy, variable, loud thunder, and similar remarks). Selected observations were made three times during the day. Contain daily records and monthly averages for All Saints Parish and Georgetown.

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Francis Marion University, James A Rogers Library, James A. Rogers Library

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Francis Marion University, James A Rogers Library, James A. Rogers Library

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South Carolina Historical Society

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Glennie, Alexander

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Born in Surrey, England, Alexander Glennie (1804-1880) was brought to the United States to be a tutor for Francis Marion Weston's son, Plowden. After serving as a lay reader in All Saints Parish Glennie was made a deacon in 1832 and a priest the following year. Shortly thereafter, Glennie became rector of the Episcopal Church of All Saints Parish, South Carolina. With the help of his former student, Plowden Charles Jennet Weston (a wealthy rice plantation owner), Glennie erected 13 chapels on va...