that Dr Doberck has arrived at Hong Kong.
2. The Surveyor-General informs me that the Observatory buildings will not be entirely completed for some weeks to come. Meanwhile, Dr Doberck has entered upon the active discharge of his duties; and I enclose a copy of his first Meteorological Report.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,
A. E. Kennedy
Enclosure 13, 5 August 1883.
H. B. M. Secretary, Hong Kong.
Enclosure.
135 C.O. 16421 RECP LATOR 26 SEP 63
Hong Kong Hotel, 13th August 1863.
With reference to the meteorological stations now in activity in connection with your Department, I have the honour to make the following suggestions with the view of rendering them useful adjuncts to the new Observatory.
2. The barometers will have to be read off accurately to thousandths of an inch, and are the thermometers (the bulbs of which should be above ground) to tenths of a degree.
G. Thomsett, Esq. R.M.
Staff Harbour Master.
4 feet
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