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Balloon Ascents. Crystal Palace, September 1, 1862. 
mometers (free). Negsetts Dry and Wet Thermometers (aspirated). Hygrometers. 
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Diff. |Dew-point.! Thermo- Dry. Wet. Diff, |Dew-point. 
meter. Dew-point. | Dew-point. 
Wolverhampton, September 5, 1862. 
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(14) Reached the earth—two bumps; near the Hermitage Plantation, the property of 
— Lindsay, Esq. Rain had been falling nearly all the afternoon; during the whole time no 
ray of sun fell upon us; the sky was covered with clouds; the earth was very dark. 
In this ascent the Barometers were read by Mr. MacDonald, who also took charge of 
Daniell’s Hygrometer. 
(15) Out of doors in shade, near Meter House. (16) Left the earth. 
(17) Balloon spirating. 
