Document 67: Summary of a letter from Malaspina giving detailed plans for the creation of a large-scale network of meteorological stations in major cities in the Kingdom of Spain for the purposes of scientific progress (6 pages), 1790 September 15
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 67
Scope and Contents
Research would also cover the outbreak of disease and mortality rates in man as well as in animals used by man; instruments required for such a project are listed. See document 4. Dated, probably by Valdés, on 14 April 1791 with several notes referring to King's approval that instruments be supplied; note to inform Floridablanca. Callao.
Dates
- Creation: 1790 September 15
Creator
- From the Collection: Malaspina, Alessandro, 1754-1809 (Person)
- From the Collection: Bustamante y Guerra, José de, 1759-1825 (Person)
- From the Collection: Valdés y Bazán, Antonio, 1744-1816 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 Cubic Feet (2 legal document cases; 1 slim legal document case; 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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