Author: [Meteorology] Merriam. Ebenezer E.
Title: [Ads] Early Meteorological Report During New York City's 1859 Record-Breaking Cold Wave
Description: Brooklyn Heights, [NY], 1859. 1 sheet. 7.5 x 6.25 inches. Holograph report of pioneering meteorologist E. E. Merriam, documenting the "cold term" that struck New York City (12 below zero) and parts of New England in January 1859. Dated and signed January 22nd, 1859. Ebenezer E. Miriam, known as "The Sage of Brooklyn Heights", was a special correspondent and associate editor of the New York City Commercial who "began supplying New York newspapers with predictions in 1856. Many years later, astronomer turned Army Signal Service forecaster Cleveland Abbe concluded that Merriam made his predictions using newspaper weather reports [telegraphic]." Merriam's work eventually led to the formation of a government weather bureau. References: 1. Erik D. Craft: An Economic History of Weather Forecasting (EH.net) 2. Weightman, R. H.: Establishment of a national Weather Service- who was responsible for it (US DEP. Commerce: 1952). 3. Monthly Weather Review: A Chronological Outline of the History of Meteorology in the United States of North America. (1909). Very good, light creasing and soiling, closed tear to bottom edge, remnants on verso.

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