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Circular
War Department
Dec.,23,1833
Sir
It is desirable to ascertain all the facts which
can be collected concerning the singular/mitioniv ap
pearances which were so extensively observed throughout
the Union on the night of the 13 November last. I have
therefore to request that you would procure the statements
of such persons at the post under your command as may
have observed this phenomenon, and embody the result in
a report exhibiting the following facts:
T... the commincement and termination of then appear.
=ances.
2. The course and strength of the wind, and the states
of the atmosphere whether clear or cloudy.
3. The temperature by the thermometer, and wright of
the atmosphere by the barometer and the effect upon
the magnetic nudle, if these particulars are known.
4 An to and from
what quaters of meteors passed; and
the impressions left on the minds of different spectation.
5. Were these appearances attended by any moise?
Ia am satisfied you will find, in the advance
ment of science, a sufficient motive for your attention
to this subject and for the collection of such materials
most extraordinary phenomena which has appeared
as may be useful in the investigation of one of the
in modern times.
Very Your respectfully most outdoor
To the commanding officio
Jewspap
at
Florida ansenal
I Louis Ansenal
Waterwhich animal
Lead mines, Galena
Washington Artenal
Champlain annual
Thankford - -
Waterlown
Detroit Depot
alleghany Artenal
Kenorbeck
mount Vernow anneral
Rome
Harpers Anny
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