historical humor

[runningwave]

Monday, Sept 14, 1761

A hazy, gross air prevented us from taking a meridian both yesterday morning and this . . .

--Charles Mason
Astronomical Observations and Journal, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon (1763)
Maryland State Archives (MdHR 17,985) Maryland Provincial Papers MSA S52

*rolls with laughter*
Does this sound like Maryland weather

Comments

[gwyn_hwyfar]

Wimps! :D

[runningwave]

Wimpy Englishmen, indeed. *teehee*