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Rising temperatures potential faulty instrument. Presence of a fissure rather than a crater at Gages. Discussion of Gas. Eye-stinging from gasses. Mentions the "human crisis" he is witness to. Discussion of his book and further funds. Copy of letter…

Seismic activity, only a few felt earthquakes during his visit. Seismometer used to detect them. Points to lunar cycle as potential explanation for activity. Temperature - Bristol thermometer corroded, slow decline in temperatures at Gages. Chemical…

Royal Society expedition to Montserrat, MacGregor. Dr Shepherd analyses and Dr Trechman analyses. Impact on iron elements of apparatus. Expenses, idea for equipment details of equipment. Jaggar and Flett thinking a nuee ardente did not destroy St…

Carnegie institution of Washington grants Perret $2000 for continued studies on Montserrat.

Invite to visit to study the volcano RE earthquakes. Thanks for offer to do so free of charge.

Invitation to visit Montserrat and summary of activity, intention to speak with the commissioner as the boat stops there.

Seismic effects Data on vertical motion. Use of seismieter and implications of earthquakes. Activity at Pelee in November Mention of Mr Shand. Suggestion that installation of seismeters on different islands would be valuable. Gases, temperatures,…

Praise for Perret's work. Support for further financial resource to continue working on the Montserrat activity.

Summary of issue around activity on Montserrat and conditions Potential indication of rising magma, risk to local population and implications for volcanism further in the Caribbean.

Comments on the physical and mental strain of feeling responsible for 12000 people on the island.