XLVII. <i>Observations upon wheel-carriage experiments, submitted to the consideration of the Dublin Society</i>

Abstract

Observations upon Wheel-Carriage Experiments.249 found myself still on the surface and quite at my ease, with six pounds avoirdupois in all.I had myself weighed immediately~ and found I weighed 1301bs.avoirdupois.The knowledge of this faet may perhaps give confidence to some of wmr readers, who may be thrown into that situation where co~]fidenee alone will preserve life.Should you deem this experiment worth recording, you will oblige me "by giving it a" place in your Magazine.I am, dear sir, Your obedient servant,