“Having thus described my invention,
“I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent,—
“1. In combination with a single-wheeled velocipede, the reach C, with its guide-pulleys e, e, and traverse wheel B, arranged substantially as and for the purposes herein shown and described.
“2. The combination of the traction-wheel A with the traverse-wheel B, substantially as and for the purposes herein shown and described.
“Richard C. Hemmings.”
S. Wortmann, of New York. Velocipede. No. 93,030. Patented July 27, 1869.
An early tandem showing the true sociability of the same; observe the peaceful harmony of the city gentleman, with chimney-pot hat, and the sombreroed cow-boy.
WORTMANN SPECIFICATION.
“This invention relates to a new vehicle, which is to be propelled by the upper or lower extremities of the person or persons which it supports, and which is provided with a fly-wheel in such a manner that the same may at will be thrown into or out of gear. This fly-wheel will gather power in going down-hill, and will then give it up in going up-hill, thereby facilitating the ascending of hills, and preventing too great rapidity while going down-hill.