Usus uni rei deditus, et naturam et artem sæpe vincit.Cicero.

CHESTER:

Printed for the Author, by J. Fletcher; and sold by W. Lowndes, No. 77, Fleet-street, London; J. Poole, Chester; and other Booksellers.

1786.
Price, in Boards, 7s. 6d.

TO THE
PRINCIPAL INHABITANTS
OF
CHESTER:

For their polite attention on the Day of Ascent, and Preservation of order during the inflation: on which, the Success of aërial Experiments so much depends, and throu’ the Want of which, so many have already failed; for the kind Anxiety manifested during his Absence; and for their friendly congratulations, on his safe Return; the following Account of the Balloon-Excursion, written at their Request, is, by their Permission, with all Gratitude, Esteem and Respect,

dedicated,
by their most obliged,
and most obedient Servant
the AIRONAUT.

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