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paper of the same size so as to be equally tough ; but 

 it is certain that a single thickness of the prepared 

 paper is at least as strong as a double thickness of 

 ordinary paper. 



In order that you may be in a position to convince 

 yourself by actual observation that my paper does 

 possess these properties, I have taken the liberty of 

 enclosing some paper strips. Those which bear the 

 same numbers are taken from the same sheet, one 

 being prepared and the other in its natural 

 condition. If you put the strips into water, you 

 will easily be able to distinguish the prepared 

 paper from the normal paper by the difference in 

 their behaviour. 



It seems to me that my process, which, by the 

 way, is as cheap as it is simple, is particularly 

 adapted for preparing printing, packing, and wall- 

 paper. As enormous quantities of paper are used 

 for these purposes, I should imagine that a knowledge 

 of my process would be welcomed by paper-makers. 

 I therefore venture to ask you whether any influential 

 Swedish paper-makers would be inclined to put 

 themselves into communication with me with a view 

 to making use of my method, or whether your 

 Government would receive instructions concerning 

 the details of it, in the interest of the paper industry 

 of the country. You would oblige me exceedingly 

 if you would kindly give an answer to these 

 questions. 



I shall shortly send you a full account of the 

 means by which I have obtained these results, and of 



