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Balloon Ascent, from Woolwich Arsenal, December 1, 1864 (continued). 



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(12) A great deal of moisture on the balloon. 



(13) Nearly south of Gravesend. (14) Heard many voices. 



(15) Can hear cries of " come down ;" wooded country. 



(16) Cobham Park. (17) Moist to sense. 



(18) Moisture almost dropping from the balloon. 



(19) Approaching the Medway. 



(20) Ascending to a higher current to cross the river. 



(21) We can see Eochester Bridge and Castle. 



