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CONTENTS. 
IX. On a fossil human Skeleton from Giiadaloupe. By Charles 
Konig, Esq, F. R. S. In a Letter addressed to the Right Hon, 
> Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. K. B. P. R. S, p. 107 
X. A new Method of deducing a first Approximation to the Orbit 
of a Comet from three Geocentric Observations. By James Ivory, 
A. M. Communicated by Henry Brougham, Esq. F. R^ S. 
p. 121 
XL On the Affections of Light transmitted through crystallized 
Bodies. By David Brewster, LL.D. F. R. S. Edin. and 
F. S. A, Edin, In a Letter to Sir Humphry Davy, LL.D. 
F. R. S. p. 1S7 
XII. On the Polarisation of Light by oblique transmission through 
all Bodies, whether crystallized or uncry stalUzed. By David 
Brewster, LL.D. F. R. S. Edin. and F. S.A. Edin. In a 
Letter addressed to Taylor Combe, Esq. Sec. R. S, p. 219 
XIIL Further Experiments on the Light of the Cassegrainian 
Telescope compared with that of the Gregorian. By Captain 
Henry Kater, Brigade Major. In a Letter addressed to the 
Right Hon. Joseph Banks, Bart. K. B. P.R.S. p. 231 
XIV. Astronomical Observations relating to the sidereal part of the 
Heavens, and its Connection with the nebulous part ; arranged for 
the purpose of a critical Examination. By William Herschel, 
LL.D. F. R. S. p. 248 
Meteorological Journal kept at the Apartments of the Royal 
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