the Water of the Mere of Diss. g8i 
i 
the way of composition and decomposition, is considered, every 
thing which reflects light on its formation becomes interesting ; 
and I cannot but regard as such, the effects which Mr. Wise- 
man has observed in the Mere of Diss. 
With great respect, I remain, &c. 
CHARLES HATCHETT. 
The Right Hon. Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. 
K. B. P. R. S. &c. 
