C vi 3 
Cases, in which a Portion of that Organ has been removed by 
Ligature. By Everard Home, Esq. F. R. S. p. 205 
VIII. Observations of the Transit of Mercury over the Disk of the 
Sun ; to which is added, an Investigation of the Causes which 
often prevent the proper Action of Mirrors. By William 
Herschel, LL. D. F. R. S. p. 2 14 
IX. An Account of some Experiments and Observations on the 
constituent Parts of certain astringent Vegetables; and on their 
Operation in Tanning. By Humphry Davy, Esq. Professor of 
Chemistry in the Royal Institution. Communicated by the Right 
Hon. Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. K. B. P. R. S. p. 233 
X. Appendix to Mr. William Henry’s Paper , on the Quantity of 
Gases absorbed by Watery at different Temperatures , and under 
different Pressures. p. 2 74 
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