TO THE
KING'S
Most Excellent MAJESTIE.
WHen I find out puzling and preplext Matters, that may be brought to Terms of Number, Weight and Measure, and consequently be made demonstrable; And when I find Things of vast and general Concernment, which may be discuss'd in a few Words: I willingly ingage upon such Undertakings, especially when they tend to your Majesty's Glory and Greatness, and the Happiness of your People, being one of them myself, and
Your Majesty's most Faithful
and Obedient Subject
Wm. Petty.
