Orders pot of soft spermaceti ointment.
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Orders pot of soft spermaceti ointment.
Requests some carbonate of ammonia.
Orders distilled water, 2 oz of camphorated spirits, and perfume.
Sends enclosed order for two bottles [of unspecified chemical].
Orders large pot of spermaceti ointment.
Asks for a bottle to be filled with spirits of wine.
Requests a mixture of verdigris, sal ammoniac, and lamp-black.
Reorders six 2–oz bottles with corks.