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178 Amber Varnish

R. of yellow Amber [symbol] lb [pound] i [1]
put it into an Iron or Earthen Pot that
will bear the Fire of the best Turpentine
℥ [ounce] ii [2] - put the Amber upon it in a heap
& then close the Pot well - & set it over
a strong Fire to melt the Amber, & when
perfectly melted, have ready boiling
in another Pot lb [pound] i [1] of good Linseed
drying oil, which pour upon the
Amber & stir well to [?] it perfectly
taking it first from the Fire, for
fear of Accident. When the water
is half cold, pour in & [even?] well
of essential Oil of Turpentine ℥ {ounce] iii [3]
of lead, then strain the whole
thro Fleanels.

As this Bitumen has

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