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Common Black Ink

Bruised galls, 1 pound; logwood, 2 pounds; common and oak bark, are frequently substituted for gum, pound; green copperas, pound; wagalls in the preparation of common ink. ter, 5 gallons; boil. Common, but fit for or- When such is the case, only about one-sixth or one-seventh of their weight of copperas should be employed. 2462. To Prevent Ink from Moulding. The addition of a few bruised cloves, or a little oil of cloves, or, still better, a few drops of creosote, will effectually prevent any tendency to mouldiness in ink.