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1874 August 12

Box to contain 20 gross Best Black Ink Powders

Inside measurements

39 inches in length
25½ inches broad
16¼ inches deep
¾ wood, 2 Bars on top – undressed – Cost from W. Dow


1875 January 21

Box to contain 20 Gross Best Black Ink powders, inside measurements
39½ x 26 x 16½
¾ wood Box lined with tin
Cost - W. Dow 7/6 (7 shillings and 6 pence)
and D. Gorrie 12/- (12 shillings)


March 23

Box to contain 15 Gross British Ink powders
30½ x 23½ x 18½
¾ wood
Cost from Dow 6/9 (6 shillings and 9 pence)
2 bars on top


May 13 Box to contain 12 Gross British and 3 Gross Blue powders
33¼ x 17½ x 18½
¾ wood – Inside measurements – lined with tin – cost Dow 5/10 (5 shillings & 10 pence)
Gorrie 10/- (10 shillings)
2 Bars on top.

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