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This water is highly tfteemed, and has 

 even acquired a reputation equal to that 

 of Hungary-water, (the receipt for pre- 

 paring which has been already given) and 

 in particular cafes is preferable. 



6o. Compound Ealm-JVater^ commonly called- 

 Eau de Car'mes, 



Take of the frefn Leaves of Balm, 

 a quarter of a pound -, Yellow Rind of 

 Lemons, two ounces ; Nutmegs and 

 Coriander- feeds, of each one ounce ; 

 Cloves, Cinnamon, and Angelica Root; 

 of each half an ounce: having pounded 

 the fpices and feeds, and bruifcd the leaves 

 and roots, put them with a quart of 

 Brandy into a glafs cucurbit, of which 

 flop the mouth, and fet it in a warm place, 

 vvhere let it remain two or three days. 

 Then add a pint of fimple Balm-water, 

 and^ake the whole well together ; after ; 

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