Red Ink
Two ounces Cochineal, bruised; pour over it one quart Boiling
Water, let it stand eight hours. Boil two ounces Brazil Wood in one
pint of Water, let it stand eight hours and then add the two together.
Dissolve one-half ounce Gum Arabic in one-half pint Hot Water; add all
together and let stand four days. Strain and bottle for use.