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Lemon Syrup (Pour six quarts of boiling)

Pour six quarts of boiling water on five pounds of white sugar, one and a-half ounces of tartaric acid, and a little whole ginger; let stand till cold; then add one small bottle of essence of lemon. Strain and bottle.

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