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from Cambodia, and Siam; but they say it is brought by the People of Lawlan, a Country about Cambodia, whence Musk, and Benzoin, and most Aromata come; it is easily distinguished from other Wood by its strong Scent and Richness of Balm in it, which appears in its Blackness; it is of great Value, and hard to be gotten here.
The rest of the Queries are not answered, because the Time is short since I received them, and especially, because I cannot meet with any one that can satisfy me, and being unsatisfied my self, I cannot nor will obtrude any Thing upon you, which may hereafter prove fabulous, but shall still serve you with Truth.
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