it must be taken of yr mould which [word torn off] is to be Redy prepared [illegible]tises in the sides clos to the Botom to Let of any Ley first you cant. avoid puting in with the curd there is also to be taked in a cours Lining [should?] smooth which when the sides of the mould are taken off will Peal off with out any wast of the wax the time for cooling will be acording to the Quantity, it ought to be cut as soon as throw cool Least it grow two hard, & not before because it will then twist & be more apt to crack. the Gages for cutting up must be in size I think about Six Inches Long & three Broad & in thikness about three quarters of an Insh I have not the Gage by me therefore cannot be Positive but when they are first cut up the wey about half a Pound they are Stampd Emediatly Every slab of it is cut or the surfice will dry & not take the Impreshon so well, I think you must Remember the large Slabs are cut with a strong Brass wier (for Iron is Equally Prenicous to this as to the Dye) and the small cakes [with?] strong thrid or silk & as it is all most Imposable to cut them Perfictly of a Size we have a small Gage Just fitt for won cake that we Pare any that needs it

nb the stamp as also the wier is touchd with a Litle oyl now & then as it needs it, the wax must not have been coulered before hand with any thing to make it Green: if the Plank the moulds are made with are not very thick they will soon warp & be unfitt for use, no other wood is as suitable as Pine [on the back:] To Mrs Jane Mecom Hanover Street Boston