The Tinder Box Shipping Office.
The shipping agent's clerk is pleased to grant you access to the warehouse to collect your box having inspected your paperwork and established your credentials. Of course, he cannot vouch for the state of your particular box, but states:
"The vessel on which it came had an 'uneventful' voyage of 4 months sustaining little water damage with 'a small amount ' of water entering the hold. Also, I beg to inform you, part of the cask cargo of castor oil, boiled linseed oil and 2 barrels of coal tar were 'stoved' in a storm and have 'leaked'........ to the detriment of some cargo and personal effects. Step this way if you please.Thank you."