This became a problem when one Major Richard Holme decided to stock up on his ink supply,
storing it in a bottle for later use.
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In the message, Stagg was forced to tell Holme that“a fresh operation was necessary
for each letter” after people in his office began complaining that all Holme's letters stank.
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You see, Major Holme had decided to stock up a large supply
of“ink” in an inkwell so he didn't need to do what was necessary to get fresh“ink” every time he wanted to send a secret letter.