Various2018-04-192018-04-191856-12-01TRA-044-05-002http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/691034 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."'The use of wrought iron instead of wood, as material for guncarriages has engaged the attention of the Ordinance department. The operations at the national armories have been restricted to the completion of new models for small arms; the alteration of old models to long range rifled guns, and to the preparations requisite for the exclusive manufacture of the adopted new model, of which many parts have been fabricated."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.US War Department - Exploration and survey for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean (part 2).