Various2018-04-202018-04-201881-11-25TRA-045-11-002http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/699013 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."When, in 1874, the present breech-loading Springfield rifle was issued to the troops in this division, all possible efforts were made to bring up the standard of rifle practice. But the limited amount of ammunition issued--15 rounds per man per month--failed utterly to convince the men of the excellence of their rifles and encourage them in its use, much less to make them expert shots."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.Fort Simcoe, W. T.US War Department - General of the Army's annual report, 1882, part 2.