It is composed of Olive oil one pint, Spirits of turpentine half a pint, and Acid vitriol two drams.
In recent wounds, such as broken knees, or other lacerated wounds, this will be found a good dressing to promote healthy and speedy granulation. It may be applied to extensive wounds by means of a feather; and in cases of broken knees, a pledget of tow is to be bound on with a tail bandage. It is likewise a good application for sitfasts, produced by the pressure of the saddle.
No. XVII.—Hoof Ointment.
This ointment is composed of Tar, and Train oil, equal parts.
This ointment is intended for brittle feet, or such as have sand cracks.
By mixing one part of the ointment with two of train oil, it forms a good application for mange.
CONGREVE ROCKETS.
Rockets may be of great use when a disembarkation of troops takes place in presence of an enemy, since Rocket men can land with the first party of Infantry, and commence firing before any guns can be brought into position. Rockets will not only be useful against masses of Cavalry, and squares of Infantry, but, when guns cannot be brought up, may be of material benefit in dislodging an enemy from villages or houses, which could not be approached by Infantry alone without a considerable loss of men, and chance of failure. The larger rockets are of great service in bombardments and sieges.