40. When the magazine is open, what precautions should be observed?
The sentinel or guard should have no fire-arms, and any one who enters it should take off his shoes, or put socks over them. No sword or cane, or anything which might occasion sparks should be carried in.
41. How should powder in barrels be transported?
The barrels should never be rolled; they should be carried in hand-barrows, or slings made of rope or leather. In wagons, the barrels should be packed in straw, and not allowed to rub against each other, and the whole covered with thick canvas.
42. What precaution should be used to prevent powder caking?
The barrels should be taken outside the magazine and rolled on boards.
43. Where should cartridge bags be filled?
In the filling room of the laboratory, or a small magazine, and not in the general magazine.
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