APPENDIX B.—No. X.
It being of great importance to know the endurance of guns in service, Commanding Officers are directed to fill up the blanks of the annexed Circular issued by the Bureau of Ordnance, November 5, 1863, as far as in their power, and forward it to the Bureau at the expiration of every quarter.
When the "total number of fires to date" cannot be ascertained, the number since the vessel has been in commission is to be stated.
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| Class of Gun | Register No. | Foundry | Date of Fabrication | Charge of Powder | Shot | Shell | Shrapnel | Grape | Canister | No. of Fires During Quarter | Total No. of Fires to Date |
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The object of this circular is to enable the Bureau to know, at all times, how many rounds have been fired from every gun in the service; and the following directions are to be observed in making the quarterly return of firing:
"Class of Gun."—Under this head give the kind of gun; if rifled, state it; and if a 32-pounder or 8-inch, give the weight. It is not necessary to give the position of the gun in the vessel.
"Register No."—Be careful to give the register number correctly, as this is most important.
"Foundry,"—Under this head give the initials on the base-ring.
"Date of fabrication" will be found on the right trunnion.
"Charge of powder" in pounds.