| lbs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Corned powder | 10 | ||
| Saltpetre | 2 | ||
| Pitch | 4 | ||
| Seacoal | 3 | ||
| Tallow | 1 | ||
For Fire Hoops, Fire Arrows, and Fire Lances.
| lbs. | oz. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mealed powder | 1 | 0 | |
| Saltpetre | 3 | 0 | |
| Flour of Sulphur | 0 | 8 | |
| Linseed oil | ¹⁄₂ | pint. | |
Composition to fill cases for setting fire to Fascine Batteries.
| lbs. | oz. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mealed powder | 1 | 4 | |
| Saltpetre | 6 | 0 | |
| Sulphur | 1 | 8 | |
All dry compositions must be well mixed; first by the hands, and then passed several times through fine hair sieves, that the ingredients may be thoroughly incorporated. In mixing compositions which require fire, the greatest precautions are necessary; particularly in those where gunpowder enters. The dry parts of the composition may in general be mixed together first, and put by degrees into the cauldron, while the other ingredients are fluid, being well stirred all the time of putting in. When the dry ingredients are inflammable, the cauldron must not only be taken off the fire, but the bottom must be dipt in water, to prevent the possibility of accident while mixing them.
COMPOUND motion. See [Gunnery].
COMPTROLLER of the artillery, inspects the musters of the artillery, makes the pay-list, takes the account and remains of stores, and is accountable to the office of ordnance. This post is only in war-time. Also an officer who superintends the accounts of the army at large.
COMRADE, a fellow soldier in the same regiment, troop, or company.
To CONCERT, in a military sense, is to digest, arrange, and dispose matters in such a manner, that you may be able to act in conjunction with other forces, however much divided, at any given point of offensive or defensive operation.