The above proportion is therefore to be further regulated, as the strength of the place is increased by these or any other means. These considerations should likewise be attended to, in the formation of an estimate of ammunition and stores for the siege of a fortified place. See [Carriage], [Platform], [Park], and the different kinds of artillery, as [Gun], [Mortar], [Howitzer], &c.
The ammunition for small arms is estimated by this author as follows:
¹⁄₄ of a pound of gunpowder, or 10 rounds per day, per man, for all the ordinary guards.
1¹⁄₄ lbs. or 50 rounds per man, per 12 hours, for all extraordinary guards.
⁵⁄₈ of a pound, or 25 rounds for every man on picket, during the period of his duty.
Artillery, in a military acceptation of the term, signifies every species of light or heavy ordnance. It is classed under specific heads; the most important of which are—
Field Artillery, which includes every requisite to forward the operations of an army, or of any part of an army acting offensively or defensively in the field. Field artillery may be divided into two distinct classes—Field Artillery, commonly called the Park, and Horse Artillery.
Encampment of a regiment of Artillery. Regiments of artillery are always encamped, half on the right, and half on the left of the park. The company of bombardiers (when they are formed into companies, which they are in European nations excepting England) always takes the right of the whole, and they rate by seniority, so that the two youngest are next but one to the centre or park: the two companies next to the park, are the miners on the right, and the artificers on the left.
In the rear of, and 36 feet from the park, are encamped the civil list, commissioners, clerks, &c. all in one line.
The breadth between the front tent-pole of one company, and that of another, called the streets, will depend on the size and capacity of the tents; but according to the old mode during the revolution of 1776, when the American army had tents, 36 feet to each was the interval.