Memoir of the New Bavarian Field Pieces
Item
Type
Document
Title
Memoir of the New Bavarian Field Pieces
Description
Rumford describes the new Bavarian field pieces which were constructed under his direction. He explains various design elements, such as a mode of carrying the gunners, dual lines of sight, and modifications to the elevation machine.
short description
Memoir regarding new Field Pieces.
year created
1799
month created
08
day created
26
author
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in Rumford to McHenry, 08/26/1799.
notable person/group
Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford
late Elector Palatine Reigning Duke of Bavaria
Bavarian Artillery
notable location
Munich
Brompton
notable item/thing
Bavarian Field Pieces
guns
six pounders
construction
horse artillery
lumber
ammunition wagon
safe and commodious seats
ash timber
springs
long chest
strong side braces
carrying the men
flying artillery
gun carriage
severe trials
new Bavarian carriage
collars of thick sole leather
pivot of the elevating machines
expedite the management of the gun
handspikes
ramrod
elevating screw
lines of sight
wheels
useless reinforced rings
document number
1799082690001
page start
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (9 pages) | BRR02 (12 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Count Rumford | [unknown] | [n/a] |