Report of Experiments on Gunpowder, Made at Washington Arsenal, 1843-1844

Report of Experiments on Gunpowder, Made at Washington Arsenal, in 1843 and 1844. By Captain Alfred Mordecai, of the Ordnance Department. Washington: Printed by J. and G.S. Gideon, 1845. This report details experiments conducted by Captain Alfred Mordecai at the Washington Arsenal. The author's biography is included in the description, highlighting his distinguished military career, including his service in the Mexican War, his observations of the Crimean War, and his contributions to military technology. He ultimately retired from the U.S. Army in 1861 to avoid fighting in the Civil War.

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  • MORDECAI, ALFRED CAPTAIN

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Katz Center - Archives Room TP272 .M83 1845 copy 2