Subject: Military art and science

First edition of Captain Alfred Mordecai's Report of Experiments on Gunpowder, Made at Washington Arsenal, in 1843 and 1844. Published in Washington by J. and G.S. Gideon in 1845, this book contains six plates and numerous charts, one of which is folding. The report details experiments conducted at the Washington Arsenal on gunpowder, including experiments with cannon and musket pendulums, mortars, and various eprouvettes. It also includes analyses of gunpowder density, grain size, quickness of burning, and hygrometric properties. The book features a letter from Lt. Col. G. Talcott to Secretary of War William Wilkins, with Wilkins' approval for publication.

This is a second edition of a report on a military commission's study of European artillery and small arms development in 1855-1856. Ordered by Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, the report, resulting from two years of extensive field research, significantly influenced American weapons design and manufacture during the Civil War. The report details the commission's observations, analysis, and recommendations for improving American military technology.

First edition of a report detailing the findings of a military commission, led by Major Alfred Mordecai, that investigated European artillery and small arms development in 1855-1856. Published in 1860, this report, commissioned by Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, significantly influenced American weapon design and construction during the Civil War. The report is the culmination of two years of travel and study by Major Mordecai, a prominent ordnance expert and West Point graduate. The extensive description includes biographical information about Major Mordecai's life, career, and contributions to military science and technology, including his involvement in the Mexican War and his decision to resign his commission at the outset of the Civil War. The text also mentions his contributions to the development of interchangeable parts in weapons manufacturing.

Second edition of the report of the Military Commission to Europe in 1855/56, ordered by Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War. This report details the findings of a two-year study of European artillery and small arms development, conducted by a commission sponsored by the Ordnance Division of the War Department. The report significantly influenced American weapon design and construction during the Civil War. The report includes biographical information about Major Alfred Mordecai, who participated in the commission and made significant contributions to military technology. The report also touches upon the Civil War, highlighting the personal dilemma faced by Major Mordecai due to his Southern heritage and loyalty to the U.S. Army. The document mentions Mordecai's grandson, Myer Myers, a silversmith.

This is the first commercially published edition of "Rules and Regulations for Men of War," originally published gratis several years prior. The request for this commercial edition was prompted by the Civil War. The book contains 70 pages and no advertisements. Published in 1861. Dimensions: 4" x 6". At least two subsequent editions exist.

First commercial edition of "Rules and Regulations for Men of War," published in 1862. This edition followed a previous gratis publication, and its commercial release was prompted by the Civil War. At least two subsequent editions exist.

Second edition of *Rules and Regulations for Men of War*, by Uriah P. Levy. Published in 1861 in response to the American Civil War. This edition follows a previous edition published gratis several years earlier. The book was put into commercial use due to the demands of the Civil War. There is at least one subsequent edition.