ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, December 1, 1869. Letter to firearm manufacturers Remington and Sons, in part: "I enclose you a copy of my General orders and advise you to box & send to 'Commanding Officer Saint Louis Arsenal', One musket complete—One carbine complete—One Pistol (revolver of 5 or 6 Chambers), One pistol sniper barreled—all using ammunition of the '50' (1/2 inch) Caliber, using identically the same ball & copper case cartridge—the powder…same in the Carbine and musket but less in the Pistol—yet enough to drive the ball a couple hundred yards if used in the musket & carbine. If I make any criticism the musket sent me it is that you have got it rather too slight. I would advise a little heavier metal & wood from the…band to the butt because a musket is not only a fire arm but a club and in service soldiers will carry it across their shoulders…Understand me that I do not intend to use my influence with the Board, but I think I embody the general views of the Men, who wish to keep square up to the most advanced condition of arms and munitions of war." In fine condition.
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