TABLE OF CONTENTS. Appendix A. Detailed statement of allotments and appropriations Appendix B. Regulations for the inspection of guns and materials at all stages Appendix C. Circular letter giving details of tests, weights, and dimensions Appendix D. Report of firings (resulting in bursting) of cast-iron B. L. mor- tar at Sandy Hook proving ground Appendix E. Report of committee on high explosives of Board of Ordnance Appendix F. Report of Board of Ordnance and Fortification on "A site or 3 Page. 58 WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, December 8, 1891. SIR: In accordance with the requirements of the "act making appropriations for fortifications and other works of defense, for the armament thereof, for the procurement of heavy ordnance for trial and service, and for other purposes," approved February 24, 1891, I have the honor to transmit herewith for the information of Congress the report of the Board of Ordnance and Fortification, embracing the operations of the Board from its organization to October 30, 1891. Very respectfully, L. A. GRANT, Acting Secretary of War. The SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 5 |