May 1862 circa

Doull, Alexander, 1836-?

Manuscript document signed

Title: Ordnance report of the siege train commanded by Colonel R.O. Tyler 1st Conn Arty

Reports on the performance of Tyler's artillerymen during the siege of Yorktown. States that "The guns placed in position before York Town exceeded by 50 percent any guns that had ever before been placed in Siege batteries" ever in world history, and details how this was accomplished. Discusses transportation and use of artillery during the seige, and suggests future improvements. States "The labors of the 1st Conn. Arty. will compare favorably with anything of the kind that has been done before," even though these troops had never seen combat before. Report was sent to Tyler. The Union…

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