116. NEW MILITARY TECHNOLOGY FOR THE CONFEDERACY A fascinating A.L.S. by J. Henry Hannard[?], 2pp. 4to., "Camp Jackson", Savannah, Feb. 24, 1862 to Governor Joseph Brown of Georgia informing him of a new "...plan for making a new kind of gun, that we will call a 'Packet Cannon'. It suggested itself to my mind as the best weapon that can be used against our foe among the mountains of our Northern borders. If it meets your approval, let me hear from you. My aims would be satisfied, if I had a battery of 20 pieces & 100 men & was allowed to meet the vandals on the North with them..." Below, Hannard adds a simple diagram and continues with technical notes: "a= The gun, 36 inches long, 3 inches in diameter at the muzzle, with the proper proportion of increase for the first 're inforce', 1 inch or 1 1/4 inches in Caliber, rifled & Shooting the Minnie ball, & having 2 good sights..." He adds specifications for a tripod "stout enough to support the piece & stand the firing..." An excellent piece of military history worthy of further research. Tear at upper left corner resulting in separated piece, otherwise very good. $400-600