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CARTRIDGE BOXES. 



Caoutchouc whalebone and felt are suitable substances from 

 which to manufacture cartridge boxes, of different kinds, using 

 the felt for the belts and other flexible parts, and the whalebone 

 for the parts that have commonly been made of wood or metal. 



CAMP BLANKETS. 



These are made of napped plated cloths, felt, or corded and 

 napped vellum. They may be recommended as an invaluable 

 article for the soldier, or others who are obliged to sleep on the 

 ground, or are in any way exposed to storms. 



CANNON SPONGE COVERS. 



These are made of plated cloth or corded vellum, and are used 

 as a coyer for sponges that are used in cleaning cannon. 



SWORD AND PISTOL COVERS. 



Are made of plated fabrics, and are either fastened by buckle 

 and strap, as represented, plate xii., fig. 6 ; or they are made 

 water- and air-tight by means of the clasp, as represented by fig. 

 7 ; by which means, as in the case of the musket covers before 

 described, they are made water and air tight, and the atmosphere 

 is excluded from the arms, so that they are prevented from 

 rusting. 



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