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THE 80-TON GUN 
Since Capt. English's results are more in favour of the armour than 
those obtained by any other mode of calculation at present in use, it 
appears probable that the gun can now perform the task allotted to it, 
and I venture to think that it may confidently be trusted to do all 
that is asked of it, and a little to spare, in its final development, if it 
should be found desirable and convenient to increase its power yet 
farther. 
September 4th, 1876. 
