Journal and drawings of bombproofs, with collateral

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863 Journal and drawings of bombproofs, with collateral

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Collection incudes 6 documents: 4 drawings, notes (2 documents), and a journal. Drawings include bomb proof fortifications and cannon emplacements for South Carolina, by Capt of the 50th NY Vols [engineers]. Also contains notes and instructions for building fortifications, bridges, etc.

GLC#
GLC06166
Type
Header Record
Date
circa 1863
Author/Creator
Seuss, John L., fl. 1863
Title
Journal and drawings of bombproofs, with collateral
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
7 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Civil War
Military History
Soldier's Diary
Union Forces
Fortification
Artillery
Infrastructure

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GLC06166.01
Collection Item
Manuscript document

[Journal with plans for Bombproof Structures]

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

p. 1-2 blank
p. 3 has two graphite technical drawings: top seems to be gun turret from top view; bottom seems to be above view of internal defenses of a fort.
p. 4-5 "Breach & Contra-Batteries" with color technical drawing of fascine. Re: building of...

GLC06166.01
Collection Item
Manuscript document

[Diagram of a hole dug for an iron cylinder]

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Diagram of a hole dug for an iron cylinder to be used as a support for a bridge or trestle.

GLC06166.02
Collection Item
Manuscript document

[Diagram of an arch]

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Diagram of the proper usage of an arch in internal construction.

GLC06166.03
GLC06166.04
Collection Item
Manuscript document

[Diagram of an fascine]

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Diagram of of a properly constructed fascine.

GLC06166.04
Collection Item
Manuscript document

"Section and Isometric View of a Gabion."

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Technical diagram showing two views of a gabion, a fortification constructed by Suess.

GLC06166.05
GLC06166.06
Collection Item
Autograph manuscript

[Manuscript on Fortifications and Combat}

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

re: usage of fortifications in combat situations. Discusses alignment of fortifications, principle of augmenting artillery over diminished infantry, fabrication of fortifications to match several situations. Suess also discusses several innovations...

GLC06166.06
Collection Item
Autograph manuscript

[Manual for Fortification Construction]

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

re: a manual for the construction of a fortification, with sections on "Notes about Fascines," "Blockhouses," "Of Batteries."

GLC06166.07