Report of the Select Committee On Ordnance and War Ships

This is the "Report of the Select Committee On Ordnance and War Ships, With an Appendix," documenting the findings of a United States Senate select committee in 1886. The report provides insight into the state of military technology and naval capabilities during the late 19th century. It offers a valuable historical record of the concerns and considerations surrounding the development and procurement of ordnance and war ships by the U.S. government.

Researchers and historians interested in military history, naval history, and the political dynamics surrounding defense policy will find this report a useful primary source. The appendix provides further supporting documentation and data related to the committee's investigation.

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