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History of the Gatling Gun Detachment by John Henry Parker
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driver; and 100,000 rounds, .30 cal.

"Personnel:

"One first lieutenant, 3 sergeants, 3 corporals, 1 clerk, 1 cook, and
35 enlisted men selected for their intelligence, activity, and daring;
volunteers, if possible to be obtained, as the service will be
hazardous.

"Equipment:

"Officer: Revolver, saber, or machete, and field-glass.

"Enlisted men: Revolver and knife.

"Fifty rounds to be carried on person for revolver, and 50 in ordnance
train.

"Camp Equipage:

"Four conical wall-tents, 2 'A' wall-tents, and the ordinary cooking
outfit for a company of 41 men.

"Organization:

"In the discretion of the detachment commander, subject to approval of
division commander; probably as follows, subject to modifications by
experience:

"Three detachments under a sergeant. A detachment to be composed of 1
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