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The Observations of Sir Richard Hawkins, Knt, in his Voyage into the South Sea in the Year 1593

Note 211 — THE OBSERVATIONS OF SIR RICHARD HAWKINS, KNIGHT, IN HIS VOYAGE INTO THE SOUTH SEA. (continued 4)

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The greater part of the powder on board men-of-war, is made up into cartridges, to avoid delay in filling during action, and danger from using loose powder in a ladle.

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