JANUARY 15TH, 1861: Flag officer Foote advised Lt. Paulding of the USS St. Louis, "I must enjoin you to save your ammunition. No gun must be fired without your order.... You will be particular in noting the range of the first shot, its heighth and distance.
"I was surprised yesterday, at Columbus, to see three or four of your shells bursting at such an elevation.... I am aware of your difficulties in a new and undisciplined crew and officers, but make these criticisms as indicative of correcting things in the future. Save your ammunition and let the first gun show you how to aim for the second."
In Other Words, Do Better!! Quit Wasting Ammunition. --Old B-Runner
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