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No. 28.
Mr. John H. Soper to Mr. Blount.
Headquarters of the Volunteer Forges of the Provisional Government of the Hawaiian Islands,
Honolulu , June 20, 1893 .

His Excellency; James H. Blount,
United States Minister:

Sir: I beg to transmit herewith memorandum of arms and ammunition, as per your request.

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,

Jno. H. Soper,
Colonel, Commanding National Guard of Honolulu.
Memorandum of arms and ammunition in hands of Provisional Government January 17, 1893.
  • 18 Winchester repeating rifles from Castle & Cooke.
  • 24 revolvers from Castle & Cooke.
  • 2 Winchester carbines from E. O. Hall & Son.
  • 7 Winchester repeating rifles from E. O. Hall & Son.
  • 5 Maxim repeating rifles from E. O. Hall & Son.
  • 13,350 45–70 cartridges from E. O. Hall & Son.
  • 2,750 45–70 cartridges from E. O. Hall & Son.
  • 3,690 45–70 cartridges from sundry persons.
  • 6 Springfield rifles from F. Wundenberg.
  • 150 rifles, “private property,” in the hands of forces most of whom came supplied with ammunition.
  • 9 Springfield rifles from various parties.
  • 3 Winchester rifles from J. T. Water-house.
  • 1 Winchester rifle from J. Marsden.
  • 1 Winchester rifle from H. Juen.
  • 1 Winchester rifle from Dr. Whitney.
  • 8 brass field pieces, 8 centimeters.
  • 4 brass mountain pieces, 7 centimeters.
  • 1 Gatling gun.
  • 20 cases, 8 centimeters, 120 shells.
  • 11 cases, 7 centimeters, 66 shells.
  • 2 cases, 8 centimeters, 10 shells.
  • 5 cases, 7 centimeters, 54 shells.
  • 21 grapeshot.
  • 90 Springfield rifles.
  • 4 Springfield rifles, damaged.
  • 100 Winchester military rifles without rear sights, and most of them otherwise damaged. These guns were discarded in 1887.
  • 14,950 45–70 cartridges.
  • 120 40–60 cartridges.
  • 73 Springfield rifles.
  • 96 Winchester military rifles—all but 27 lacking rear sights and majority out of repair.
  • 1 Hotchkiss rifle.
  • 3 Remington rifles.
  • 1 Gatling gun.
  • 7 Remington carbines rim fire.
  • 12 muskets, muzzle loaders.
  • 52 bayonets.
  • 16 revolvers.
  • 2 swords.
  • 1 set single sticks.
  • 1 set wooden ramrods.
  • 10 canister for 8-centimeter guns.
  • 54 shell for 8-centimeter guns.
  • 1 keg powder.
  • 10,340 45–75 cartridges, 500-grain bullet.
  • 3,500 45–70 cartridges, 500-grain bullet.
  • 4,120 45–70 cartridges, 405-grain bullet.
  • 280 45–90 cartridges, 300-grain bullet.
  • 640 45–60 cartridges, 300-grain bullet.
  • 960 Remington cartridges.
  • 240 45–75 cartridges, 350-grain bullet.
  • 6,330 45–75 cartridges, 405-grain bullet.
  • 4,600 44–40 cartriges, 217-grain bullet.
  • 1,800 buckshot.