[Homer_J_Simpson]

The Diary of George Templeton Strong, Edited by Allan Nevins and Milton Halsey Thomas

[BroJoeK]

Very interesting to notice Strong’s mention of purchasing Sharp’s rifles at $45 each.
That was a large sum in those days, but it seems that regiments so armed would have huge advantages over others with older muskets.

In hindsight we have to wonder why that was not so obvious then, or later.