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OK, thanks David, THAT answered my question.

The placement of these addition guns could have been taken as aggressive in nature. The 8 inch Columbiad mount at a high angle to act as a mortar means that it could not be specifically aimed at a precise target. Therefore if it was pointed at "Charleston" what were they aiming to hit?

Do you not agree?

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