Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Cannons and Artillery for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown 7 September 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses an account of the cannons and other ordnance Major Bauman is to bring down to the Chesapeake from Baltimore. Coordination with other ordnance vessels will be organized by George Washington and another General [Mordecai] Gist. Also discusses some munitions in Frederick, Maryland and gives additional instructions. The account appears on the back page. The ordnance was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Cannons for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown 7 September 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orders Major Bauman to obtain cannons left in Baltimore by the Marquis de Lafayette, as well as some other ordnance and supplies. They were needed for the intended operation, referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery and had been recently appointed to his post by Knox.

Download or read book Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox about Artillery Supplies 11 September 1781 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that General Mordecai Gist received permission from Governor of Maryland Thomas S. Lee to take the cannons Knox was seeking. Bauman is attempting to get vessels to transport troops as well as other supplies. Mr. Thorp has arrived and answers to Knox's questions about supplies (see GLC02437.01178) will be forthcoming. Jokes in a post script: I have but six hands, so assist me in the business you have sent me on! The Continental Army was preparing for the upcoming siege of Yorktown.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Supplies Needed for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown 10 September 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses obtaining needed supplies, and even though this falls outside the scope of his department Knox asserts that in these times one must do more than mere duty. He hopes Major Bauman has succeeded and that he has embarked. Knox is sending an artificer officer named Mr. Thorp to obtain some ordnance items from General Mordecai Gist in Baltimore and to join Bauman on the upcoming operation. The items are urgently needed, and Knox has already been disappointed in obtaining them from Philadelphia. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery and had been recently appointed to his post by Knox. The Continental Army was preparing for the siege of Yorktown.

Download or read book A Further Letter from Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox about Artillery Supplies 12 September 1781 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells Knox that this letter will be delivered by a Lieutenant Ford, who will also deliver ordnance and information about available ships. Describes his activities fulfilling Knox's orders to obtain ordnance and shipping vessels. Mentions using shot and shells as ballast for a ship with French troops. Indicates that General Mordecai Gist was angry that the gun powder, possibly from Frederick, Maryland, had not arrived yet. Citing financial troubles, Bauman reports that the people here seem Exceedingly slow in forwarding the Services. Discusses problems with, and plans for, embarking with other ordnance items. The Continental Army was preparing for the upcoming siege of Yorktown.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about the Campaign Against Yorktown 23 August 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from camp at Kings Ferry, New York. Tells Major Bauman that the party stores under his command are to halt at Potts Mill. Indicates that Colonel Olney's regiment will guard Bauman's charge, possibly a misidentification of Captain Stephen Olney. Bauman must obtain provisions from their nearest place of public availability. Provisions were needed for the campaign against Yorktown. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery. Lamb's regiment was part of Knox's Artillery Brigade. Knox had recently appointed Bauman to his post. Bauman served during the Battle of Yorktown the following month.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman Requesting Artillery 11 July 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes to Major Bauman at West Point. Instructs Bauman to send one company of artillery from West Point to Dobbs Ferry, New York. Adds that the cannon must be put on board vessels and sent as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).

Download or read book Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox Giving Military Instructions 25 August 1781 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Response to Knox's 23 August 1781 letter (GLC02437.01154). Bauman arrived at the Curtis House, near Potts Mill, where Knox ordered him to halt. Reports that the ground has been marked out for the left wing of the French line. Requests further instructions on where to move. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery. Lamb's regiment was part of Knox's Artillery Brigade. Knox had recently appointed Bauman to his post. Bauman was on his way to assist in the siege of Yorktown. Written at Curtises Tavern.

Download or read book Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox Regarding His Position of Commander of Artillery at West Point 10 August 1781 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox about Transporting Stores 13 July 1781 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Bauman, in charge of artillery at West Point, writes I saw Genl [Alexander] McDougall next morning at half passd seven, and by Eight I had all necessary orders given, and every thing in motion, and at noon had the cannon and stores at the landing ready to put aboard some vessells... Discusses stores being sent to Knox (at Philipsburgh, present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

Download or read book Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox Regarding His Disagreement with William Hull 24 March 1780 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to a letter from Knox regarding a disagreement between Bauman, an artillery officer, and William Hull, commandant at West Point. Pertains to an order Hull gave that created a conflict in command between infantry and artillery.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown 8 September 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports to his brother that the army has gathered with all its stores in Head of Elk, Maryland and will proceed to the Chesapeake in three days. He is optimistic about the upcoming siege of Yorktown: I shall hope to inform you in 15 days that we have had Cornwallis completely invested. He is also confident in the assistance of the French Admiral de Grasse, whose job it was to secure the mouth of the York River. Mentions that his wife Lucy Knox is in Philadelphia with their daughter.

Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Listing Ordnance for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown 8 September 1781 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sends a sheet listing ordnance sent for the southern operation, referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Colonel John Lamb will deliver the enclosed spirit levels. Explains some of the munitions information. Samuel Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. Account of Ordance stores accompanied the letter (GLC02437.01172).

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Siege of Yorktown 19 October 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indicates that he has received an inaccurate (imprecise) report of the (captured) cannons and mortars at the lines during the siege of Yorktown, which he blames on the confusion there. Thought the report would still be useful, knowing Colonel Tench Tilghman's destination. Has not yet received word of the artillery captured at Gloucester. Tilghman, an aide-de-camp and military secretary to Washington, was on his way to Philadelphia to announce the formal surrender of Lord Cornwallis, which happened that day. See GLC02437.01245 for a related item.

Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Reporting on the Progress of the Forwarding of Ordnance 20 October 1781 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on the progress of ordnance being forwarded to Henry Knox. Mentions that some items left in Baltimore had been rejected by Major Sebastian Bauman. Comments on fixes made to munitions made by a Mr. Johnson that were cast without the necessary staples. Plans to send some of the repaired shells to Knox for approval. Indicates some specific items and their quantities that were already in transit. Claims that he has been working expeditiously and that he has done everything in his power to prevent a shortage. This ordnance transport was possibly one that Knox asked the Board of War & Ordnance to have Hodgdon superintend on 23 September 1781 (see GLC02437.01188). Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. The siege of Yorktown ended the day before this letter was written. See also GLC02437.01263.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Preparations for the Battle of Yorktown 24 August 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Account of ordnance attached to the American Army. Includes two lists: Field Artillery and For a Siege. The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing and Knox's signature (written along the margin) in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

Download or read book Mordecai Gist to Henry Knox on the Provision of Military Supplies 11 September 1781 written by Mordecai Gist and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Response to Knox's letter (GLC02437.01179). Reports that Mr. Thorp has arrived and describes the ordnance he will receive. Also comments on how Major Sebastian Bauman is responding to Knox's recent directives (see GLC02437.01178). The Continental Army was preparing for the upcoming siege of Yorktown.