Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman Discussing Difficulties in Paying Samuel Jefferds and His Men 7 March 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses difficulties in paying Lieutenant Samuel Jefferds and his men (of the Northern Department).

Download or read book Henry Knox to Charles Knowles Enclosing a Return Pertaining to Samuel Jefferds and His Men 7 March 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes to Knowles, paymaster of the Massachusetts artillery. Encloses a return pertaining to Lieutenant Samuel Jefferds and his men (refer to GLC02437.02974). Instructs Knowles to give a copy of the return to Major Sebastian Bauman.

Download or read book Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox Asking for Financial Help 20 May 1789 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to remind him of a letter he wrote to Knox previously, asking Knox to help him financially (perhaps by finding him a job). Argues that he was left impoverished because he spent so much time in pursuit for the honor of my Country. Adds that he does not have family or friends in a position to help him, so he hopes that Knox will speak with the President and Vice President on his behalf. Docketed 21 May 1789.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman Regarding Officers and Their Duties 28 February 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to Bauman to reassure him of his regard for him. States that [m]y idea is that in garrison the artillery officers in common occasions should do their full proportion of the Duty of the place, provided always that the immediate duties of the artillery and stores do not at the same line require their particular attention. Continues to try and settle the dispute between officers and their duties. Watermarked.

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 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 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 William Hull Discussing Hull s Disagreement with Sebastian Bauman 5 April 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes to Hull, commandant of West Point. Reports he has not received word from Congress regarding Hull's prior question about the engineers who remain in service at West Point. Discusses other military matters, including Hull's disagreement with Sebastian Bauman, an artillery officer. Expresses hope that both Knox's opinion and that of [Francisco] de Miranda will convince Bauman of the impropriety of his conduct. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

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 Samuel Jefferds Ordering Him to Unite Stores So that They Can be Guarded by Fewer Men 11 June 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following a Congressional order discharging most of the Continental troops, Knox orders Lieutenant Jefferds to unite the stores now at the posts on the Mohawk River so that a very few men may keep them safely. Gives detailed orders regarding the consolidation of cannon and stores at various posts in New York. Location inferred.

Download or read book Note from Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Stores at West Point 21 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: Directed to Major Bauman or the officer in charge of artillery at West Point. Instructs the recipient to receive stores from Captain Thomas Seward, an artillery officer in charge of ordnance stores forwarded from Springfield, Massachusetts. Also orders the recipient to issue a receipt. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman Giving Military Orders 21 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:

Download or read book Account Information Between Henry Knox and Sebastian Bauman 15 January 1788 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers 25 May 1787 to 5 January 1788, including payment for goods such as Jamaica spirit, cinnamon, and porter, among others. Bauman signs, noting receipt of 20.25 from Henry Knox.

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 Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman on His Possible Engineering Career 7 April 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Bauman's wish to be an engineer. Does not think this is a good career for him since the work would only be for three or at most four months employ ... and that he should not relinquish a certainty for an uncertainty. Watermarked J Watt & C Patten Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Jefferds about Disbandment of Colonel Willet s Regiment 25 December 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the disbandment of Colonel [Marinus] Willett's regiment saying it will likely take place immediately. Orders Jefferds and his troops to move to Fort Schuyler where a number of stores have been collected in preparation of taking command of the western lakes. Discusses the amount of provisions needed at Fort Schuyler for Jefferds party. Provides further instructions if the number of provisions at Fort Schuyler is insufficient.

Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Sebastian Bauman Regarding a Meeting Between Henry Knox and Bauman 20 August 1781 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: