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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Henry Knox to George Washington with News from West Point 18 April 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: [Lewis] Garanger gave some specimens of his knowledge in artillery at West Point. Mentions Major Sebastian Bauman, commander of artillery at West Point, who was in charge of assessing Garanger's knowledge of artillery.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Seward Regarding Delivery of Stores 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: Orders Captain Seward, an artillery officer in charge of ordnance stores forwarded from Springfield, to deliver the stores to Sebastian Bauman, in charge of artillery at West Point. Thanks Seward for his trouble in transporting the stores. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

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 Payroll of Captain Sebastian Bauman s Company in Henry Knox s Artillery Regiment June 1776 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists names of men. Covers 1 June 1776 to 30 June 1776.

Download or read book Muster Roll of Captain Bauman s Company of Artillery in the Regiment Commanded by Henry Knox 26 May 1776 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists names of officers and soldiers. Covers the month of March, entered in April.

Download or read book Sebastian Bauman to William Hull Regarding a Previous Order Requiring Captains to be Detailed by an Adjutant 4 February 1784 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: Marked as a coppy, by Major Bauman. Bauman, commanding the artillery at West Point, writes to Hull, commandant of West Point. Bauman expresses his surprise and grief at Hull's order requiring captains to be detailed by an adjutant, thus placing the artillery in rotation with the infantry to perform common duties. Declares, it is unwarrantable... to send Artillery men into the lines, and infantry on the Batteries. Threatens to take his complaints to Henry Knox, the Secretary of War, then Congress if Hull does not withdraw his order.