12 September 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that they have enough planks, but there has been an objection by Major Bauman and Mr. Thorp to the plans of General Mordecai Gist and the French generals to cut the planks and transport them with the troops. The planks were part of the supplies needed for the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01184

February 1782

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Map

Title: Plan of the investment of York and Gloucester

Drafted at Washington's request, shortly after the battle of Yorktown, Virginia. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 189, with references.

GLC01869

27 August 1790

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of food provisions]

An account sent by Bauman to Knox listing food supplies delivered and the outstanding balance owed to Bauman. Bauman acknowledges at the bottom that he received payment in full. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04701

13 June 1793

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sent three of the maps by post as Knox directed. Each map costs 20 shillings or $2.50, for a total of $7.50. Encloses the account with receipts (not included). Reports "The City of New York is in a state of anarchy every night since the arrival of the french Frigate." This is in reference to the arrival of the French frigate "Ambuscade," which brought news of the French declaration of war against Great Britain.

GLC02437.05900

13 April 1794

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes about the impending war and declares that Knox should "give up any consideration for the common or public good of our country." Discusses the necessity of finding an "American" engineer to help prevent the "enemy" from learning the strengths of their ports. Recommends searching for "geniuses in America" and to have the government give them as much assistance it can afford. Also, suggests New York having four companies of artillery during war and two during peace. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06077

13 November 1782

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that despite his generous offer to bring his family to West Point, "I must again from urgent and impossible family reason beg leave of absence for the winter." Says that if it is not in Knox's power to grant his request, perhaps a few lines written to General George Washington would be able to help. Declares that he has children to look after, and is debilitated in health due to heavy military service, for which the country has not shown its gratitude. Adds that General Washington's suggestion that "two field officers should remain with a regiment" suggests that West…

GLC02437.01711

12 September 1782

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has sent, at "the first safe opportunity I had, those six maps you have subscribed for at Philadelphia. I hope they may meet your approbation; tho they are not printed so clean as I could wish, the least imagined to be done, but of all, has plagued me most, and caused me to this day to be a loser in a business, from which one would suppose I should have some compensation from the prospect, and infinite trouble I have had."

GLC02437.01603

12-13 October 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph document signed

Title: A Return of ordnance stores Expended in the differen Batteries on the lines Before York, from the 12th to the 13 of Oct. Inst.

Lists quantities of stores used in the first and second batteries, from 12 to 13 October and 16 to 17 October respectively, under Major Bauman during the siege of Yorktown. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery.

GLC02437.01224

17 October 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph document signed

Title: A Report of ordnance Ammunition Expended during my Command on the different Batteries in the lines, between the 16 & 17 Oct. inst.

Lists quantities of stores used in the first and second batteries under Major Bauman during the siege of Yorktown. Reports the death of Peter Peiner. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery.

GLC02437.01232

10 August 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Major Bauman, the commander of artillery at West Point, to Brigadier General Knox. Says Lieutenant Colonel Popkins has arrived to replace him and asks to be transfered to relieve his "lazy habit, according to the predominant Custom of West Point." Wants to deal with family affairs before his new duties though.

GLC02437.01126

16 August 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Major Bauman, commander of artillery at West Point, to Brigadier General Knox. A response to Knox's letter regarding his transfer from West Point (GLC02437.01134). Says General McDougall has no objections to Bauman's transfer and that Captain Frothingham will take his place. Says he cannot leave West Point until tomorrow, when he will send letters and settle the situation. Reports on some of the heavy and light brass cannons at West Point, and says some need chains, timbers, and carriages. Says "many things are wanting here" and has requested the commissary to give him reasons why…

GLC02437.01136

20 August 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw

An angry letter written by Major Bauman, commander of artillery at West Point, to Major Shaw, aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox. Says "You will please to inform the general that it is moral[ly] impossible for me to join the party at New Windsor to morrow, agreeable to the promptery orders I Received, Except it is meant to destroy me, and what little I have left in this ungrateful Service." In an earlier letter, Knox gave permission to Bauman to take a few days to deal with family matters, and this letter seems to be a backlash against the revoking of that permission. Bauman…

GLC02437.01145

25 August 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.01158

11 September 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.01182

12 September 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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…

GLC02437.01183

5 July 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Major Bauman of the artillery corps asks General Washington to discharge four older German men under Bauman's command. Says that the Board of Inspectors of Invalids told him to go to Washington as the men did not "come under the description of men in bad health." Says the Germans are all in their 60s and worn out and want to go back to Germany; they and their families seek discharge. The Germans said "from their short service they have rendered this Country, they could never Expect or demand any bounty from it, and their sphere of live being passed to labour, consequently would become a…

GLC02437.02241

20 May 1789

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.04213

6 June 1787

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt of payment]

Received from Henry Knox, "the sum of twenty one pound Eleven shilling and nine pence, in full."

GLC02437.03570

January 15, 1788

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph document signed

Title: [Account information between Henry Knox and Sebastian Bauman]

Covers 25 May 1787 - 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.

GLC02437.03753

24 March 1780

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.02981

1 January 1784

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return of the full allowance of clothing for the corps of artillery under Bauman]

Includes clothing that Major Bauman has drawn "and what remains due to the Corps."

GLC02437.02895

February 4, 1784

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

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.

GLC02437.02941

February 5, 1784

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Hull

Major Bauman, commanding the artillery at West Point, writes to Hull, commandant of West Point. Refuses to comply with orders issued by Hull requiring artillery to engage in "the common duty of the Garrison" under the adjutant. Anticipates his suspension, noting the command of ordnance and stores should pass to the next senior officer until he receives a proper investigation. Requests a supply of firewood in the interim. Docketed as "No. 2."

GLC02437.02943

4 October 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of the non-commissioned officers and matrosses in the New York Corps of Artillery commanded by Major Sebastian Bauman- designating the expiration of their Inlistments.

Lists numbers of non-commissioned officers and matrosses on a chart that spans the time period between October 1783 and March 1786. Includes the first and second companies.

GLC02437.10158

25 November 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return of ordnance left by British troops]

Lists artillery by weight, left by the British at various locations.

GLC02437.02801