11 October 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return]

Weekly return for the New York corps of artillery. Lists men by rank and current status. Date from docket.

GLC02437.10546

1 April 1776

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document

Title: [Roll of enlisted men in Captain [Sebastian] Bauman's artillery company for the Continental Service ordered to be raised in the colony of New York by the Provincial Congress]

Lists the names of men, date of enlistment, and place of birth.

GLC02437.10661

26 May 1776

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document

Title: [Muster roll of Captain Bauman's company of artillery in the regiment commanded by Henry Knox]

Lists names of officers and soldiers. Covers the month of March, entered in April.

GLC02437.10663

June 1776

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document

Title: [Payroll of Captain Sebastian Bauman's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Lists names of men. Covers 1 June 1776 to 30 June 1776.

GLC02437.10664

31 May 1776

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pay Roll of Capt. Bauman's Company of Artillery in the Regiment whereof Henry Knox Esqr. is Colonel

Very detailed payroll for May, 1776. Gives names of Bauman's men, their position, when they enlisted and were last paid, how much time they were owed for and at what pay scale.

GLC02437.00319

1 September 1789

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for 350 dollars given by Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman for supplies furnished to the commissioners for negotiations with the Southern Indians. A possibly unrelated list appears at the top of the page in a different hand (perhaps that of Henry Knox).

GLC02437.04347

February 6, 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. In response to Hull's orders requiring artillery to perform common garrison duties under direction of the adjutant, Bauman had previously requested suspension of his own command (GLC02437.02944). Implies that Hull denied this suspension, stating "... if you can not suspend with what I have requested in my two letters... you may deprive me of what command I have left in what manner you please..." Docketed as "No. 4."

GLC02437.02944

February 7, 1784

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bauman, in charge of the artillery at West Point, complains of "a most cingular circumstance that is agitated against the honor of my command and disparagement of the corps of Artillery." Gives numerous reasons for his disagreement with Lieutenant Colonel William Hull (commandant of West Point). Hull's orders placed artillery on regular garrison duty under direction of the adjutant. Bauman refused to comply and was suspended at his own request. Bauman complains that he can not carry out his artillery duties when ordered on garrison duty, declaring "...I cannot in justice to the trust…

GLC02437.02947

circa 1782-1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Map

Title: [Map of Forts Ontario and Oswego and surroundings]

Docketed as "A rough sketch of Oswego by Major Bauman." Shows Fort Ontario (captioned), Fort Oswego (uncaptioned) and surrounding features (possibly earthworks).

GLC02437.10667

18 October 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: Weekly return of the New York Corps of Artillery - commanded by Major Sebastian Bauman.

Lists men in the New York artillery corps by rank and status, where they are on duty, who is on the staff, among others. Of the thirteen commissioned officers, one is a major (present and fit for duty), two captains (one fit and the other on staff), etc. Includes totals and number of those returning and discharged. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a seal and "EUL (?) 1780" underneath.

GLC02437.10172

25 October 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: Monthly return of the New York Corps of Artillery

List of the New York Corps of Artillery. Lists people present in corp by rank and status, where they are on duty, who is on the staff, among others. Of the four captains, two are present for duty and two on the staff. Noted that alterations since last return are included. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a seal, and "ELIL (?) 1780" underneath.

GLC02437.10176

8 December 1778

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw

Lists goods to be sent to Shaw for the Knox family, noting the location of the articles and when they will be sent. Includes a breakfast table, sheets, pillow cases, candle sticks, and other household items.

GLC02437.00740

13 October 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph document signed

Title: Report of What ordnance Stores Expended, and On hand at the Batteries during my Command from the 12 to the 13 of Oct. Inst.

Lists quantities of stores used and on hand at the Grand Battery, Mortar Battery, and Left Battery 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.

GLC02437.01226

19 October 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of men agreeable to the garrison order of the 18th October 1783

Mentions one man whose term of service expires in December of 1783.

GLC02437.02686

10 October 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return of clothing for the New York Corps of Artillery]

Lists items by type and amount. Includes hats, stocks, and socks.

GLC02437.02636

17 March 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Tappen]

Major Bauman recommends Lieutenant Tappen for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09694

13 July 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.01043

24 July 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a traveling forge with Knox, noting that he suggested the forge remain in the care of the commanding officer of artillery at Verplanck's Point. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01077