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Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01126 Author/Creator: Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 August 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.8 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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