Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01183 Author/Creator: Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1781 Pagination: 3 p. + addr + docket Order a Copy
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.
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