Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05900 Author/Creator: Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
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.
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