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13 August 1781
An invoice of military stores brought from [Succasunna Plains] New Jersey
Includes artillery ammunition and supplies, and other military supplies. Docketed twice.
GLC02437.01130
Latimer, Henry, 1752-1819
[Recommendation for Jacob Baker's discharge]
Latimer, a surgeon in the Flying Hospital, states that Baker, an artificer in Colonel Baldwin's regiment, is unfit for duty and should be discharged from service.
GLC02437.01131
15 August 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Sebastian Bauman
Written by Brigadier General Knox to Major Bauman. References Bauman's letter of 10 August 1781. Says he cannot give him a transfer as Colonel Popkins, who was supposed to replace him, was sick. Says all other line officers are not available because...
GLC02437.01134
16 August 1781
Wetzell, Michael, fl. 1781
Second Lieutenant Wetzell reports on the poor state of ordnance and stores on board the sloop Liberty. The stores have sustained extensive water damage because of a damp, leaky hull. Declares, "Nor can I keep the Vessel afloat any longer On account...
GLC02437.01135
21 August 1781
Written by Brigadier General Knox to Major Bauman of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery. Orders Bauman to take command of the companies of artillery when he reaches "this place." Tells him to march his units through Smith's Clove(?), Ringwood, & Curtis's...
GLC02437.01150
23 August 1781
Written from camp at Kings Ferry, New York. Tells Major Bauman that the party stores under his command are to halt at Potts Mill. Indicates that Colonel Olney's regiment will guard Bauman's charge, possibly a misidentification of Captain Stephen...
GLC02437.01154
25 August 1781
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
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...
GLC02437.01158
7 September 1781
Orders Major Bauman to obtain cannons left in Baltimore by the Marquis de Lafayette, as well as some other ordnance and supplies. They were needed for the "intended operation," referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Bauman commanded an...
GLC02437.01169
9 September 1781
Parvin, Matthew, fl. 1781
Prepared by Matthew Parvin, designated as "Cr. M. Stores." "Invoice of Military Stores not Embarked at Elk Landing. Lists quantities of ordnance. Supplies were being embarked at Elk Head, Maryland to support the upcoming siege of Yorktown.
GLC02437.01176
10 September 1781
Discusses obtaining needed supplies, and even though this falls outside the scope of his department Knox asserts that "in these times one must do more than mere duty." He hopes Major Bauman has succeeded and that he has embarked. Knox is sending an...
GLC02437.01178
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