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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06077 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox about possible war, American engineers and artillery for New York |
| Date | 13 April 1794 |
| Author | Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes about the impending war and declares that Knox should "give up any consideration for the common or public good of our country." Discusses the necessity of finding an "American" engineer to help prevent the "enemy" from learning the strengths of their ports. Recommends searching for "geniuses in America" and to have the government give them as much assistance it can afford. Also, suggests New York having four companies of artillery during war and two during peace. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General American Statesmen Global History and Civics Military History Maritime Science and Technology Standing Army Artillery |
| People | Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Science, Technology, Invention; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |