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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02948 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0071] January-March 1784 |
| Title | William Hull to Henry Knox regarding his dispute with Sebastian Bauman, the anniversary of the American alliance with France and a burglary committed by soldiers from Constitution Island |
| Date | 10 February 1784 |
| Author | Hull, William (1753-1825) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Hull, commandant of West Point, describes his conflict with Major Sebastian Bauman, in charge of the artillery at West Point. Bauman refused to carry out Hull's orders requiring artillery to carry out regular garrison duties with infantry. In defense of his order, Hull states, "... it appears to me Troops forming a Garrison are in a very different situation from an Army in the Field, and that there are general duties in which all the Corps of every designation are interested, and consiquently ought to bare [sic] a part." Transmits correspondence pertaining to the disagreement (refer to GLC02437.02943, GLC02437.02944, and GLC02437.02945). Relates that to honor the anniversary of the American alliance with France, his troops discharged cannon, lit fireworks, and made a Fudejoy (from feu de joie, a bonfire). Reports that a group of soldiers from Constitution Island broke into the home and store of David Sands, a Quaker. They "abused his Wife, and plundered his Store," stealing goods and money. Ordered a garrison court martial for their trial. |
| Subjects | France Quaker Military History Continental Army Revolutionary War General Artillery West Point (US Military Academy) Infantry Holidays and Celebrations Global History and Civics Revolutionary War Criminals and Outlaws Women's History Religion Children and Family Wartime Pillaging and Destruction Mill Law |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hull, William (1753-1825) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Children & Family; Women in American History; Law; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Sebastian Bauman to William Hull regarding his refusal to comply with Hull's orders Letter from Sebastian Bauman to William Hull regarding his previous request to be suspended of his own command Letter from William Hull to Sebastian Bauman regarding Bauman's request for a suspension |