Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803) A Report of ordnance Ammunition Expended during my Command on the different Batteries in the lines, between the 16 & 17 Oct. inst.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01232 Author/Creator: Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803) Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 17 October 1781 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy
Lists quantities of stores used in the first and second batteries under Major Bauman during the siege of Yorktown. Reports the death of Peter Peiner. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery.
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Peter Peiner of Capt. Franzes Coverton Company Col. Edmons Regiment of Militia wounded, and since Death.
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