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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01711 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0048] November 1782 |
| Title | Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox requesting leave of absence |
| Date | 13 November 1782 |
| Author | Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to inform Knox that despite his generous offer to bring his family to West Point, "I must again from urgent and impossible family reason beg leave of absence for the winter." Says that if it is not in Knox's power to grant his request, perhaps a few lines written to General George Washington would be able to help. Declares that he has children to look after, and is debilitated in health due to heavy military service, for which the country has not shown its gratitude. Adds that General Washington's suggestion that "two field officers should remain with a regiment" suggests that West Point has become a "frontier" a subtle enemy could exploit, should they mean to prosecute a war. Argues, however, that he is residing near camp so he could be of service if necessary. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army West Point (US Military Academy) Children and Family President Health and Medical Frontiers and Exploration |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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