1To Thomas Jefferson from Sebastian Bauman, 30 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowlidge your letter of the 26. inst, Covering one for Mr. Duport, which I delivered in Person to his son, Mr. Duport himself I Could not see, he being unwell. any thing Sir, which may require dispatch, or of a Confidential nature you have to pase through the Post Office here which I have the honor to hold, you may I hop Sir, Confide in my punctuality, and in whatever...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Sebastian Bauman, 5 March [i.e. April] 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor to inform you that the letter for London which you sent me under Cover, came in time for the British Mail, which will be closed here on Wednesday the 7 inst., and go in the British Packet Lady Arabella for Falmouth. I have the Honor to be with great Respect, Sir, your most ob. & very humble Servant, RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “The Honrbl. Thomas Jefferson President of the...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Sebastian Bauman, 25 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
By this day Post I have recieved a letter from you, Covering one for London addressed to Edmund Jennings Esquire, the letter is open and has neither wax nor wafer to it; probably you may have omitted to Seal it, or desinged that it Should go open. Please Sir, to let me know your Pleasure by the return of the Post, whether I shall Seal the letter or forwarded in the manner it is. the British...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Sebastian Bauman, 2 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I herewith inclose you your bill of postage for last month which I will thank you to order to be paid I am Sir your Mo Obt H St ( LS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
5To John Adams from Sebastian Bauman, 29 May 1797 (Adams Papers)
I have taken the liberty to inclose to you a pamphlet containing a statement of the cause of the resignation of all the Officers of the Regiment of Artillery of the City and County of New York, which I had the honor to Command and which I hope will do away any unfavourable impressions our proceedings may have made in the mind of the Public— I am Sir, / with great Respect / your Obedt. and very...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Sebastian Bauman, 29 May 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty to inclose to you a pamphlet containing a statement of the cause of the resignation of all the Officers of the Regiment of Artillery of the City and County of New York, which I had the honor to command and which I hope will do away any unfavourable impressions our proceedings may have made in the mind of the public. I am Sir with great respect Your Obedt and very Humbe...
7To John Jay from Sebastian Bauman, [15 May 1797] (Jay Papers)
To his Excellency John Jay Esq r . Governor and Commander in chief of the Militia of the State of New York & c & c I am sorry that circumstances have finally brought me to quit and give up my Military Commission, which I cannot hold any longer without the greatest degradation, inadmissable and incoherent with the Character of a Soldier. The Appointment of Brigadier General Hughes who was a...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Sebastian Bauman, 3 September 1792. (Hamilton Papers)
I have recieved your favour of 31st Ult. and I have to inform you that there is no letter in my Office for Gulliaum Vaillant, Poste restante. If there had been, I should without delay have forwarded the same under cover to you by this days Post. Remain with great respect Dear Sir, Your most Obd. & very humble Servt. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. This letter was postmarked “N...
9To George Washington from Sebastian Bauman, 18 July 1791 (Washington Papers)
New York, 18 July 1791. Since Postmaster General Samuel Osgood is resigning, begs to “impress into” his successor, “under whom I must hold my Office,” and “to whom I may be a stranger, . . . sentiments favourable of me. I am competent for the Office in all its shape. Your Excellency may rely not to be Disappointed in your recommendation, for non shall Exceed me in the duty of my Office, Both...
10To George Washington from Sebastian Bauman, 22 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty to address your Excellency as an Applicant whose past service has Rendered his present situation an Object of your Patronage. Your Excellency designed me at the Close of the late War to Continue at West Point with the Artillery upon the peace Establishment, Which Caused in a great degree my present Disagreeable Situation; For, the hasty Dessolution of my Corps by Congress...