Maria Bauer was convinced that Bacon's manuscripts had been imported into Jamestown, Virginia, in 1653, and could be found in the Bruton Vault at Williamsburg.
Maria Bauerová byla přesvědčena, že Baconovy rukopisy byly v roce 1653 převezeny do Jamestownu ve Virginii a mohly by být nalezeny v Bruton Vaul ve Williamsburgu.