War of 1812
War of 1812
Wasp Captures Frolic...
Item #600282
December 5, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Dec. 5, 1812 This newspaper actually has much content concerning the War of 1812, but one of the more historic reports is that found on an inside page concerning the naval battle of the Wasp and Frolic. There are actually two such reports in this issue, both shown in the photos below.
Other War of 1812 reports are found under the heading: "Even... See More
Andy Jackson calls on free African-Americans to fight for their country...
Item #599979
December 3, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 3, 1814 Two pages are taken up with a nice & detailed account headed:"Attack Upon Baltimore - British Account" as taken from the London Gazette Extraordinary (see for portions). Included is the: "Return of killed & wounded in the action with the enemy, near Baltimore, on the 12th September, 1814."
Further on is: "E... See More
In praise of freed slaves fighting in the War of 1812...
Item #599978
January 28, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 28, 1815 Articles within include: "Lexington, Kentucky" which is descriptive of it (see); "Naval Establishment", a very lengthy: "Treasury Report" which takes over 4 pages. Also: "Events of the War" has some nice reports from New Orleans, beginning: "We are yet without definite intelligence from New Orle... See More
USS Constitution vs Java...
Item #599000
February 19, 1813
AURORA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1813 The front page of the issue has a headline "ANOTHER NAVAL VICTORY!" "...On the 20th of December, off St. Salvadore, the Constitution, capt. Bainbridge, fell in with the British frigate Java, of 38 guns (mounting 49) and 400 men. After an action of one hour and forty-five minutes, the Java struck, with the loss of 60 killed ... See More
Report of war events near Mobile...
Item #598722
April 8, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 8, 1815
* Mobile, Alabama
The front page report picks up where the last issue ended, a continuation of a lengthy report headed "American Expose". Near the back are: "War Events" which includes a letter from an officer in Mobile dated Feb. 27, 1815, beginning: "We arrived here on the 18th inst. and were momently expec... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812 with an emphasis on naval matters...
Item #598718
March 18, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1815 Inside has a letter from Henry Dearborn to a member of the Senate, followed by: "Navy of the United States" which is a letter form the Secretary of the Navy to a committee of congress, signed in type: B. W. Crowninshield. There is also a lengthy letter signed: James Monroe.
Further on are "War Events" which take... See More
Early use of the term "Old Ironsides"...
Item #598633
April 28, 1815
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 26, 1815 Page 3 has an article: "Constitution Frigate Safe" which has a report noting: "...arrived there after an unsuccessful chase after the constitution frigate. They had her in close pursuit for a long time when a fog came on, and Old Iron Sides gave them the slip." This might be the earliest use of the nickna... See More
The War of 1812 comes to Buffalo...
Item #598461
January 8, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 8, 1814 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Official Accounts Of the Complete Defeat of Bonaparte in Saxony". Page 2 has: "Destruction Of Buffalo" "Prospects of Peace!" "Latest From Washington" "Invasion Reported" and more.
Four pages, light damp staining, some archival mends.
Capture of the frigate Essex...
Item #597879
July 12, 1814
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, July 12, 1814 Page 2 has a report from Plattsburgh: "Fall of Lt. Col. Forsyth", and also: "Regimental Orders" "and over 2 columns with much detail on: "Capture of the United States Frigate Essex, Capt. Porter & Arrival of the ship Essex Junior" and other items.
Four pages, nice condition.
General Hull surrenders Detroit to the British...
Item #597878
September 30, 1812
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 30, 1812 At the bottom of the front page is just the beginning of: "Official Despatches from General Hull" which carries over to pg. 2 where the first is signed: W. Hull. This is followed by another very lengthy letter datelined at Fort George, Aug. 26, 1812, which begins: "Enclosed are the articles of capitulation by ... See More
General Hull surrenders Detroit to the British...
Item #597877
September 30, 1812
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 30, 1812 At the bottom of the front page is just the beginning of: "Official Despatches from General Hull" which carries over to pg. 2 where the first is signed: W. Hull. This is followed by another very lengthy letter datelined at Fort George, Aug. 26, 1812, which begins: "Enclosed are the articles of capitulation by ... See More
Huge eagle in the masthead...
Item #597570
June 28, 1814
PHILADELPHIA MERCANTILE ADVERTISER, June 28, 1814 Perhaps the finest feature of this issue is the front page, as it is totally taken up with ads, and the masthead features a huge eagle with a nearly 7 inch wingspread. Very displayable and from during the War of 1812.
Four pages, nice condition.
Wasp Captures Frolic...
Item #597283
December 3, 1812
AURORA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 3, 1812 The front page has a header "Splendid Naval Victory!" which is a "Copy of a letter from Captain Jones, late of the U. States sloop of war the Wasp, to the Secretary of the Navy, dates New York, 24th, November, 1812..." pertaining to the Wasp capture of the British Frolic. Nice detailed report.
There is an article on th... See More
The Frigate President captures Packet Swallow... Announcing the beginning of the "Baltimore Patriot"...
Item #596738
November 19, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, November 19, 1812 Under the "By the Last Mails" heading on page two, is the "Official" report from John Rodgers on the capture of the British Packet Swallow by the Frigate President. "...SIR - I have the honor to acquaint you that on the 15 inst. near the Grand Bank, this ship, the Congress in company, capture the B... See More
James Madison's urges the repeal of the Embargo...
Item #596219
April 2, 1814
DAILY FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, Georgetown, District of Columbia, April 2, 1814 The front page is filled with ads including a "30 Dollars Reward" for a runaway slave, with much detail, and another as well (see). Page 3 has: "Repeal of the Embargo" "When The Steed is Stolen Shut The Stable Door" "Demonstration" "The Embargo" which is a document sign... See More
Very early report from New Mexico... The War of 1812...
Item #596214
November 13, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1813 The front page has: "War On The Canada Border" "Gen. Hampton's Retreat" "Irruption From Canada" "The Civil War In New Mexico" "War on the Potomac" and more. Inside includes: "Invasion of Lower Canada" "War Against Neutrals" "Memoranda--Capture of the Argus--Recent Br... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #595827
September 3, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Sept. 3, 1813 Page 2 has: "The Descent on Plattsburgh" which is very detailed & takes over 1 1/2 columns; "British Barbarity" and other items. Page 3 has: "Desperate Action" and the back page includes: "Events of the War--Official Despatch: Letter from Commodore Chauncey to the Secretary of the Navy" followed by:... See More
Our foreign policy from the War of 1812...
Item #595793
June 9, 1812
SUPPLEMENT TO THE CONNECTICUT HERALD, June 9, 1812 The entire four page issue is taken up with various "Correspondence" with an introductory note signed by the President: James Madison, which includes: "I communicate to Congress...correspondence of the Secretary of State & the Minister Plenipotentiary of the U.S. at Paris. These documents will place before Congress t... See More
James Madison... War of 1812...
Item #594622
July 8, 1814
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, July 8, 1814 Inside has War of 1812 content with: "War In The Patuxent" "Fall of Lt. Col. Forsyth" reported in an dispatch from Plattsburgh; "British In Florida" with a Milledgeville, Ga., dateline; "Bomb Proof Torpedo" "Indian Massacre!!" "A Proclamation" by the President..." signed in type: James... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #593901
November 24, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 24, 1813 The front page has: "Harrison & Perry!!!" is a political statement (see). Inside has: "Expedition To Canada--Gen. Hampton's Excursion" "The Campaign Closed" "The Glorious Expedition" and other items.
Four pages, light dirtiness, generally good.
Proclamation for day of humiliation and prayer...
Item #593460
July 18, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 18, 1812 The front page page of this issue contains "A Proclamation" from the president for "...a day of public humiliation and prayer:.. to offer, at one and the same time, their common vows, and adorations to Almighty God... of seeking his merciful forgiveness, and his assistance... that in the present season of calamity and war... ca... See More
War of 1812...
Item #592419
April 12, 1813
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, April 12, 1813 Page 2 has much on the War of 1812 including: "Impressment", a letter from Canandaigua which begins: "Last week appearances indicated another attempt to invade Canada..."; "Trouble With The Blacks" with details (see); "British Captures" "The War" and other items.
Four pages, great condition.
LaFitte the Caribbean pirate...
Item #590604
November 19, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 19, 1814 An inside page contain an article datelined from New Orleans headed: "Pirates of Barataria" which has rare, period mention of Jean LaFitte, the Caribbean pirate, portions of which include: "...great satisfaction in reporting to you that the contemplated expedition against the pirates, so long & strongly established a... See More
Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812...
Item #590596
March 1, 1815
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 1, 1815 The front page of this issue has the: "TREATY Of Peace And Amity, Between his Britannick Majesty and the United States of America." The treaty contains a preface that begins: "His Brittanick Majesty and the United States of America, desirous of termination the war...between the countries, and of r... See More
Commodore Perry and Gen. Harrison...
Item #572048
October 2, 1813
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, New York, October 2, 1813 The frontpage of this issue contains a header "Private Correspondence" with the dateline "Chilicothe, (Ohio) Sept. 17" which contains reports on Commodore Perry and Gen. Harrison. "Gen. Harrison had marched his whole force to the margin of the lake, ready to embark the moment of the return of the fleet. It was believed the Brit... See More
Much on naval events in the War of 1812...
Item #562767
March 29, 1814
THE WAR, New York, March 29, 1814
This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.
The entire ftpg. has several correspondences concerning: "...explaining the causes of the failure of our arms on the Northern Frontier." including... See More
Much on the exploits of General Dearborn...
Item #562762
March 8, 1814
THE WAR, New York, March 8, 1814 This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.
The entire front page is taken up with "Documents" being "Correspondence between the Secretary of War and Major-General Dearborn" whic... See More
America At War...
The Great War Collection...
Item #561531
January 1, 1778
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every American war. You get ten original/authentic newspapers, one each for:
* French & Indian War
* Revolutionary War
* War of 1812
* Mexican War
* Civil War
* Spanish-American War
* World War I
* World War II
* Korean War
* Vietnam War
The earliest two are British; all others are Americ... See More
War of 1812... John Armstrong Jr....
Item #561352
March 15, 1814
THE WAR, New York, March 15, 1814
* War of 1812 original reading
* John Armstrong Jr.
This is a short-lived newspaper, having begun in 1812 with the exclusive purpose of reporting on the War of 1812 (hence the title). When the war ended, so did this newspaper.
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Documents...Correspondence between the Secretary of War & Brig. Genera... See More
Treaty of Ghent signed... breaking news...
Item #559864
February 15, 1815
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, February 15, 1815 Page 2 has a two column wide heading regarding the news about the signing of the Treaty of Ghent: "PEACE--SAFETY, and Prospect of returning COMMERCE, and PROSPERITY." Note that the headline is prefaced with an incorrect date (January 15, 1815), and should be February 15, the date of this issue.
And beneath this a letter "...... See More
Many war reports from Wilkinson and Armstrong...
Item #553906
April 19, 1814
THE WAR, New York, April 19, 1814 This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.
The ftpg. is filled with various "Documents" relating to the War of 1812, including two letters from Gen. Wilkinson to the Secretary of War.&nb... See More
The War of 1812 is declared...
Item #219369
June 26, 1812
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, June 26, 1812 On page 3 near the top of the second column is A Proclamation issued by President James Madison confirming the Congress declaration of war against Great Britain, stating in part: "Now therefore, I JAMES MADISON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the same..." The Proclamation, dated June 12, 1812, is sign
Treaty of Peace in 1815...
Item #218050
February 15, 1815
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, February 15, 1815
* Treaty of Peace...
* War of 1812 ends... Original reporting...
Page 2 has a two column wide heading: "PEACE--SAFETY, and Prospect of returning COMMERCE, and PROSPERITY."
And beneath this a letter ...which was immediately issued...in a Handbill! The handbill headed For The Pu
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* Treaty of Peace...
* War of 1812 ends... Original reporting...
Page 2 has a two column wide heading: "PEACE--SAFETY, and Prospect of returning COMMERCE, and PROSPERITY."
And beneath this a letter ...which was immediately issued...in a Handbill! The handbill headed For The Pu
The Embargo Act...
Item #215092
April 11, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1812 Page 2 has some great content concerning the Embargo, including a short statement signed by the President in which he requests that the "General Embargo" be enacted for 60 days (see), and this is followed by an item headed: "Embargo Law" which gives some details about an embargo, and then this is followed by the actual text of
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War of 1812 shipping embargo....
Item #213357
April 7, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts , April 7, 1812 Page 3 has an atypically large head: "Another EMBARGO" and a brief report confirming the imposition of another embargo. Says the message reached Boston in 76 hours from Washington. Originally a 60-day embargo that was proposed by President Madison, it was changed to a 90-day embargo by moderate members of Congress who believed a peace
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Salem Massachusetts....
Item #208909
April 24, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts April 24, 1812.On the front page under Land Embargo is: An Act To prohibit the exportation of specie, goods, wares and merchandise for a limited time, signed in type: James Madison. First leaf has a piece missing in the right margin, occasional foxing, otherwise in good condition. 4 pages.
The War of 1812...
Item #207496
January 1, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated during the War of 1812. The issue you will receive is similar to the issues shown in the image - slight wear, minor staining and foxing, etc.. The issue will be dated from during the War of 1812, and will have war related news and news of the day. A great issue to own at an incredible price.
War of 1812 Survey II
The War in Context Collection
Item #180132
January 1, 1812
War of 1812 Survey II The War in Context Collection - 5 issues, one each from 1806-1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, and 1815-1820. Issues from just before, during, & just after the war place the war in context.
War of 1812 Survey I
The War in Focus Collection
Item #180131
January 1, 1812
War of 1812 - Survey I - The War in Focus Collection
You receive 3 issues, one each from 1812, 1813, and 1814, providing a perspective of the entire war. All issues have war related reports.
America at war: The Great War Collection...
Item #180130
January 1, 2014
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every American war. You get ten original/authentic newspapers, one each for:
* French & Indian War
* Revolutionary War
* War of 1812
* Mexican War
* Civil War
* Spanish-American War
* World War I
* World War II
* Korean War
* Vietnam War
The earliest two are British; all others are Americ... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #180016
January 1, 1812
A lot of ten newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers, all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or 2nd rate. A great set of historic issues at a very reasonable price.
A newspaper which existed solely to report on the War of 1812...
Item #153127
January 1, 1813
THE WAR, New York, 1812-1814 Here is a fascinating quarto-size newspaper which started in 1812 and ended at the conclusion of the War of 1812. The expressed purpose of this newspaper was to report events of the War of 1812, and almost all text on all 4 pages deals exclusively with just that. Uncommon newspaper for any war collection with very detailed reading. Nice.
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