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* Vice President George Clinton's Death
A pg. 3 report headed " Death of the Vice-President" has details about the announcement of Clinton's death in the Senate and House. Also has the order of the funeral procession. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered. Subscribers name written above the masthead, minor posting hole in the ... See More $40.00
Four pages, various wear at the margins, a bit irregular at the spine, some foxing. $29.00
"Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential jour... See More $101.00
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* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
* Historic report
On the front page in the lower part of the last column is A Proclamation issued by President James Madison confirming the Senates declaration of war against Great Britain, and stating in part:
* Now, therefore I, JAMES MADISON, President o... See More $260.00
Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a herald eagle & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United Stat... See More $132.00
The front page has a continuation of various items from Congress. Page 3 has "Selected Toasts" on celebrating the 4th of July, 1812 (see photos).&... See More $40.00
* Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
This is a fascinating, 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 ftpg. is taken up with a continuation of: "Address of the Minority In Congress", continu... See More $35.00
* Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
This is a fascinating, 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 ftpg. is taken up with a continuation of: "Address of the Minority In Congress", continu... See More $31.00
* Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
This is a fascinating, 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 a continuation of: "Address of the Minority In Congress", co... See More $32.00
Nearly five pages are taken up with: "Events... See More $52.00
On page 2 there is a lengthy message under "Another War Message" which talks about the progress of the war, signed in type: James Madison. It takes 2 1/4 columns.
Other news of the day and various ads included.
This paper was trimmed close at the bottom causing minor loss at the bottom of the front page. There are also a... See More $42.00
* President James Madison
* Electoral votes
* Dewitt Clinton
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle & shield is a report headed: "The Presidential Election" that begins:
* We have the pleasure of this day laying before our readers several returns of Elections which place the re-elevation of James Ma... See More $58.00
* War of 1812 events in the South
* Rare title - John Rodgers
This is a fascinating, 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.
The entire front page is taken up with a report datelined "Mobile Settlement, Sept. 30, 18... See More $32.00
* War of 1812 events in the South
* John Rodgers
This is a fascinating, 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.
The entire front page is taken up with a report datelined "Mobile Settlement, Sept. 30, 1... See More $29.00
* Wasp Captures Frolic
* Naval battle
* War of 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.
Oth... See More $40.00
* "Companions in arms!..."
* War of the 1812 military issue
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. includes: "British Improvement in the Manufacture of Swo... See More $36.00
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THE STAR , London, England, 1813 This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rags when making newsprint at that time.
This 4 page issue contains news of the day and various interesting advertisements which give a sense of what life was like during the War of 1812. This issue has a partial red-ink stamps on the upper right hand corner. See! $17.00
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* Carrier's Address
* New Years
Almost two columns on page 3 is the annual carrier's address to the readers of the newspaper, this one having a war theme since during the midst of the war of 1812. IT is titled: "War and Proclamations - Addressed to the Readers of the Connecticut Mirror". There is some war-rel... See More $38.00
* Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
This is a fascinating, 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.
The entire front page is the "Speech" of Mr. D. R. Williams to the House of Representatives.
P... See More $26.00
* re. Dolley Madison
* Early 19th century from the nation's capital
Back page has a notice: "Portrait Of Mrs. Madison. Just Published by R. C. Weightman, A Portrait of Mrs. Madison, engraved by Edwin, from a painting by Stuart" & the prices.
News of the day with several advertisements throughou... See More $21.00
* Schuylkill River...
* Arched bridge...
A back page report says: "A bridge has been thrown over the Schuylkill, which exhibits an arc of 340 feet, 3 inches, straight cord: being 96 feet longer than any single arc in Europe or America."
Other news of the day includes: "Proclamation of Emperor Alexande... See More $17.00
* Zebulon Pike proclamation
* War of 1812 original
This is an interesting and somewhat short-lived newspaper which came into existence for the expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812. When the war ended so did this newspaper.
The front page is entirely taken up with a report headed: "The Committee to whom was referred s... See More $50.00
The front page is entirely taken up with a report headed: "The Committee to whom was referred so much of the Pesident's Message ...as relates to our Foreign Affai... See More $50.00
* War of 1812
* Naval conflicts
The front page has much on the war in Europe while page 2 has some notable War of 1812 reports, with: "Captures by the Americans--Capture of The Frolic" "Manifesto Against America" "Naval Expeditions" "British Account of the Defeat of Gen. Winchester's Ar... See More $36.00
* President James Madison inauguration
The ftpg. has a two column wide item headed: "Impressment of Seamen, the Only Remaining Pretext For the War ! " with text taking half of the page.
Page 2 has: "Re-Inauguration" which begins: "Yesterday His Excellency James Madison retook the oaths of office, previous to entering... See More $40.00
* Judaica - Jewish - Jews
An inside page has an article which begins: "The following List of Jews is supposed to preserve the names of the first settlers here of that nation...Though the re-admission of the Jews was a matter largely discussed in the time of the Protector, their return did not take place until after the Restoration. ... See More $45.00
* War of 1812 original
* William Henry Harrison
On page 3 under "Northwest Army" is a letter of May 9th from Gen. W. H. Harrison to the Sec. of War", stating that the enemy had begun removing their artillery and were
* ...soon embarked and out of sight... Much more about the continued siege of Ft. Meigs on May 5 by In... See More $32.00
The front page has: "New Naturalization Law-- The folllowing act has been approved & signed by th... See More $86.00
War of 1812 Era Embargo....
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SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts , April 7, 1812
* James Madison
* War Of 1812... Shipping Embargo
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 w
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* James Madison
* War Of 1812... Shipping Embargo
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 w
The Embargo Act...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1812.
* Embargo Act
* War of 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 photos), and this is followed by an item headed: "Embargo Law" which gives some details about an embargo, and then th
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* Embargo Act
* War of 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 photos), and this is followed by an item headed: "Embargo Law" which gives some details about an embargo, and then th
Vice President George Clinton's Death 1812...
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SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., April 23, 1812.* Vice President George Clinton's Death
A pg. 3 report headed " Death of the Vice-President" has details about the announcement of Clinton's death in the Senate and House. Also has the order of the funeral procession. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered. Subscribers name written above the masthead, minor posting hole in the ... See More $40.00
Salem Massachusetts....
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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.
$22.00
Death of Vice President Clinton...
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ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, April 29, 1812 Page 2 has a black-bordered column headed: "Death of the Vice President" concerning the death & funeral of George Clinton (see).Four pages, various wear at the margins, a bit irregular at the spine, some foxing. $29.00
George Clinton's Death...
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 30, 1812.
* Vice President George Clinton's Death
* Under Thomas Jefferson
Pg. 2 has a notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts stating in part: It being officially announced, that GEORGE CLINTON...the Vice President...expired on the 20th inst. the Governor proposes...that...the usual Badge of Mourning, on this sorrowful occasion, be worn f
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* Vice President George Clinton's Death
* Under Thomas Jefferson
Pg. 2 has a notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts stating in part: It being officially announced, that GEORGE CLINTON...the Vice President...expired on the 20th inst. the Governor proposes...that...the usual Badge of Mourning, on this sorrowful occasion, be worn f
War is declared, beginning the War of 1812...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 20, 1812 This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential jour... See More $101.00
Bank of the United States... Bank of America...
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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, June 22, 1812 The last column on the back page of this issue has a notice concerning the creation of the Bank of America with the various specifics on the sale of shares. Several of the details concerning the value of shares of the Bank of the United States--whose charter expired in 1811--for the purchase of stock in the Bank of America, noting that every share ... See More
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War of 1812 Declared...
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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 signed in
War declared against England, beginning the War of 1812...
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THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Massachusetts, 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
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War Proclamation Issued by Madison...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 27, 1812* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
* Historic report
On the front page in the lower part of the last column is A Proclamation issued by President James Madison confirming the Senates declaration of war against Great Britain, and stating in part:
* Now, therefore I, JAMES MADISON, President o... See More $260.00
Declaration of war...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1812 This issue has one of the best presentations on the declaration of war against Great Britain beginning the War of 1812.Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a herald eagle & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United Stat... See More $132.00
"the day of retribution is at hand."...
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THE WAR, New York, July 18, 1812. This is an interesting and
somewhat short-lived newspaper, which came into existence for the
expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812. When the
war ended so did this newspaper.
The front page has a continuation of various items from Congress. Page 3 has "Selected Toasts" on celebrating the 4th of July, 1812 (see photos).&... See More $40.00
Enormous creature...
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NEW YORK HERALD, July/Aug. 1812 A back page notice for the: "Mommoth Turtle In Scudder's American Museum" takes nearly half a column and offers many details about this enormous creature. Includes a rather large woodcut of the turtle's head as well. Good.
$18.00
James Madison 1812...
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 17, 1812
* James Madison Acts
* James Madison Acts
* Riots in Balitmore, Maryland
On the front page under LAWS are three Acts each signed in type: James Madison. Also has the Report Of the Committee appointed to inquire into the Causes and Extent of the late Commotions in Baltimore. Concludes on pg. 2. Other news of the day throughout the 4 pages. Goo
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Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812...
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THE WAR, New York, August 29, 1812 * Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
This is a fascinating, 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 ftpg. is taken up with a continuation of: "Address of the Minority In Congress", continu... See More $35.00
Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812...
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THE WAR, New York, August 29, 1812 * Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
This is a fascinating, 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 ftpg. is taken up with a continuation of: "Address of the Minority In Congress", continu... See More $31.00
Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812...
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THE WAR, New York, August 29, 1812 * Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
This is a fascinating, 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 a continuation of: "Address of the Minority In Congress", co... See More $32.00
Constitution defeats the Guerriere...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, September 12, 1812
* USS Constitution defeats HMS Guerriere
* War of 1812
Pages within contain two letters signed in type by James Monroe. A report headed: "Events Of The War" contains 5 pages of War of 1812 accounts with subheads including: "Commodore Rodgers' Squadron" "President & Belvidera" with a
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* USS Constitution defeats HMS Guerriere
* War of 1812
Pages within contain two letters signed in type by James Monroe. A report headed: "Events Of The War" contains 5 pages of War of 1812 accounts with subheads including: "Commodore Rodgers' Squadron" "President & Belvidera" with a
General Hull withdraws from Canada...
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THE WAR, New York, Oct. 3, 1812.
* General Hull Leaves Canada
* War Related Title
* Detroit Michigan
* General Hull Leaves Canada
* War Related Title
* Detroit Michigan
This is an interesting and somewhat short-lived newspaper which came into existence for the expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812. When the war ended so did this newspaper. The front page is taken up with: "OFFICIAL--Copies of Letters from
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$48.00
1812 James Madsion
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 22, 1812.
* James Madsion Front Page Acts
* Desertion From The Army
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is a Proclamation issued by the President of the United States offering a full pardon to ...a number of individuals who have deserted from the Army... signed in type: James Madison. Has three other acts each signed i
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* James Madsion Front Page Acts
* Desertion From The Army
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is a Proclamation issued by the President of the United States offering a full pardon to ...a number of individuals who have deserted from the Army... signed in type: James Madison. Has three other acts each signed i
The "Wasp" is captured... Madison's state-of-the-union address...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1812 There are at least two notable reports in this issue, the first being the annual state-of-the-union address by the President, signed by him in type: James Madison. This was the first war-time annual message and much of this 2+ page "Message" deals with the War of 1812 (see for portions).Nearly five pages are taken up with: "Events... See More $52.00
War of 1812...
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BOSTON GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, November 9, 1812 On page 2 there is a lengthy message under "Another War Message" which talks about the progress of the war, signed in type: James Madison. It takes 2 1/4 columns.
Other news of the day and various ads included.
This paper was trimmed close at the bottom causing minor loss at the bottom of the front page. There are also a... See More $42.00
The Electoral Vote...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, from Washington D.C., dated November 10, 1812 * President James Madison
* Electoral votes
* Dewitt Clinton
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle & shield is a report headed: "The Presidential Election" that begins:
* We have the pleasure of this day laying before our readers several returns of Elections which place the re-elevation of James Ma... See More $58.00
War of 1812 events in the South...
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THE WAR, New York, November 21, 1812 * War of 1812 events in the South
* Rare title - John Rodgers
This is a fascinating, 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.
The entire front page is taken up with a report datelined "Mobile Settlement, Sept. 30, 18... See More $32.00
War of 1812 events in the South...
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THE WAR, New York, November 21, 1812 * War of 1812 events in the South
* John Rodgers
This is a fascinating, 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.
The entire front page is taken up with a report datelined "Mobile Settlement, Sept. 30, 1... See More $29.00
Wasp Captures Frolic...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Dec. 5, 1812 * Wasp Captures Frolic
* Naval battle
* War of 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.
Oth... See More $40.00
"Companions in arms!..."
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THE WAR, New York, December 5, 1812 * "Companions in arms!..."
* War of the 1812 military issue
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. includes: "British Improvement in the Manufacture of Swo... See More $36.00
Two naval battles from the War of 1812...
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THE WAR, New York, Dec. 12, 1812.
* Naval Battles
* The War of 1812
* Naval Battles
* The War of 1812
This is an interesting and somewhat short-lived newspaper which came into existence for the expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812. When the war ended so did this newspaper. The ftpg. has a report of the naval battle between the Wasp and the Frolic, signed by: Jas. Jones. Also front page: &qu
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Two major naval battles in the War of 1812...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 19, 1812.
* War of 1812
* James Madison
* Stephen Decatur
Near the back of this issue is some great coverage of the naval battles of the War of 1812, with an item headed: "Decatur's Victory" signed in type by: James Madison, and including: "...from captain Decatur of the frigate 'United States' reporting his combat & capture of the
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* War of 1812
* James Madison
* Stephen Decatur
Near the back of this issue is some great coverage of the naval battles of the War of 1812, with an item headed: "Decatur's Victory" signed in type by: James Madison, and including: "...from captain Decatur of the frigate 'United States' reporting his combat & capture of the
This 4 page issue contains news of the day and various interesting advertisements which give a sense of what life was like during the War of 1812. This issue has a partial red-ink stamps on the upper right hand corner. See! $17.00
A newspaper which existed solely to report on the War of 1812...
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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.
$30.00
The War of 1812...
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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.
$7.00
The 1813 Carrier's Address...
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 4, 1813 Taking a full column on the
front page is: The Carrier Of The Independent Chronicle To Its
Patrons being the carriers address. Bit of stray writing in the
margin above the masthead, two foxing spots in unrelated text,
occasional foxing.
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Annual carrier's address...
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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, January 4, 1813 * Carrier's Address
* New Years
Almost two columns on page 3 is the annual carrier's address to the readers of the newspaper, this one having a war theme since during the midst of the war of 1812. IT is titled: "War and Proclamations - Addressed to the Readers of the Connecticut Mirror". There is some war-rel... See More $38.00
Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812...
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THE WAR, New York, January 16, 1813 * Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
This is a fascinating, 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.
The entire front page is the "Speech" of Mr. D. R. Williams to the House of Representatives.
P... See More $26.00
Portrait of Mrs. Madison...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., January 19, 1813 * re. Dolley Madison
* Early 19th century from the nation's capital
Back page has a notice: "Portrait Of Mrs. Madison. Just Published by R. C. Weightman, A Portrait of Mrs. Madison, engraved by Edwin, from a painting by Stuart" & the prices.
News of the day with several advertisements throughou... See More $21.00
Schuylkill River... Arched bridge...
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WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Massachusetts, January 22, 1813* Schuylkill River...
* Arched bridge...
A back page report says: "A bridge has been thrown over the Schuylkill, which exhibits an arc of 340 feet, 3 inches, straight cord: being 96 feet longer than any single arc in Europe or America."
Other news of the day includes: "Proclamation of Emperor Alexande... See More $17.00
Proclamation by Zebulon Pike on the War of 1812...
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THE WAR, New York, NY, February 9, 1813* Zebulon Pike proclamation
* War of 1812 original
This is an interesting and somewhat short-lived newspaper which came into existence for the expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812. When the war ended so did this newspaper.
The front page is entirely taken up with a report headed: "The Committee to whom was referred s... See More $50.00
Proclamation by Zebulon Pike on the War of 1812...
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THE WAR, New York, Feb. 9, 1813 This is an interesting and somewhat short-lived newspaper which came into existence for the expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812. When the war ended so did this newspaper.
The front page is entirely taken up with a report headed: "The Committee to whom was referred so much of the Pesident's Message ...as relates to our Foreign Affai... See More $50.00
Some notable naval content...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, February 27, 1813 * War of 1812
* Naval conflicts
The front page has much on the war in Europe while page 2 has some notable War of 1812 reports, with: "Captures by the Americans--Capture of The Frolic" "Manifesto Against America" "Naval Expeditions" "British Account of the Defeat of Gen. Winchester's Ar... See More $36.00
Capture of the Java in the War of 1812...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Mar. 3, 1813 Page 2 has: "Official Account of the Capture of the Java" with a nice report signed by: W. Bainbridge, commander of the ship Constitution. This was one of the more historic naval battles of the War of 1812. Also: "More Bad News--Capture of Ogdensburgh" "Defense of Harbors" "Impressed Seamen" "Blockading Squ... See More
$87.00
James Madison is re-inaugurated...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1813 * President James Madison inauguration
The ftpg. has a two column wide item headed: "Impressment of Seamen, the Only Remaining Pretext For the War ! " with text taking half of the page.
Page 2 has: "Re-Inauguration" which begins: "Yesterday His Excellency James Madison retook the oaths of office, previous to entering... See More $40.00
Death of the "Gerrymander"...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 7, 1813 Page 2 has an usual but fitting "portrait" commemorating the death of the Gerrymander, a political maneuver used to reshape voting districts in order to favor a political party. This devise was named for Elbridge Gerry, the former governor of Massachusetts, and Vice President of the United States from 1813 until the following year whe... See More
$345.00
Interesting Judaica content...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1813 * Judaica - Jewish - Jews
An inside page has an article which begins: "The following List of Jews is supposed to preserve the names of the first settlers here of that nation...Though the re-admission of the Jews was a matter largely discussed in the time of the Protector, their return did not take place until after the Restoration. ... See More $45.00
U.S.S. Constitution Medals... Captain Bainbridge
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AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, May 3, 1813 A ftpg. "Resolution" from the Congress requests the President to present medals to Captain Bainbridge and the officers of the frigate Constitution for their "gallantry, good conduct and service" in the capture of the Java. The resolve was approved and signed in type: James Madison. Also within the issue are additional war rep... See More
$28.00
War of 1812...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 22, 1813 * War of 1812 original
* William Henry Harrison
On page 3 under "Northwest Army" is a letter of May 9th from Gen. W. H. Harrison to the Sec. of War", stating that the enemy had begun removing their artillery and were
* ...soon embarked and out of sight... Much more about the continued siege of Ft. Meigs on May 5 by In... See More $32.00
The Chesapeake & Shannon naval battle...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1813 A nice issue on the War of 1812 with page 2 having half a column taken up with: "The Chesapeake Captured!" in its battle with the British ship Shannon. This was a major blow to the morale of the Americans. It was during this battle that the Cheapeake's wounded captain, James Lawrence, uttered the famous words "Don't give u... See More
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Captain James Lawrence: 'Don't give up the ship!'...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 10, 1813 This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."
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What were his dying words?
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THE WAR, New York, Aug. 10, 1813 This is an interesting and
somewhat short-lived newspaper which came into existence for the
expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812. When the
war ended so did this newspaper.
The front page has: "New Naturalization Law-- The folllowing act has been approved & signed by th... See More $86.00
