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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.
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1812 Newspaper VICE PRESIDENT CLINTON DIES
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, dated April 27, 1812 Pg. 2 has: "Death Of The Vice President" with the report stating in part: "...the venerable George Clinton Is No More." Has the Senate and House reactions to his death and the "Order Of Procession". Entire report is black-bordered.
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Death of Vice President Clinton...
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SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, April 28, 1812* George Clinton death...
* United States Vice President...
* Early 19th century original...
On page 3 under "Death of the Vice-President" is the announcement in the Senate regarding the death of Vice President Clinton, plus details about the news in the House, followed by the "Order Of Procession" for Clinton's fune... See More $37.00
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
James Madison Act....
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1812 The ftpg. has: "An Act
Authorising the departure of ships and vessels from the ports and
harbors of the United States, in certain cases"
, signed in type: James Madison. Subscribers name written above the masthead, bit of rubbing and a small ink stain in unrelated content. Untrimmed.
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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
The War of 1812 begins...
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SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, June 23, 1812
* The War of 1812 begins
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* The War of 1812 begins
* The United States declares war on Great Britain
On page 3 under the bold head "WAR" (see inset) is breaking news that the United State has declared war against Great Britain, marking the start of the War of 1812. A report from a Washington newspaper, the National Intelligencer, says in part: "The Se
On page 3 under the bold head "WAR" (see inset) is breaking news that the United State has declared war against Great Britain, marking the start of the War of 1812. A report from a Washington newspaper, the National Intelligencer, says in part: "The Se
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
Fourth of July....
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 16, 1812.
* Fourth of July Poem
Front page has a poem: The Times. An Ode For The 4th Of July, 1812. News of the day includes: "Privateering" "Military Notices" "Boston Federalism" and more. 4 pages in good condition.
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* Fourth of July Poem
Front page has a poem: The Times. An Ode For The 4th Of July, 1812. News of the day includes: "Privateering" "Military Notices" "Boston Federalism" and more. 4 pages in good condition.
"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
"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 photo... See More $41.00
James Madison signatures...
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, July 30, 1812 * (5) President James Madison acts
The front page has five "Acts", each signed in type: James Madison. One of the acts is "Supplementary to the act entitled 'An Act respecting alien enemies'...", passed in 1798.
Other news of the day with many ads. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More $28.00
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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Massacre at Fort Chicago... Deserter ad... Runaway ads...
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NATIONAL INTELLINGENCER, Washington City, October 3, 1812 Page three contains an article on "the fact of the horrible massacre of the garrison of Chicago our readers will recollect has been already announced... 'Fort Chicago, on the Illinois, was evacuated on the 15th of last month, and the officers and soldiers put to death one mile from the place. Three women and nine children w... See More
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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
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, NY, November 21, 1812* War of 1812 original
* John Rodgers
* Southern U.S. events
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, 1812&... See More $30.00
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
Address from Council of Creek Indians...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., November 24, 1812 * Creek Nation
* Slave ads
* War of 1812 era
Page 2 has an address from the National Council of the Creek Indians to Col. Hawkins, an Indian Agent. The letter is signed in type: Tustunnuggee B. W. Thlucco, Speaker of the National Council.
Other news of the day and many advertisements including a few runaway slave ads.
Some... See More $24.00
Call to arms... Troubles with England...
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THE WAR, from New York, dated November 28, 1812* War of 1812 original
* Call to Arms
* Troubles with England
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 a report headed: "Affairs Wi... See More $43.00
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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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.
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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 referr... 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 Army&q... See More $40.00
Ludwig van Beethoven and Handel...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1813 Certainly one of the more famous magazines of the 18th & 19th century, having started in 1731 and surviving for over 130 years. This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine".Under: "Review of New Musical Publications" is: "Mary's Warning: an Arietta, composed with an Accompaniment for the Piano-fo... See More $48.00
Biography of Daniel Boone...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 13, 1813* Daniel Boone biography
* American pioneer
Being from the midst of the War of 1812 it is not surprise that much of the content within these pages related to the war, with some nice battle (land and naval) reports.
But the key content in this issue is found in the "Supplementary" issue which accompanies it, containing on ... See More $122.00
Bon Mot on War in 1813...
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WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, April 9, 1813.
* Unusual bon mot remarks on war of 1812
Page 3 has a very interesting Bon Mot concerning war: A jester remarked, that the determination of the administration that the war should never be brought to a termination until it could be done with honour, reminded him of the manful resolution of a stout hearted Irish gentleman who had unadvisedly j
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* Unusual bon mot remarks on war of 1812
Page 3 has a very interesting Bon Mot concerning war: A jester remarked, that the determination of the administration that the war should never be brought to a termination until it could be done with honour, reminded him of the manful resolution of a stout hearted Irish gentleman who had unadvisedly j
War of 1812...
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THE WAR, New York, April 20, 1813.
* James Monroe
An interesting title as this newspaper was created for the sole purpose of reporting events of the War of 1812. When the war ended, so did this newspaper. The ftpg. has several documents which relate to the "Impressment Of Seamen", including items signed in type by James Madison and James Monroe amon
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* James Monroe
* War of 1812
* James MadisonAn interesting title as this newspaper was created for the sole purpose of reporting events of the War of 1812. When the war ended, so did this newspaper. The ftpg. has several documents which relate to the "Impressment Of Seamen", including items signed in type by James Madison and James Monroe amon