News from the War of 1812...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 14, 1812  Page 2 has some nice reports on the War of 1812 with: "British Barbarity" "The Navy Destroyed by Federalists" "The War" "The North-Western Army" "Military Movements" and more.

Four pages, various foxing, good condition.

Victory of the Hornet over the Peacock...

THE WAR, New York, April 6, 1813  Over two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Official Letter from Capt. Lawrence to the Secretary of the Navy" from on board the U.S.S. Hornet. This is his detailed account of his victory over the British ship Peacock, signed: James Lawrence.

Also on the front page: "Naval Honors" celebrating the Hornet's victory over the Peac... See More  

You know of Molly Pitcher. Do you know of Betsy Doyle?

BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 16, 1812  Page 2 has: "Official Report To Brig. Gen. Smyth" signed by Geo. McFeeley commanding at Fort Niagara. This is a fine & very detailed account of the cannonading of Fort Niagara by the British, with the most notable portion being the report of the involvement of Betsy Doyle.

Within McFeeley's report is: "...An instance of extraordinary brav... See More  

War reports on Baltimore & Washington...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814  The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.

Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More  

President Madison is "such an idiot"...

THE STAR, London, England, Sept. 29, 1814  There is so much fine War of 1812 content in this issue that most is seen in the photos; too much to detail here. A few highlights include: "As it is evident to all the world...that the present administration of the American government are wholly incompetent to carrying on the war, or making an honorable & speedy peace...". And: "N... See More  

Reporting the War of 1812...

THE WAR, New York, June 14, 1814  Among the reports on the war are: "Affair At Oswego" "From Chesapeake Bay" "Skirmish At Accomack" "Steam Frigates" "The Age of Revolutions" "Conduct of Bonaparte at the Time of His Abdication" "Latest From the Lakes" "Affair At Sandy Creek" and more.

Four pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inche... See More  

Printed exclusively to report the War of 1812...

THE WAR, New York, May 24, 1814  



* Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812



The front page has various "Documents" including items signed in type by John Armstrong, James Wilkinson, and Isaac Chauncey, all relating to the war. They carry over to take most of page 2 as well.

Other content includes: "Eighth Naval Victory" beginning: "I have the hono... See More  

On the recapture of Forts George and Niagara...

THE WAR, New York, Jan. 18, 1814  The front page includes: "To Thomas Barclay, British Agent for Prisoners at New York". The other pages are filled with war-related news including those headed: "Niagara Frontier" "British Official Accounts of the Recapture of Fort George & Capture of Fort Niagara" "Summary" "Naval Exploits" "Naval &am... See More  

Details of the British naval force... Raisin River Massacre...

THE WAR, New York, April 13, 1813  Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Massacre at Frenchtown - Documents" being several which provide evidence of accuracy as to the events of this significant battle, also known as the Raisin River Massacre.

Most of page 2 is taken up with charges on the: "British Naval Force" noting the various stations, the ships, their guns... See More  

Battle of Raisin River & so much more!

THE WAR, New York, March 30, 1813  The front page is entirely taken up with: "Seamen" and "An Act For The Regulation of Seamen On Board the Public &  Private Vessels of the United States" which carries over to page 2 & is signed in type: James Madison.

Inside has 2 more Acts of Congress: "Rewarding Officers & Crew of the Frigate Constitution & th... See More  

Graphic of a ship... "Glorious News!"...

AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Oct. 26, 1813  Page 3 has nice reporting from the War of 1812, one report headed: "Glorious News" "Michigan Territory Re-occupied--Malden & Sandwich Taken--Proctor's Army Captured, & the Indians Submitting & Suing for Quarters!" Photos show the full text.

Also on page 3 is an unusual graphic of a ship accompanying the article: &... See More  

Misspelled title, and much on the War of 1812...

AMERICAN WEEKLY MSESENGER, Philadelphia, March 26, 1814  No, we did not misspell the title. The typesetter misspelled what was to have been "Messenger", a rather rare find in the rare newspaper hobby & a curious addition to any collection as such.

Among the articles are: "Character of Tecumseh" which takes 1 1/2 pages; "The Great Coastwise Inland Navigation from ... See More  

From the midst of the War of 1812...

NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, May 28, 1813  A nice issue from the middle of the War of 1812 with reports including: "From the North-Western Army" "North Carolina" "District Of Columbia" "Maryland" "British Chesapeake Fleet" "Admiral Warren's Opinion" "New Expedition" and more.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed light... See More  

The early months of the War of 1812...

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1812  This issue is from the early months of the War of 1812 with various war-related reports. Some include various naval reports on the front page; " Proclamation" signed by George Prevost; "Province of Lower Canada" "Admiral Warren's Squadron" and other items.

Four pages, nice condition.

Declaration of war...

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 heraldic eagle & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United S... See More  

Documents signed by Madison, Monroe, Napoleon... The War of 1812...

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, July 23, 1813   Pages 1 & 2 have a lengthy report from the Secretary of State, signed in type: James Monroe, & prefaced with a brief note signed by the President: James Madison. Inside has 2 more letters signed by James Monroe, plus one signed by: Napoleon.

A few reports on the War of 1812: "Alarm at Washington" "Blockade of New Londo... See More  

Events from the end of the War of 1812...

BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 12, 1815  Various items regarding the latter events of the War of 1812 including: "More Peace Rumors!" "Latest From Canada" "Affairs In the North" "British Expedition to Louisiana" "Affairs in the South" "Tribute To Valour" "Invasion Threatened" and more.

Four pages, nice condition.

Much on the Battle of the Thames...

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 23, 1813



* Battle of the Thames

* William Henry Harrison

* War of 1812



Certainly the most significant report in this issue is the report of Harrison's significant victory at the Battle of the Thames, during which the Indian leader Tecumseh was killed, collapsing the Indian confederacy & their support of the British in the War of 1812. 

Re... See More  

Just after the War of 1812...

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, June 2, 1815  The front page has most of a column taken up with: "The Slave Trade". Nearly half of the front page is tan up with: "Gen. Wilkinson's 

Trial". 

In 1811 Wilkinson was accused of spying for the Spanish, becoming the highest ranking official in U.S. history ever to face an espionage trial.

Inside has: "Military... See More  

Much on the War of 1812...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 1, 1813  The front page has; "Occurrences of the War - On the St. Lawrence - American Account" as well as the "British Official Account" and these are followed by a full column or reports under headings: "General Order". Page 2 has: "Unofficial Account" of events near Lake Ontario; "Extract of a Letter from an Offic... See More  

President Monroe concerning the War of 1812... Two Monroe signatures...

CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 16, 1812  Pages 1 and 2 have many "Documents Accompanying the President's Message to Congress" which include several to British official concerning the War of 1812. Two are signed in type: James Monroe.

Also inside: "Army In Ohio" "The President's Message".

Four pages, great condition.

Damaged lot from the War of 1812 era...

NEW YORK EVENING POST, 1814  Here is a collection of 24 issues of this popular title from during the War of 1812 era, but we find no detailed reports of the war. All issues have damage, from loose at the spine, much chipping at margins, tears, some loss, and other disfigurements. The paper quality is very fragile.

Still a large number of issues from this historic era with a wide range of con... See More  

Proclamation by Wm. H. Harrison...

THE WAR, New York, Nov. 23, 1813  Most of the front page is taken up with: "Barbarities Of The Enemy...Detention of Mariners as Prisoners of War, who were in England at the Time the War Was Declared" being part of a continued series. Also on the front page: "South-Western Army".

Inside includes: "Movements of the Armies" being a report from Albany, and "Sub... See More  

Latest reports on the War of 1812...

THE WAR, New York, July 13, 1813 



* Battle of Beaver Dams - Ontario, Canada



The front page has: "Progress of the War In Virginia--Smithfield Attacked--British Monsters--Alarm--Alacrity of the Citizens--and Safety of the City".

Inside contains: "The Chesapeake" "A Proclamation" signed: George Prevost; "Affair at Beaver Dams" "Capture of the B... See More  

Includes the quote: "Don't give up the ship!"... Much on the Indian war...

THE WAR, New York, Aug. 24, 1813  The front page is taken up with: "Indian Eloquence" which is a speech by one of the chiefs of the Six Nations; "Indian Hostilities" "Creek Indians" and "Campaign Against the Creek Indians".

Perhaps the most notable report inside is headed: "Captain James Lawrence" which is essentially a eulogy on this fallen ... See More