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June 25, 1814

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 25, 1814

* War of 1812 deserters
* James Madison pardon


Four pages inside are taken up with reports under the heading: "Events of the War" and include: "Negociations" "A Proclamation" concerning giving pardon to deserters of the military, signed in type: James Madison; "From the Patuxent" "American Prizes" "Military" which reports of 4 soldiers shot for desertion; and much more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, great condition.

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, 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."

Category: War of 1812