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December 21, 1813

THE WAR, New York, Dec. 21, 1813 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Official Account of the Battle at Williamsburgh", being the letter detailing the events, signed: John P. Boyd. Also on the ftpg; "Blockade of Long Island Sound" which includes a "Proclamation" which carries over to pg. 2.
Other content within: "Prisoners in Halifax" "Treatment Of American Prisoners In Quebec" "Official Account of the Second Victory Over the Creeks" which is a column-long letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Also: "Reward To Valor" "Essex Frigate" which is a detailed letter on his ship's capture of the British ship Montezuma, signed: D. Porter. The back page is mostly taken up with another detailed letter signed: D. Porter, with much on his naval exploits.
Four pages, 9 3/4 by 12 1/4 in., never-trimmed margins, very nice, clean condition.

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.

Category: War of 1812