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Failure in the northern frontier... Naval reports...
Failure in the northern frontier... Naval reports...
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March 29, 1814
THE WAR, New York, March 29, 1814
* Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
The entire front page is taken up with a continuation of "Documents" explaining the causes of the failure of the American military on the northern frontier. Included are documents signed by: Isaac Shelby, W. Hampton, & John; Armstrong. These reports carry over to page 2.
Other reports within include: "Grand Naval Challenge" which takes nearly a; full page and include letters signed: S. Decatur and Thos. M. Hardy. Also "Rattlesnake and Enterprize" "which is a very detailed account it their 8 week cruise; "Now For the Tug of War!" "From Bermuda" "General Court-Martial" and more.
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
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