Items from the War of 1812...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston,  Dec. 20, 1813  Page 2 includes: "Traitors Defended!" "Treason of the Blackest Character" "Existing Evils, by Extortioners and Smugglers" "Southwestern News" "Third Victory Over the Creek Indians" which is datelines from Knoxville.

 A few items from the War of 1812 on page 3 as well.

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Reports from the War of 1812...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 29, 1813  Among reports within on the War of 1812: "Lower Canada" "The Essex Frigate" being a lengthy letter from its commander: D. Porter; "Embargo" "Fort George" and a few other items.

Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.

Battle of Talladega... Andy Jackson & Wm. H. Harrison...

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From the War of 1812...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 2, 1814  Among reports within are: "Tribute To Patriotism" "New Army Bill" "Five Hundred Dollars For Apprehending Traitors" and a few other war-related items.

Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.

From the War of 1812...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 9, 1814  The front page has: "The Road To Ruin - Mr. Madison's Doctrine of Retaliation" which carries over to page 2.

Among reports within are: "Singular Punishment" "Military Requisition" "Frontier Reports"; reports from Utica and Herkimer regarding the War of 1812; "Riflemen".

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Much on the military actions of Andrew Jackson, in his own words...

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 26, 1814  Within its pages is: "Events of the War" which consume nearly 7 of the 16 pages with the latest news from the on-going War of 1812. Among the reports and subheads are: "Vigilance"; a letter signed in type by: James Monroe; "Baltimore Vessels" "Additional Rules for the Recruiting Service"; 3 letters signed i... See More  

Indian Council... Dexter-Gray governor ticket... James Madison signatures...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston,  March 17, 1814



* Two Acts signed in block type by James Madison

* Proposal made to various Indian Chiefs

* Woodcut of a ship which includes the famous phrase: "Don't Give Up The Ship"



Front page contains two political Acts, each signed in type by Vice President: JAMES MADISON.   The second page contains "...the substance of ... See More  

Bonaparte has been defeated...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 13, 1814  The ftpg. has as letter from Com. Decatur. Pg. 2 has a brief item: "The advanced Cossack army were within 13 miles of Paris. Bonaparte has been defeated with the loss of 100,000 men." Another item: "Good News!" has: "The bill to repeal the EMBARGO and other detestable laws against which the people of Mass. have so loudly rem... See More  

Two letters signed by William Henry Harrison...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 16, 1814  Contains much reporting on the War of 1812 including letters signed by John Armstrong, Wm. Henry Harrison, Geo. McClure taking 3 pages. Also: "Brig. Gen. Tecumseh" "Events of the War" which takes 6 pages with various letters of correspondence.

Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.



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Interesting report from the Council of War... Need for the Erie Canal...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 14, 1814 



* Early Erie Canal planning



The first 3 pages have a detailed report: "Internal Navigation - The Advantages of the Proposed Canal from Lake Erie to Hudson's River..." which would be the famed Erie Canal. It is signed in type by: Robert Fulton. 

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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1814  Page 2 has: "The Crisis--No. II" "The Lake War" "No Armistice" and other reports.

Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, good condition.

Battle of Oswego and more...

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 31, 1814  Page 3 has: "General Orders" from Sackett's Harbor followed by a letter from Thomas Macdonough, Commanding U.S. forces on Lake Champlain, to the Secretary of the Navy" datelines at Vergennes. This concerns a battle on Otter Creek (see). Also: "The Attack On Oswego" with a lengthy report.

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Relating to the Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 4, 1814  The front page has an interesting advertisement headed: "Victory On Lake Erie!" concerning a promotion to sell "...two prints representing The Victory gained by Commodore Perry..." and includes two letters signed in type: O.H. Perry. Other War of 1812 reports on the front page.

Page 2 has: "Glorious News for Europe!" and... See More  

Launch of a ship... Death of Samuel Sewall...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1814  Page 2 has: "Launch" beginning: "The 'Seventy-four' at the Navy Yard in Charlestown will be launched on Saturday the 18th..." with a bit more. Also a black-bordered report of the death of the Hon. Samuel Sewall, Chief Justice of the Mass. Supreme court. also: 'Report from Maj. Appling to Gen. Gaines" "Measure... See More  

Nearing the end of Bonaparte's rule...

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 17, 1814  The front page and page two carries reports pertaining to the latter moments in in Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor, as well as reports on the war in France. See photos for details.

Also reported on page is the "Death of Chief Justice [Samuel] Sewall". His great-grandfather served as the judge at the Salem witch t... See More  

News from the War of 1812...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 22, 1814 



* Battle of Big Sandy Creek

* U.S. troops & Oneida Indians



Among reports within are "From Canada - British Account of the Affair at Sandy Bay" "Our Turn At Last" "Launch" which is a report of a failed launch of a new 74 gun ship; "Fourth of July" and several small tidbits re... See More  

The President declares the war to be over(?)... War in the Chesapeake...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 2, 1814  Page three has an interesting item: "A Proclamation", signed in type by the President: James Madison which declares the war with Great Brittan to be over. However, upon further inspection, the article above headed, "The Turnpike Road to Peace", makes it clear this is merely a proclamation being suggested to the President ... See More  

Reports on the War of 1812...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1814  Reports on the War of 1812 include: "From Late Canada Papers' "Events of the War" "Lake Fleet" "The Administration Waking Up". Other items as well.

Four pages, good condition.

Reports on the War of 1812...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 23, 1814  The front page has half a column on: "Dueling". Also on the ftpg; "Extract of a Letter from an Officer of Gen. Drummond's Army" dated at Queenstown. Also: "Retaliation". Inside includes: "War In Connecticut" "Canada Papers" "Capture of a Dispatch Cutter" "Enterprize Stage" &quo... See More  

Much reporting on the War of 1812...

BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 29, 1814  Inside has several reports on the War of 1812 including: "Loss of the Tygress and Scorpion" "Later from New Orleans" "Latest From Izard's Army" "Latest from the U.S. Sloop of War Peacock" "Unheard of Brutality and Villainy!" "American Blockade" "Our Country!" "The Moral & Religiou... See More  

Reorganizing the U.S. Navy...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 10, 1814 



* United States Navy

* William Jones



The first five pages are taken up with the very lengthy & detailed: "Naval Report" datelined Navy Department, Nov. 15, 1814, beginning: "In obedience to the resolution of the senate...directing the secretary of the navy to devise and digest a system for the better organization ... See More  

Huge list of naval captures, etc...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 7, 1815  Included are nearly 4 pages of: "American Prices" continued from an early report, being a very lengthy list of ships, with an introductory sentence: "These lists only included such enemy vessels as safely arrive in our ports, or are sunk or burnt, or otherwise 'satisfactorily' accounted for...".

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Seducing the youth to join the military...

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Jan. 20, 1815  Page 3 has an interesting article on the unfortunate practice of the: "Seduction Of Youth" into the military, as the article is headed. It notes a recruiting advertisement mentioning: "The youthful hero whose patriotism & ardor has heretofore been restrained by the rigid laws of the state can now...joining said regiment without t... See More  

On the life of Napoleon Buonparte...

NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 11, 1815  Page 2 has over a full column with a small heading: "Bonaparte" which is essentially a review of a book written about him by a friend, with much on Buonaparte's life (see for portions).

Four pages, nice condition.

Acknowledging the end of the War of 1812...

NEW YORK HERALD, April 22, 1815  Page 3 has a letter from Major General Andrew Jackson to the Secretary of War, dated at New Orleans, acknowledging: "...the receipt of your letter advising of the ratification of the treaty of peace between G. Britain and the United States..." and that he would parole his soldiers. It is signed in type: Andrew Jackson.

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