War of 1812
War of 1812
The Hornet & the Peacock and so much more...
Item #657645
April 03, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 3, 1813 Inside has: "Captain Isaac Hull" which is a great & detailed biography of him taking 2 1/2 pages. "Events of the War" takes nearly 6 pages with a wealth of information on the War of 1812, perhaps the most significant being: "Fifth Naval Victory" noting the battle between the Hornet and the Peacock, which inc... See More
1813 Death of the "Gerrymander"...
Item #648903
April 07, 1813
BOSTON GAZETTE, April 8, 1813
* Death of the "Gerrymander"
* Governor Elbridge Gerry
Page 3 begins with an interesting article headed: "The Gerrymander", essentially a report of its death. The "gerrymander" was--and remains to this day--a controversial political maneuver used to reshape voting districts in order to favor a political party. It was named fo... See More
Massacre of prisoners in the War of 1812...
Item #654155
April 10, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1813 Page 3 has; "Massacre of the Prisoners" which relates to the War of 1812 & more specifically the Battle of Raisin River, taking nearly 3 pages. Also: "Indian Talk" and "Cherokee Indians" which is a lengthy letter signed by two chiefs with their "X" and: "War of the Allies", the latter r... See More
Accomplishments of the frigate Chesapeake...
Item #664858
April 12, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 12, 1813
* USS Chesapeake (1799)
* United States Navy frigate
* War of 1812 - pre-capture
The ftpg. has 4 Acts of Congress, two of them relating to the War of 1812.
Other items on the war include: "Indisputable Evidence of British Barbarity" "Treasonable" "Gun-Boats" "Military Movements" "The Chesapeak... See More
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #654154
April 17, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 17, 1813 Near the back are over 5 pages of: "Events of the War" with reports from the various theaters of the War of 1812. Some subheads include: "The Chesapeake Frigate" "Dreadful Explosion" "Blockade of the Delaware" "Blockade of the Chesapeake" "Landing of the Enemy".
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1... See More
Unusual engraving in the masthead...
Item #614500
April 21, 1813
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, April 21, 1813 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Complete as a single sheet issue, some foxing, generally good.
Much news from the War of 1812...
Item #671467
April 27, 1813
THE WAR, New York, April 27, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with: "British Parliament - American Affairs" which carries over to page 2. Also inside: "Impressment of American Seamen" " which include 3 affidavits; "To the Young Men of Ohio" "Northwestern Army" "Naval Memoranda" with the back page having letters from Baltimore, Fort... See More
Unusual engraving in the masthead...
Item #613310
April 28, 1813
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, April 28, 1813 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Various literary & news items. Complete as a single sheet issue, generally good.
Reports on the War of 1812...
Item #632684
May 01, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 1, 1813 The front page has a lengthy letter from the "British Parliament" headed: "War With America". Articles on pg. 2 include: "Magnanimity" "Blockading Squadron Increasing" "East Florida" "President and Congress" concerning these two ships; "News From Newport".
Four pages, various wear w... See More
Interesting Judaica content...
Item #648712
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1813 An inside page has an article which begins: "The following List of Jews is supposed to preserve the names of the first settlers here of that nation...Though the re-admission of the Jews was a matter largely discussed in the time of the Protector, their return did not take place until after the Restoration. In 1663 a Minister of the Po... See More
Chart names all the general staff of the U.S. Army...
Item #663776
May 01, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 1, 1813 Inside has an interesting article: "City of Baltimore" concerning problems there as they relate to the War of 1812. Other articles: "Barbarism", a half page chart: "Army of the United States--Organization of the Army of the U. States" with an additional 1 1/2 pages naming the: "General Staff of the Army" and ... See More
Americans capture Toronto, instigating the capture & burning of Washington, D.C...
Item #647741
May 15, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 15, 1813 Inside contains a very nice account headed: "Capture of York" [present-day Toronto] which was the capital of Upper Canada at the time. It was the burning of York by the Americans which cussed the British to capture & burn Washington, D.C. Included is a dispatch signed: H. Dearborn which begins: "We are in full possession o... See More
Unusual engraving in the masthead...
Item #612868
June 02, 1813
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, June 2, 1813 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". The back page has a comic illustration (see). Complete as a single sheet issue, generally good.
Sackett's Harbor... Capture of Toronto...
Item #647739
June 05, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 5, 1813 Much reporting on the War of 1812 with nearly 6 pages of accounts under the heading: "Events Of The War". Included are items from Mobile with a Proclamation signed in type by: James Wilkinson; a report with small heading: "Capture of York [Toronto], in Canada" with much detail. Other items include: "Blockade of the C... See More
The Chesapeake & the Shannon...
Item #647740
June 12, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 12, 1813 The prime content in this issue is the report which has a small head: "The Chesapeake Frigate" which reports on the historic naval battle between the Chesapeake & the Shannon. As noted near the beginning of the report: "...the Chesapeake frigate left Boston harbor...with the expectation of meeting the Shannon. We anticipated a ... See More
The Chesapeake & the Shannon... Battle of Sackett's Harbor...
Item #647697
June 19, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 19, 1813 Near the back is a significant report on one of the more notable naval battles of the War of 1812, the Chesapeake versus the Shannon. The report has a small head: "The Chesapeake Frigate" with the article noting: "...informed that the day before they had parted with the Shannon, with the Chesapeake her prize, steering fro Halifax, ... See More
The capture of the frigate Chesapeake......
Item #664867
June 24, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 24, 1813 Page 2 has some great reporting from the War of 1812 with items headed: "General Dearborn to General Armstrong" dated at Fort George. Then letters from Isaac Chauncey and H. Dearborn as well with war details.
But the most notable report is: "Authentic--Particulars Concerning the Chesapeake" which has a subhead: "Capture o... See More
Journey from the Pacific Ocean to Missouri... Chesapeake vs. Shannon... Constitution vs. Java...
Item #647742
June 26, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1813 Pages 1, 2 & a bit of page 3 are taken up with a fascinating article headed "American Enterprize" which is a detailed report on a journey from the Pacific Ocean to Missouri. One of the earliest, detailed reports of a journey across the Western wilderness I have seen in a newspaper. See photos for the beginning.
There is also early ... See More
Captain James Lawrence: "Don't Give Up the Ship!"...
Item #644591
July 10, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 10, 1813 An inside page has a report headed: "Captain James Lawrence" which reports his death and gives a short biography of his life as well. The text includes: "...our griefs were renewed by the capture of the Chesapeake & death of Lawrence; a pride of the navy..." and telling a bit of his life it says: "The bod
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Latest reports on the War of 1812...
Item #626665
July 13, 1813
THE WAR, New York, July 13, 1813 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 (see); "Affair at Beaver Dams" "Capture of the British Tender Eagle" "North-Weste... See More
Many reports from the War of 1812...
Item #664872
July 15, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 15, 1813 The ftpg. has a lengthy editorial on the War of 1812 headed: "Madison's War!" Also on the ftpg. is a letter from General Dearborn to the Secretary of War from Fort George, then another letter from Fort George, also: "From Fort Meigs", a letter Green Clay to General Harrison with his response signed in type: Wm. H. Harrison,... See More
Action on the Niagara frontier...
Item #599737
July 17, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1813 The front page has: "The News Of The Day - News From The Army" "Domestic--Frontier News" "Niagara Frontier" "Official Correspondence". Page 2 has: "Naval Action" "Niagara Frontier" "The Border War" "The War Near New London" and more.
Four pages, close-trimmed at the bott... See More
A poor transcription of the famous "Don't give up the ship!" quote?
Item #649441
August 07, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 7, 1813
* re. Captain James Lawrence death
* re. USS Chesapeake v. HMS Shannon
Nearly 7 pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" within which are "Battle of Beaver Dam" "Retirement of Maj. Gen. Dearborn" "Military", a letter from Chilicothe, "Chesapeake and Shannon" which concerns the famo... See More
1813 Jaguar ad...
Item #575855
August 17, 1813
THE AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, August 17, 1813
* Jaguar exhibition ad with woodcut print
* Nice masthead engraving
A handsome engraving of a heraldic eagle in the masthead (see) and with various news of the day and several advertisements including a illustrated ad on page 3 titled: "JAGUAR Or The American Tiger"
Complete in 4 pages, vario... See More
Bilingual newspaper in French and Dutch...
Item #651409
August 18, 1813
FEUILLE D'AFFICHES, ANNONCES ET AVIS DIVERS DE GRONINGUE, Groningen, The Netherlands Aug 18, 1813
* Rare bilingual publication
* French & Dutch language
A fascinating bilingual newspaper, the left column in French, and the right column with the same content in Dutch. The title translates to: "Leaflet, Announcements & Miscellaneous Notices from Groningen". This is... See More
The Indians declare war...
Item #649443
August 21, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1813 Inside has: "Indian Declaration of War" which is a: "...literal translation of he Declaration of War by the Six Nations Against the British in Canada". Also: Creek Indians" which takes a full page, then: "Events of the War" which takes about 6 pages & includes a letter from the Lower Sandusky, one from... See More
Sackett's Harbor & Milledgeville...
Item #614072
August 24, 1813
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, Aug. 24, 1813 The front page has: "Latest From Lake Ontario" which has an: "Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Sackett's Harbor..." "Indian News" datelined from Milledgeville; "Report of the Big Warrior to Colonel Hawkins" "Croghan's Gallant Feat - Further Particulars".
Inside has 3 Acts ... See More
Funeral of the famed Lawrence and Ludlow...
Item #662259
August 25, 1813
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Aug. 25, 1813
* James Lawrence & Augustus Ludlow funerals
Page 3 has a lengthy report; "Interment Of The Remains of the Naval Heroes, LAWRENCE & LUDLOW", Capt. Lawrence uttering the famous line: "Don't give up the ship!" just before his death. This report takes over 2 columns. Page 2 has another related report on Law... See More
Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...
Item #647690
August 28, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813 Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in type by Henry Proctor, Isaac Chauncey and two by Wm. ... See More
Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...
Item #649444
August 28, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813 Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in type by Henry Proctor, Isaac Chauncey and two by Wm. ... See More
Much from Commodore Chauncey... Funeral of James Lawrence...
Item #626767
August 31, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Aug. 31, 1813 Among the many reports on the War of 1812 are: "British Accounts - From Canada" "Descent On Plattsburgh" "British Official Account of the Capture of our Schooners on Lake Ontario" all on the front page. Also beginning on the ftpg. and taking two-thirds of pg. 2 is: "Com. Chauncey's Statement" to the Secretary of the... See More
Naval battles on Lake Ontario: the War of 1812...
Item #644414
September 04, 1813
PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, Sept. 4, 1813 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with 2 Acts of Congress each signed by the President: James Madison, one being a "Distillers' Tax". Pg. 2 has: "Extract of a Letter form Com. Chauncey,to the Sec. of te Navy...from the ship General Pike at Sacket's Harbor, which takes over a full column concerning the naval battle on La... See More
Battle of Fort Stephenson with a diagram...
Item #647692
September 04, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 4, 1813 Inside has: "Events of the War" taking over 11 pages to provide the latest news from the War of 1812. It begins with: "The Chesapeake & Shannon - It is a glorious fact, for which we have the unanimous testimony of the enemy, that our naval heroes finished of their fame by the humanity they observed to the conquered..."... See More
Enterprize vs. the Boxer... Barbarities of the enemy...
Item #647694
September 18, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 18, 1813 The front page begins with: "Barbarities of the Enemy" which concerns: "...the spirit and manner in which the war has been waged on the part of the enemy...and the general bad treatment of our people..." with details taking the entire ftpg. as well as all of pgs. 2, 3 & half of pg. 4.
"Events of the War" report... See More
Much on Rodgers' cruise...
Item #651369
October 09, 1813
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 9, 1813
* John Rodgers' third cruise
* USS President - United States Navy
From the midst of the War of 1812, page 2 has a lengthy letter headed: "Rodger's Cruize" from on board the frigate President, signed in type: Jno. Rodgers. Pg. 3 had details of the funeral of William Henry Allen, late commander of the U.S. sloop of war Argus. Other bits on... See More
The Chesapeake and the Shannon...
Item #671289
November 02, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Nov. 2, 1813
* USS Chesapeake vs. HMS Shannon
* War of 1812 naval battle
Most of the front page is taken up with a very historic report headed: "Chesapeake And Shannon" which is a French report of this significant naval battle. It begins: "The British, who had triumphed in so many naval combats previously to the prevailing American war, have long rel... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #638638
November 13, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 13, 1813 Inside is much reporting under the heading: "Events of the War" some of which can be seen in the photos below, & including: "...It is certain that Tecumseh was killed in the action; his body was viewed by many of the British officers who all acknowledged it...". Included is a letter from Detroit signed in typ... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #647677
November 20, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 20, 1813 Among the articles are: "Progress of the Enemy" and "Events of the War" takes over 6 pages with content including: "Military"; a letter from Sackett's Harbor; "General Orders" from Edward Baynes; "Naval"; an interesting chart headed: "Maritime War" with a list of U.S. and British ves... See More
Items from the War of 1812...
Item #664887
November 25, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Nov. 25, 1813 The ftpg. has: "Test of Patriotism!". Inside includes: " 'Backwoods' Bravery" "The Canadas" "The Crisis..." "Antidote to Treason" "Petersburg Volunteers" "British Prisoners" "Expedition Against the Indians" and a few other items on the War of 1812.
Four ... See More
Battle of Chateauguay...
Item #674606
November 30, 1813
NEWBURYPORT HERALD, Massachusetts, Nov. 30, 1813
* Battle of Chateauguay - Quebec, Canada
* Wade Hampton vs. Charles de Salaberry
* War of 1812 - Mohawk people
The ftpg. has: "General Orders" being the British account of: "...the affair of the 26th Oct. between General Hampton and the British". which was the Battle of Chateauguay. This was one of the two bat... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #647675
December 04, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1813 Among the reports are: "The War-Tax Laws" "Captain Jesse D. Elliot" "Governor Shelby" "Vermont Militia" with a section headed: "Events of the War" taking over 6 pages & including subheads: "Military--The Northern Armies" "Official Correspondence--From Gen. Wilkinson to the Secret... See More
State-of-the-union address... Much on the War of 1812...
Item #647674
December 11, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1813 Within its pages are: "Catholics of Ireland" "Banking Capital of New York" and much more, but the prime content would be the: "President's Message" which takes nearly 3 pages and is signed in type: James Madison. This is the President's annual state-of-the-union address, with much content concerning the on-go... See More
War of 1812.... John Rodgers...
Item #595580
December 15, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 15, 1813
* John Rodgers
Page 2 has: "Northern Army Affairs" and "Copy of a Letter from Comm. Rodgers to the Sec. of the Navy" followed by a letter "To Commodore Rodgers" and "Congress Frigate Arrived" and a few other smaller items on the war.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Items from the War of 1812...
Item #664889
December 20, 1813
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.
Four pages, damp ... See More
Victory over the Creek Indians... Battle of Lake Erie...
Item #647673
December 25, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 25, 1813 The issue begins with: "The Embargo Law" which takes 3 pages. Also inside: "Female Heroism". Seven pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" which has a great wealth of content on the War of 1812. Among the reports & subheads here are: "Military--Wilkinson's Army" "The Southern Indians&... See More
Much on the War of 1812...
Item #647672
January 01, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 1, 1814 Among the articles are; "To the People of Virginia" "Legislature of Ohio--Governor's Message" "Proceedings of Congress" "Naval Law Case" & more. There are over 3 pages taken up with: "Events of the War" reporting on the latest news from the on-going War of 1812. Among its subheads & rep... See More
Madison, Monroe, and Harrison...
Item #647671
January 08, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 8, 1814 Inside has: "General Smyth's Petition" "The Embargo Question" "To Independence"; letters signed in type by James Monroe and James Madison. There are also 7 pages under the heading: "Events of the War". Among its subheads & reports are: "The Enemy" "The Friends of Peace" "From... See More
Much on the War of 1812... Background on the Battle of the Thames...
Item #647670
January 15, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1814 Inside has over 2 pages on: "Proctor's Papers" prefaced with: "The following letters found among major-general Proctor's baggage captured on the Thames unfold many curious facts--and also show that the enemy's force...was much greater in the Upper Province than has been generally supposed." and what follows are man... See More
Napoleon retreats to Paris: soon to be exiled to Elba...
Item #651379
January 19, 1814
DAILY FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, Georgetown, Jan. 19, 1814 Page 3 begins with: "Important - Bonaparte Returned To Paris" which reports on his latest saga in "War of the Sixth Coalition" which would ultimately lead to his defeat and exile to the island of Elba.
Ftpg. is filled with ads including the "Negroes Wanted" ad shown in the photo.
Four pages, very ... See More
Reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #650382
January 22, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1814 Much reporting from "Congress" includes letters signed in type by James Madison, John Q. Adams and James Monroe. Also: "Events of the War" is nearly 2 pages of reports from the on-going War of 1812 including subheads: "Traitors--Actual & Moral" "Flag of Truce" "the Niagara Frontier" "The ... See More
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