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Battle of Frenchtown, and so much more...
Item #710794
March 23, 1813
THE WAR, New York, March 23, 1813 The front page is taken up with: "Our Relations With France" made up of several correspondences signed in type by: James Madison, James Monroe, and Napoleon.
Over one-third of page 2 is taken up with: "Battle of Frenchtown" being a letter signed in type: J. Winchester. Also: "British Official Account of the Capture of Ogdensburgh - ... See More
President Madison is "such an idiot"...
Item #704648
September 29, 1814
THE STAR, London, England, Sept. 29, 1814 There is so much fine War of 1812 content in this issue that most is seen in the photos; too much to detail here. A few highlights include: "As it is evident to all the world...that the present administration of the American government are wholly incompetent to carrying on the war, or making an honorable & speedy peace...". And: "N... See More
Politics... War of 1812...
Item #704090
March 10, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 10, 1814 The front page has two Acts of Congress each signed in type by the President: James Madison. Also a nice engraving of a ship used as a political devise in an election for governor.
Page 2 has some items on the War of 1812 including: "Army And Militia" & "Naval Bills".
Four pages, archival repair at the blank spine,... See More
Victory at New Orleans... The War of 1812 is over...
Item #703926
February 18, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1815
* Battle of New Orleans is won by Andy Jackson
* The War of 1812 is over : text of the Treaty of Peace
The front page announces not one but two very significant developments in the War of 1812.
Topped with an engraving of a heraldic eagle (rare for this title) is an announcement headed: "Glorious News ! " "Orlea... See More
Reporting the War of 1812...
Item #703094
June 14, 1814
THE WAR, New York, June 14, 1814 Among the reports on the war are: "Affair At Oswego" "From Chesapeake Bay" "Skirmish At Accomack" "Steam Frigates" "The Age of Revolutions" "Conduct of Bonaparte at the Time of His Abdication" "Latest From the Lakes" "Affair At Sandy Creek" and more.
Four pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inche... See More
Honoring Perry... Andy Jackson on the Creek War...
Item #703093
June 07, 1814
THE WAR, New York, June 7, 1814
* Oliver Hazard Perry
* War of 1812 hero
* General Andrew Jackson
* Creek Nation War - Indians
The front page has: "The Creek Indians" which includes a letter from Fort William signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Also on the front page: "Tribute To Personal Valor" which is in honor of Commodore O.H. Perry; and "Naval Warfare"... See More
Battle of Talladega... Andy Jackson & Wm. H. Harrison...
Item #703064
January 11, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Jan. 11, 1814
* Battle of Talladega - Alabama
* General Andrew Jackson
* Red Sticks - Creek Indians
* William Henry Harrison
On the front page under "Battle Of Talledega" is a dispatch about this battle, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Included is a list of the killed and wounded. The balance of the front page is filled with war-rel
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* Battle of Talladega - Alabama
* General Andrew Jackson
* Red Sticks - Creek Indians
* William Henry Harrison
On the front page under "Battle Of Talledega" is a dispatch about this battle, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Included is a list of the killed and wounded. The balance of the front page is filled with war-rel
Battle of Frenchtown, and so much more...
Item #703007
March 23, 1813
THE WAR, New York, March 23, 1813 The front page is taken up with: "Our Relations With France" made up of several correspondences signed in type by: James Madison, James Monroe, and Napoleon.
Over one-third of page 2 is taken up with: "Battle of Frenchtown" being a letter signed in type: J. Winchester. Also: "British Official Account of the Capture of Ogdensburgh - ... See More
You know of Molly Pitcher. Do you know of Betsy Doyle?
Item #702993
December 19, 1812
THE WAR, New York, Dec. 19, 1812
* Rare Betsy Doyle report
* Fort Niagara heroine
* War of 1812
Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Official Report, to Brigadier General Smyth with much war reporting, signed in type: Geo. McFeeley, Lt. Col. Commanding Fort Niagara.
Within McFeeley's report is: "...An instance of extraordinary bravery in a female (the... See More
Graphic of a ship... "Glorious News!"...
Item #702770
October 26, 1813
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Oct. 26, 1813 Page 3 has nice reporting from the War of 1812, one report headed: "Glorious News" "Michigan Territory Re-occupied--Malden & Sandwich Taken--Proctor's Army Captured, & the Indians Submitting & Suing for Quarters!" Photos show the full text.
Also on page 3 is an unusual graphic of a ship accompanying the article: &... See More
The early months of the War of 1812...
Item #701496
October 03, 1812
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1812 This issue is from the early months of the War of 1812 with various war-related reports. Some include various naval reports on the front page; " Proclamation" signed by George Prevost; "Province of Lower Canada" "Admiral Warren's Squadron" and other items.
Four pages, nice condition.
Acknowledging the end of the War of 1812...
Item #701343
April 22, 1815
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.
This is followed by his: "... See More
Naval battles in the War of 1812...
Item #701028
September 15, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 15, 1813
* Naval battles during War of 1812
Among the page 2 reports on the War of 1812 are: "Progress of the War" "War On Lake Ontario" "War On Lake Erie" "War In The Chesapeake" "Capt. Broke's Challenge" which has a letter from Capt. Broke to Captain Lawrence; "Essex American Frigate" am... See More
Documents signed by Madison, Monroe, Napoleon... The War of 1812...
Item #701019
July 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, July 23, 1813 Pages 1 & 2 have a lengthy report from the Secretary of State, signed in type: James Monroe, & prefaced with a brief note signed by the President: James Madison. Inside has 2 more letters signed by James Monroe, plus one signed by: Napoleon.
A few reports on the War of 1812: "Alarm at Washington" "Blockade of New Londo... See More
Events from the end of the War of 1812...
Item #700962
January 12, 1815
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 12, 1815 Various items regarding the latter events of the War of 1812 including: "More Peace Rumors!" "Latest From Canada" "Affairs In the North" "British Expedition to Louisiana" "Affairs in the South" "Tribute To Valour" "Invasion Threatened" and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #700927
January 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813 Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "The Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' " and more.
The section headed: "Events ... See More
Much on the Battle of the Thames...
Item #700926
October 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 23, 1813
* Battle of the Thames
* William Henry Harrison
* War of 1812
Certainly the most significant report in this issue is the report of Harrison's significant victory at the Battle of the Thames, during which the Indian leader Tecumseh was killed, collapsing the Indian confederacy & their support of the British in the War of 1812.
Re... See More
The Constitution captures the Java...
Item #700925
February 27, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 27, 1813
* USS Constitution - William Bainbridge
* HMS Java - Henry Lambert
Under "Naval Heroism" is a message from the President concerning Captain Bainbridge and his frigate Constitution on the capture of the British frigate Java, signed by him in type: James Madison.
There is much reporting under the heading: "Events of the... See More
Hornet captures the British ship Penguin... Extensive on Dartmoor Prison...
Item #700678
July 21, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, July 21, 1815
* Capture of HMS Penguin
* Tristan da Cunha
* Dartmoor Prison
* Post War of 1812
Nearly a full column on the front page is taken up with: "Official Account of the Capture of the Penguin" which was the last action of the War of 1812.
This report is the official letter from Capt. Biddle, commander of the American ship Hornet &... See More
Just after the War of 1812...
Item #700676
June 02, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, June 2, 1815 The front page has most of a column taken up with: "The Slave Trade". Nearly half of the front page is tan up with: "Gen. Wilkinson's
Trial".
In 1811 Wilkinson was accused of spying for the Spanish, becoming the highest ranking official in U.S. history ever to face an espionage trial.
Inside has: "Military... See More
Large chart of the land battles of the War of 1812...
Item #700451
May 04, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 4, 1816 Pages 2 and 3 are taken up with a very extensive chart of the: "LAND BATTLES" of the just-ended War of 1812, columns headed "Place of Action" "When Fought" "Commander's Names" and more. The top of page 4 has a chart: "A Comparative View of the Aggregate Loss of the American and British Armies ... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #700380
November 13, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 13, 1813
* Battle of the Thames - Fort Malden
* Shawnee leader Tecumseh killed
* William Henry Harrison victory
Inside has much reporting headed: "Events of the War" some of which can be seen in the photos, & includes: "...It is certain that Tecumseh was killed in the action; his body was viewed by many of the British officers ... See More
Jefferson's books purchased by the Library of Congress... The capital rebuilds...
Item #700374
November 04, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 4, 1815 Inside: "Books--Jefferson's Library" concerning his private collection purchased by the Library of Congress to act as its foundation following its destruction by the British during the War of 1812.
It includes in part: "...The obliging & liberal manner in which Mr. Jefferson allowed us the free use of his library as ... See More
Compensation for losses from the War of 1812...
Item #699403
December 14, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 14, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has a "Message from the President, To the Senate & House of Representatives..." concerning an Act of Co... See More
Much on the War of 1812...
Item #699137
December 01, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 1, 1813 The front page has; "Occurrences of the War - On the St. Lawrence - American Account" as well as the "British Official Account" and these are followed by a full column or reports under headings: "General Order". Page 2 has: "Unofficial Account" of events near Lake Ontario; "Extract of a Letter from an Offic... See More
Treaty of Ghent ends of the War of 1812...
Item #698472
February 22, 1815
BOSTON PATRIOT Feb. 22, 1815
* Treaty of Ghent signed
* War of 1812 officially over
Page 2 has a very nice printing of the peace treaty which ended the War of 1812 with the complete text taking nearly three wide columns. At the end of the treaty are the signatures of the respective "Plenipotentiaries" and the concluding remarks of the President, in which he prevails upon all... See More
President Monroe concerning the War of 1812... Two Monroe signatures...
Item #697222
November 16, 1812
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 16, 1812 Pages 1 and 2 have many "Documents Accompanying the President's Message to Congress" which include several to British official concerning the War of 1812. Two are signed in type: James Monroe.
Also inside: "Army In Ohio" "The President's Message".
Four pages, great condition.
"Don't give up the Ship!" and more...
Item #695470
August 27, 1814
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, August 27, 1814 A great issue with the memorable rallying cry from the War of 1812 "Don't give up the Ship!" used as a campaign slogan on the front page.
As a bit of history, Captain James Lawrence's famous cry was at the Battle of Lake Erie, eleven months prior. It quickly became the motto of the U.S. Navy, and as we see here was adopted as... See More
Damaged lot from the War of 1812 era...
Item #695341
July 01, 1814
NEW YORK EVENING POST, 1814 Here is a collection of 24 issues of this popular title from during the War of 1812 era, but we find no detailed reports of the war. All issues have damage, from loose at the spine, much chipping at margins, tears, some loss, and other disfigurements. The paper quality is very fragile.
Still a large number of issues from this historic era with a wide range of con... See More
The historic Embargo Act becomes law...
Item #695216
January 04, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Jan. 4, 1814
* The Embargo Act of 1813 signed into law
The front page is entirely taken up with "EMBARGO LAW - An Act Laying an Embargo on all ships & Vessels in the Ports & Harbors of the United States." with this historic document carrying over to take two-thirds of page 2 as well where it is signed in type by the President: James Madison.
This d... See More
Proclamation by Wm. H. Harrison...
Item #695213
November 23, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Nov. 23, 1813 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Barbarities Of The Enemy...Detention of Mariners as Prisoners of War, who were in England at the Time the War Was Declared" being part of a continued series. Also on the front page: "South-Western Army".
Inside includes: "Movements of the Armies" being a report from Albany, and "Sub... See More
A wealth of War of 1812 reporting...
Item #695211
July 20, 1813
THE WAR, New York, July 20, 1813
* Creek Indian Nation
* General Robert B. Taylor
* Fort Meigs - Perrysburg, Ohio
This is a great issue just filled with war content. The front page is taken up with reports headed: "Copy of a letter from Gen. Taylor to the Secretary of War" datelined from Norfolk; plus "Copy of Col. Beatty's Report to Gen. Taylor" dat
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* Creek Indian Nation
* General Robert B. Taylor
* Fort Meigs - Perrysburg, Ohio
This is a great issue just filled with war content. The front page is taken up with reports headed: "Copy of a letter from Gen. Taylor to the Secretary of War" datelined from Norfolk; plus "Copy of Col. Beatty's Report to Gen. Taylor" dat
Latest reports on the War of 1812...
Item #695210
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; "Affair at Beaver Dams" "Capture of the British Tender Eagle" "North-Western Ar... See More
Existed for just one year... War of 1812 news...
Item #695018
January 25, 1813
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, Walpole, New Hampshire, Jan. 25, 1813
* Very rare publication
* Cheshire County
* War of 1812 reporting
An extremely scarce newspaper existing only from July 4, 1812 thru July 5, 1813. This is the volume 1, number 30 issue. Not surprisingly, this is the first of this title we have offered in our 47 years, having come from the private collection.
Being from du... See More
See the handsome masthead... On the Little Belt Affair...
Item #694987
July 20, 1812
THE WASHINGTONIAN, Windsor, Vermont, July 20, 1812
* Nice masthead for display
The dominant feature of this issue is the very displayable masthead, featuring a large engraving of a heraldic eagle with an 11-inch banner. Although we once had many of this title, this is one of our last.
Printed during the early months of the War of 1812, it is not surprising that pages 2, 3 & 4 hav... See More
The War of 1812, and more...
Item #694554
April 30, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, April 30, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with: "American Papers" from the House of Commons in London, much relating to the on-going War of 1812.
Page 3 has; "The New Friends of the Navy" and: "Ought Massachusetts t Build a Ship for Those who Would not Build one for Themselves?" There is also a lengthy report of a parade by ... See More
An interesting "Extraordinary" issue from just before the War of 1812...
Item #694507
March 27, 1812
BOSTON WEEKLY MESSENGER, EXTRAORDINARY, March 27, 1812 An unusual item, created as an "Extraordinary" of the Boston Weekly messenger, with the front page appearing in 2-column broadside format. Pages 2, 3 & 4 are of the more typical 4 column format.
The content is entirely political, with the front page reports headed: "Grand Federal Republican Convention" and includ... See More
Very graphic front page from the War of 1812 era...
Item #693199
March 31, 1814
BOSTON GAZETTE, March 31, 1814
* Great graphic political ad
The front page is dominated by a great & very graphic political "cartoon" headed: "The well equipt and Disciplined Ship" with Caleb Strong as its "commander" with the ship representing the state. Much political campaigning on the front page as well, most in type which is larger than normal.
F... See More
General Harrison on the Battle of the Thames...
Item #693188
October 23, 1813
THE NEW-YORK WEEKLY MUSEUM, Oct. 23, 1813
* William Henry Harrison
* War of 1812 - Moraviantown
Page 3 has almost a full column taken up with various reports on the War of 1813, including events in Louisiana, and several mentions of General Wm. H. Harrison, particularly his account of this historic Battle of the Thames, a victory over the Indians.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches,... See More
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #693168
December 03, 1813
THE YANKEE, Boston, Dec. 3, 1813 Various reports concerning the War of 1812 including: "Smugglers! Smugglers!" "The War In Canada" "Genuine Patriotism - Extracts from Gov. Mitchell's Message to the Legislature of Georgia".
Inside includes: "From Gen. Hampton to Gen. Wilkinson - Head-Quarters, Four Corners" "Naval Order" signed by: Wm. Jo... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #693167
December 04, 1812
THE YANKEE, Boston, Dec. 4, 1812 Various reports from the early months of the War of 1812 including front page items: "The Navy - U.S. Ship Hornet" which takes over half a column; "War Movements" "A True Yankee Exploit".
Inside has: "General Smyth to the Soldiers in the Army of the Centre" "Sailors Rights" "Latest From Halifax"... See More
Napoleon... The War of 1812...
Item #693166
July 10, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1813 The front page has: "Occasional Remarks On the Present Unjust War" meaning the War of 1812.
Inside has a: "Proclamation - Of His Majesty the Emperor, to the Army" signed in type by: Napoleon, concerning his recent military conquests.
Also reports concerning the War of 1812 with "Rigorous Blockade" "From Virg... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #693156
October 29, 1814
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
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #693155
November 02, 1814
BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 2, 1814 Inside has much on the War of 1812 with: "From The Enemy" with several reports; "Enemy In Hampton Roads" "From the Buffalo Gazette" "Deserters" "Arrival of the Peacock!" "General Izard's Army" "Capture of a British Privateer!" "Latest from the Army" "From Castine" and ma... See More
Latest from the War of 1812...
Item #692539
December 05, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1812 Inside has: "From Halifax" with some War of 1812 reports: "The Northern Army" and "Army of the Centre" which also have war reports. Much of a column is taken up with election-related reports including a lengthy article "The Union of the States".
Four pages, minor foxing, good condition.
News from the War of 1812...
Item #689817
June 22, 1814
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
From the War of 1812...
Item #689815
February 09, 1814
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".
F... See More
From the War of 1812...
Item #689814
February 02, 1814
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.
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #689813
December 29, 1813
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.
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #689812
November 10, 1813
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 10, 1813 Among reports within on the War of 1812: "Events of The War - On the Canada Frontier" "Indian Allies" "Fleets On Lake Champlain" "General Hampton's Army" "West-Florida" "The Enemy Based in North Carolina" and a bit more.
Four pages, two ink stains on the back le... See More
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