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Early from the War of 1812...
Item #689693
July 25, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1812 Pages 1 thru 6 have much concerning the "Journal of the Stamp Act Congress" held at New York, 1765. But also much on the War of 1812 from the beginning months including: "Alien Enemies" "An Act Respecting Alien Enemies" from 1793 signed in type by the President: John Adams; "Restoration of American Seamen" ... See More
Letters from Jefferson & Adams on war...
Item #689153
July 13, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 13, 1816
* Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
* Letters re. the war
Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice full page article headed: "Peace and War" which concerns: "A society has been established in Massachusetts by some christian philanthropists to discourage war..." with most of the page taken up with the t... See More
Early items on the War of 1812...
Item #688866
July 23, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 23, 1812 The front page has some reports concerning celebrations for the 4th of July. Inside includes: "Naval Intelligence" "General Orders" signed in type: H. Dearborn, Major-General U.S. Army. Then "An Act" of Congress concerning the organizing of a volunteer military corps, signed by the President: James Madison. Also: &quo... See More
Battle at Queenston Heights during the War of 1812...
Item #687520
October 26, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 26, 1812
* Battle of Queenston Heights
* War of 1812 - 1st major battle
The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
Inside page reports include: "Battles
... See More
* Battle of Queenston Heights
* War of 1812 - 1st major battle
The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
Inside page reports include: "Battles
From the War of 1812...
Item #687500
October 17, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 17, 1812 The front page has a lengthy article headed: "Presidential Election". Inside includes: "Presidential Election" "A Proclamation" relating to the War of 1812, signed in type: James Madison. Following this are several reports relating to the War of 1812 including: "Army Movements".
Page 3 has much under: "War Intelligen... See More
From the War of 1812...
Item #687499
January 13, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Jan. 13, 1813 The front page has a lengthy article on: "Impressment of Seamen" which was a a major issue leading to the War of 1812. Also on the ftpg: "The Great Effects of the Non-Importation Law Against England".
Reports inside include: "Black Votes" "Additional Bounty" 'War Intelligence, On the Ocean" "Free Trade &... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #687487
August 01, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 1, 1812 Some reports inside on the early days of the War of 1812 include: "United States and G. Britain" "The Canadas" "Progress of the War on the Sea" "Military Notices" "Frontier Notices" and a it more.
Four pages, good condition.
War of 1812 shipping embargo....
Item #686243
April 14, 1812
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 14, 1812 A very historic front page, as it includes a report headed: "EMBARGO" which reports on the voting for this historic measure which would lead to the War of 1812 with England.
The front page also has the: "Confidential Message" to the senate, in which the President states: "...expedient under existing
... See More
The front page also has the: "Confidential Message" to the senate, in which the President states: "...expedient under existing
Renewing trade agreements with England after the War of 1812...
Item #686211
January 02, 1816
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Jan. 2, 1816 Page 2 has: "Commercial Treaty with England" containing the text of: "A Convention To Regulate the Commerce between the Territories of the United States and His Britannic Majesty." It is signed in type by American diplomats and James Madison as President.
This was an important treaty that eliminated various duties and all... See More
Resuming trade agreements after the War of 1812...
Item #686210
December 30, 1815
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston Dec. 30, 1815 On the front page under "State Paper" is: "A Convention To Regulate the Commerce between the Territories of the United States and of His Britannic Majesty", signed in type: John Q. Adams, H. Clay, & four others, plus James Madison.
This was an important treaty which nullified most duties and allowed the U.S. to trade with the ... See More
Documents relating to the beginning of the War of 1812...
Item #686203
May 06, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1812
* James Madison Embargo Act
* Prelude to the War of 1812
The front page has nearly two columns taken up with a great letter headed: "Reflections on WAR!" being part of a sermon. This was from just two months before the War of 1812 would be formally declared.
Also on the front page is a notable: "Law of the United States" ti... See More
Madison's controversial Embargo Law of 1812: prelude to the War of 1812...
Item #686202
April 11, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1812
* Embargo Act
* War of 1812 prelude
Most of a page 2 column is taken up with the full printing of the historic: "EMBARGO LAW, An Act laying an Embargo on all the Ships and Vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, for a limited time", signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Thos... See More
Act protecting American industries against foreign competition...
Item #686196
May 06, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, May 6, 1816 Page 2 has: "AN ACT to regulate the duties on Imports and Tonnage" signed in type by the President: James Madison. This was an important piece of legislation that continued the protective duties established in the War of 1812 and which provided a shield for developing American industries against stiff foreign competition in the postwar era... See More
James Madison, and the War of 1812...
Item #686193
September 06, 1813
FEDERAL REPUBLICAN & COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Georgetown, (Col.), Sept. 6, 1813. Taking all of the front page are two acts laying duties on various items, each signed in type: James Madison. An uncommon title from the District of Columbia.
Inside has some War of 1812 content including an article: "The Enemy:"
Four pages, water staining to a bottom quadrant, minor foxing.... See More
Much on Rodgers' cruise...
Item #685727
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 Hartford Convention, and events at New Orleans....
Item #685531
January 21, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 21, 1815 The first 5 1/2 pages are taken up with continued reporting on the "New England Convention", also known as the Hartford Convention, at which grievances were discussed concerning the on-going War of 1812.
Also in this issue: "Major-General Proctor" and "Events of the War" which has some nice content concerning... See More
A very early Kentucky newspaper, with Hull's Proclamation to Canadians...
Item #682753
August 01, 1812
THE REPORTER, Lexington, Kentucky, Aug. 1, 1812
* Rare & early for Kentucky
This is one of the earlier Kentucky newspapers we have offered. Brigham notes that only 4 issues in the United States have this issue.
Not surprisingly there is much reporting on the War of 1812, with reports headed: "Privateering" "Flag of Truce!" and more.
Perhaps the most notable c... See More
Reporting on the War of 1812, with a "rallying call" for soldiers...
Item #682615
November 30, 1812
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 30, 1812
* General Alexander Smyth "rallying call"
The front page has a full column reporting on the War of 1812 in: "Our Southern Frontier" carrying over to page 2. Page 2 has a "rallying call" letter by General Alexander Smyth to the: "Men Of New York!" noting in part: "...You desire your share of fame. T... See More
The "Wasp" is captured... Madison's state-of-the-union address...
Item #682591
November 07, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1812
* USS Wasp captured - War of 1812
* James Madison state of the Union Address
There are at least two notable reports in this issue, the first being the annual state-of-the-union address by the President, signed by him in type: James Madison. This was the first war-time annual message and much of this 2+ page "Message" deals with th... See More
Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812...
Item #682430
March 01, 1815
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 1, 1815
* Treaty of Ghent signed
* War of 1812 officially over
The front page has: "TREATY Of Peace And Amity, Between his Britannick Majesty and the United States of America.", the treaty which ended the War of 1812. The treaty contains a preface beginning: "His Brittanick Majesty and the United States of America, desirous... See More
War is declared, beginning the War of 1812...
Item #682105
June 20, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 20, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
An inside page has a lengthy: "Declaration of War" which takes over 1 1/2 columns and is signed in type by the President: James Madison. This is followed by related reporting from the "Committee on foreign relations..." which takes over 2 page... See More
Nice reports from the War of 1812...
Item #682057
November 12, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Nov. 12, 1813
* William Henry Harrison - War of 1812
Inside has reports "From Quebec" including: "...The victory gained by the Americans on Lake Erie has excited an enthusiastic joy throughout the United States...". Also a nice item: "When Will the War End?" and: "The Enemy Again in the Potomac" "Latest From Ham... See More
Seducing the youth to join the military...
Item #680587
January 20, 1815
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
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #680320
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
Interesting report from the Council of War... Need for the Erie Canal...
Item #678202
May 14, 1814
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.
Inside has almost 8 pages under the heading: "Events of the War&qu... See More
Battle at Queenston Heights during the War of 1812...
Item #677937
October 26, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 26, 1812
* Battle of Queenston Heights
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
Inside page reports include: "Battles At
... See More
* Battle of Queenston Heights
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
Inside page reports include: "Battles At
Five Acts of Congress by James Madison... Much on the War of 1812...
Item #677933
October 08, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 8, 1812 The front page has a column filled with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison, one to: "...provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war...".
Page 2 has two letters signed in type by: Z. Taylor. Also: "The Navy Sold by a Federal Congress" "Presi... See More
Acts of Congress... The War of 1812...
Item #677932
October 05, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 5, 1812 The front page has a full column taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by he President: James Madison.
Inside has several reports on the War of 1812 including: "Military Movements" "The Freedom of the Sea, or War!" "Americans In Canada" "Anglo-Savages" "Green Mountain Patriots&qu... See More
The President declares the war to be over(?)... War in the Chesapeake...
Item #677919
July 02, 1814
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
Surrender of Detroit in the War of 1812...
Item #677829
September 07, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 7, 1812
* President James Madison
* Siege of Detroit - surrender
* Battle of Fort Detroit
* General William Hull
The front page contains two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 has a number of War of 1812 reports including: "Latest from the Western Frontier" also: "General Orders" sig... See More
Fine content concerning the War of 1812, and its reasons...
Item #677824
August 20, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 20, 1812 Nearly half of page 2 is taken up with a printing of: "SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM ! " "NORFOLK CONVENTION--The Address" which begins: "Americans! For twelve years past, there has been waged against you an unjust, unholy and oppressive war. The British government, without a formal declaration of hostilities, has inflicted on your... See More
Early war reports on the War of 1812...
Item #677823
August 17, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 17, 1812 The front page has a column taken up with 3 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 has a full column of reports on the early battles of the war, beginning with: "The War On Land" which includes several dispatches. Also: "The Savage Allies of England" and "British Accounts". Othe... See More
War-related reports from Sandusky, Upper Canada...
Item #677822
August 13, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 13, 1812 The ftpg. has an interesting: "Moral & Physical Thermometer". Also two Acts of Congress, one for "...appropriation for the defense of the maritime frontier & for the support of the Navy of the U.S."
Page 2 has several reports from "Sandusky, Upper Canada" relating to the War of 1812 reports.
Four pages, nice... See More
From the early months of the War of 1812...
Item #677821
August 10, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 10, 1812 The front page has an Act of Congress for issuing Treasury notes, signed in type: James Madison. Also: "British Invasion" "Divide & Conquer" "Florida" "American Prize List" and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Several documents relating to the War of 1812...
Item #677799
July 30, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 30, 1812 Close to half of the front page is taken up with various documents relating to the War of 1812 including a: "Notice To British Subjects" living in America, followed by a: "Marshal's Notice" beginning: "The Department of State having directed that all British subjects within the United States, report themselves..."... See More
Dealing with the British living in America...
Item #677797
July 20, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 20, 1812 Two columns of the front page are taken up with: "A Proclamation" for a day of Thanksgiving in support of the war, signed: James Madison. As well as four Acts of Congress each signed by Madison, one: "For the More Perfect Organization of the Army of the United States".
Also within: "Federal Recommendation of the War"... See More
Early from the War of 1812... A Proclamation for fasting, humiliation, and prayer...
Item #677794
July 09, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 9, 1812 The front page has a proclamation by the governor of Massachusetts: "PROCLAMATION, For A Day Of Public Fasting, Humiliation And Prayer, signed in block type: CALEB STRONG. Additional reports from the early weeks of the War of 1812 include: "War Or No War" "Commodore Rogers" "Privateers Look Out!!!" "General O... See More
Diplomatic attempts to prevent war, but the printed presumption would prove true...
Item #677270
June 06, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 6, 1812 Inside has the beginning of what would become a continuing article on: 'Paul Jones", the famed John Paul Jones. Also several correspondences under: "Public Documents" signed in type by: J. Monroe to Augustus Foster and Jonathan Russell, British & American diplomats respectively, all relating to what would become the War of 1... See More
The end of the war, and other reports...
Item #675902
March 31, 1815
FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, Georgetown, March 31, 1815
* War of 1812 ending events
The front page has some naval reports from the War of 1812 including; "U.S. Brig Syren" and: "Loss of the Guerriere", but also has three letters concerning the Treaty of Peace which ended the War of 1812.
Page 2 includes; "Sale of Captured Negroes" which includes a document signed... See More
Much on Commodore Rodgers' cruise...
Item #674871
March 07, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 7, 1814 Over a full column of the ftpg. & a bit of page 2 are taken up with: "Rodgers's Cruise" being Commodore John Rodgers' report of his recent cruse of 75 day to the Secretary of the Navy. Dated on board the U.S. frigate President at Sandy Hook, Feb. 9, 1814, with a wealth of reading on his naval encounters during the War of 1812... See More
Abraham Walter's fascinating exploits...
Item #674602
December 15, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 15, 1813 The front page has nearly a column taken up with: "Read What Follows!" "Extract of a letter from Capt. M'Donnough...Accompanying this is the voluntary statement of Abraham Walters, who was pilot of one of the sloops taken last summer. He made his escape from Quebec & after a severe journey of ten days, reported himself to me yesterday.&quo... See More
News from the U.S. frigate Essex...
Item #674601
December 08, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 8, 1813 V
* USS Essex - War of 1812
* Captain David Porter
* United States Navy
Various items on the War of 1812 including: "Latest New from the Essex Frigate" "From Plattsburgh" "Extract from the General Order of Gen. Wilkinson" "Retaliation" "Squadron in the Delaware" "The Rebel's 'Road to Ruin'... See More
British attack upon Plattsburg...
Item #674600
August 07, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Aug. 7, 1813 Much reporting on the War of 1812 with articles headed: "More Cases of Impressment" "British Squadron" "The Enemy's Fleet" "The Brave Major Chapin" about whom several websites can be found; "From Fort George" "Torpedoes Again" "Enemy's Squadron" "British Attack on Plattsburg&... See More
Much from the War of 1812...
Item #674599
August 04, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Aug. 4, 1813 A fine wealth of reporting from the War of 1812 including articles headed: "Cases of Impressment" "Blockading Squadrons" "Still Later" "From Fort George "Official Accounts" "Naval General Order" signed in type: W. Jones; "Secret Proceedings" has a document signed: James Madison; "Gen. Dearborn&... See More
Capt. Decatur's report on his victory over the Macedonian...
Item #674444
December 19, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1812
* USS United States vs. HMS Macedonian
The front page has: "Brilliant Naval Actions" which is concerning Stephen Decatur's victory over the British frigate Macedonian, in a letter signed: James Madison. this is followed by a nice, detailed letter of the battle datelined: "U..S. United States, at sea, Oct. 30, 1812" and s... See More
Battle of Queenstown Heights...
Item #674433
November 04, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1812
* Battle of Queenston Heights
Page 2 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Copies of Letters from Major-Gen. Van Rensselaer...to Major-Gen. Dearborn..." dated at Lewiston, Oct. 14, 1812. This is a fine account of the Battle of Queenston Heights, the first major land battle of the War of 1812. The American were defeated by the Britis... See More
Large chart of the land battles of the War of 1812...
Item #673057
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 recently-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 Ar... See More
Large chart of the land battles of the War of 1812...
Item #673048
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 recently-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 Ar... See More
Trial and conviction of a spy...
Item #673028
December 30, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 30, 1812 Page 2 has an interesting report, taking about half a column, beginning: "...proceedings at Buffaloe, of a Court Martial appointed to try Elijah Clark as a Spy. The facts which appeared at the trial are that the said Clark was born in New Jersey...he removed to Canada...must have become naturalized & a British subject. Clark, being found wit... See More
British advancing towards the nation's capital...
Item #673021
July 28, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, July 28, 1813 Although this issue has much on the war in Europe, page 2 has: "Enemy In the Potomac" datelined from Washington and noting in part: "...that the advanced squadron of the enemy had retired down the river...were not in sight at Point Yates, about 70 miles below this city..." and more on the British advance towards the capital.
Inside has: &quo... See More
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