THE WAR, from New York, dated November 28, 1812

* War of 1812 original
* Call to Arms
* Troubles with England

This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.

The entire front page is taken up with a report headed: "Affairs With Great Britain" being a letter from London, which is prefaced with: "...is a lucid exhibition of the nature of our differences with the British government & clearly evinces that a vigorous prosecution of the war is now the only honorable course remaining to our government. The olive branch has been tendered till its leaves have withered." This letter carries over to take half of pg. 2 as well.

A nice page 2 letter: "To The Men of New York" begins: "For many years you have seen your country oppressed with numerous wrongs. Your government, although above all others devoted to peace, have been forced to draw the sword & rely for redress of injuries on the valor of the American people..." with more, including a nice "call to arms".

Also inside are articles headed: "Latest From the Northern Army" and "Wasp and Frolic" which tells about this famous naval battle. The back page contains a letter from Sackett's Harbor.

Complete in 4 pages, measures about 9 3/4 by 12 inches, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.