War declared against England, beginning the War of 1812...
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June 26, 1812
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1812 On page 3 near the top of the second column is A Proclamation issued by President James Madison confirming the Congress declaration of war against Great Britain, stating in part: "Now therefore, I JAMES MADISON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the same..." The Proclamation, dated June 12, 1812, is signed in type: James Madison and James Monroe, the Secretary of State.
Previous to the Proclamation is: "An Act issued by Congress Declaring War between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the dependencies thereof, and the United States of America ...", also signed in type: James Madison.
Related content includes a lengthy page 2 "Message" to Congress signed in type: James Madison. Hereafter is a lengthy Declaration issued by the Committee on Foreign Relations that concludes on page 3.
Complete in four pages and in great condition.
Previous to the Proclamation is: "An Act issued by Congress Declaring War between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the dependencies thereof, and the United States of America ...", also signed in type: James Madison.
Related content includes a lengthy page 2 "Message" to Congress signed in type: James Madison. Hereafter is a lengthy Declaration issued by the Committee on Foreign Relations that concludes on page 3.
Complete in four pages and in great condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
