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October 17, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 17, 1846  This newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."

Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Illinois. The Mormon War ended" which is an interesting account taking close to a full column (see). Among the items within the article is the: "...Articles of capitulation...drawn up to the following effect:..." followed by the four articles (see), which includes that: "The Mormon population to leave the State, or disperse immediately." Other interesting content as well (see).

Also in this issue is much on: "The War With Mexico" with various subheads, taking nearly five pages & including five dispatches signed in type by: Z. Taylor. Other content includes six letters signed in type by: James Buchanan.
The back page has an article: "Indian Journal--Treaty with the Winnebagoes".
Sixteen pages, 8 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, great condition.