COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 27, 1812  In the last column of the front page is the very historic: "Proclamation" "By The President of the United States of America" & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United States & England, marking the official beginning of the War of 1812.
Most of the balance of the front page is taken up with the very lengthy & detailed: "War Report" of the House of Representatives, giving credence to the President's declaration of war.
Page 2 has some editorial commentary on the war headed: "War Prospect".
An historic issue on America's entry into what would become known as the War of 1812.
Four pages, nice condition.