Capture of Toronto...
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, May 19, 1813 Nearly two columns on page 3 are taken up with: "Capture Of York" "including a report signed: H. Dearborn. York is present-day Toronto.
This is followed by a report; "From Capt. Chauncey to the Secretary of the Navy" which has further details on the capture of York, signed by him in type: Isaac Chauncey, and followed by the: "Terms of Capitulation".
Other War of 1812 content includes an item concerning the death of General Pike.
Four pages, nice condition.
Item from last month's catalog - #370 - released for September, 2026
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