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Jackson victorious at New Orleans... On the treaty ends of the War of 1812...
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Jackson victorious at New Orleans... On the treaty ends of the War of 1812...

Item # 716065 ·
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CONNECTICUT SPECTATOR, Middletown, Feb. 15, 1815

  • Battle of New Orleans is won by Andy Jackson
  • The War of 1812 is over - re. Treaty of Ghent

Page 2 has: "GREAT VICTORY ! " "Official Letter - Copy of a Letter from Major General Jackson to the Secretary of War, dated Hqts., 4 miles below New Orleans" in which he details, in his own words, his victory over the British at this historic Battle of New Orleans. It is signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Some follow-up items as well.
There there is: "A Proclamation" by the mayor of New Orleans, beginning: "Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty Disposer of events to signalize our arms under the command of the gallant Gen. Jackson at Orleans, by a victory over the invading foe unparalled in the annals of nations..." with more.
Page 3 has an article: "American Negotiation" concerning talks at Ghent to end the war. Also, with a nice graphic, is: "PEACE!!! which begins: "It is with the liveliest emotions of joy nd gratitude that we present our readers with the heart-cheering news of the day..." with much concerning the Treaty of Peace ending the war.
Four pages, very nice condition.

Item from last month's catalog - #370 - released for September, 2026

Category: War of 1812
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100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.