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  • Breaking news on the Embargo...
    Item #603019
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1812  The top of page 2 has a breaking news report headed: "EMBARGO. By Express from Washington in 76 hours...containing the Highly Alarming Information that an Embargo would be proposed to Congress on Wednesday last..." with further details (see). All set in larger-than-normal type.
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  • How Napoleon treats Americans...
    Item #680733
    THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, May 1, 1812  Page 2 has: "Buonaparte's Treatment to the American" taking most of a column & introduced with: "The following is a plain unvarnished narrative of the cruelties & sufferings experienced by one of our fellow citizens during his captivity with our 'dear friends'...".
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  • Documents relating to the beginning of the War of 1812...
    Item #686203
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1812  

    * James Madison Embargo Act
    * Prelude to the War of 1812


    The front page has nearly two columns taken up with a great letter headed: "Reflections on WAR!" being part of a sermon. This was from just two months before the War of 1812 would be formally declared.
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  • Military career of Henry Dearborn...   Early on wine...
    Item #654814
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1812  Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with a quite detailed biography of the military history of: "Major-General Henry Dearborn, Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Army" with a great on his career in the Revolutionary War. Also: "Cultivation of the Vine" takes over half a page concerning vineyards.
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  • Military career of Henry Dearborn...   Early on wine...
    Item #679685
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1812  Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with a quite detailed biography of the military history of: "Major-General Henry Dearborn, Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Army" with a great on his career in the Revolutionary War. Also: "Cultivation of the Vine" takes over half a page concerning vineyards.
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  • America is about to declare war...
    Item #670877
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 3, 1812 

    * Declaration of war close
    * War of 1812 to begin


    Page 2 has a notable report headed: "War with England!" stating: "A letter has been received in town from a Senator of the United States, dated May 28th, which says, The Committee of the Senate on Foreign Affairs have agreed unanimously [Mr. Lloyd... Read full description  
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  • Our foreign policy from the War of 1812...
    Item #595793
    SUPPLEMENT TO THE CONNECTICUT HERALD, June 9, 1812  The entire four page issue is taken up with various "Correspondence"  with an introductory note signed by the President: James Madison, which includes: "I communicate to Congress...correspondence of the Secretary of State & the Minister Plenipotentiary of the U.S. at Paris. These documents... Read full description  
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  • First report we have seen on the attack of the brig Otter by Indians...
    Item #703933
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1812  The front page begins with a rarely report event, headed: "Savage Attack on the Brig Otter". Taking over a full column is the: "Account of the Attack Made by the Indians of Chilcaaht on Board the Brig Otter, Samuel Hill, Master, April 12, 1811. This failed attack happened... Read full description  
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  • Preparing for war...
    Item #671563
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1812  Reports inside include: "Militia of Virginia" which mentions going to war against England. Also part of a continuing article on: "Paul Jones" being the famed John Paul Jones. Also: "Military Notices" and other tidbits which relate to early events on the War of 1812.
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  • Early items on the War of 1812...
    Item #688866
    INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 23, 1812  The front page has some reports concerning celebrations for the 4th of July. Inside includes: "Naval Intelligence" "General Orders" signed in type: H. Dearborn, Major-General U.S. Army. Then "An Act" of Congress concerning the organizing of a volunteer military corps, signed by the President: James... Read full description  
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  • Success of General Hull in Canada, and more on the War of 1812...
    Item #707962
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1812  

    * General William Hull
    * Invasion of Canada success
    * War of 1812

    Much from the early months of the War of 1812 including: "British Navy--American Station" being a chart of their ships commanders, and size; "North-Western Army" which is a nice letter beginning: "When the army... Read full description  
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  • News from the War of 1812...
    Item #715743
    INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 14, 1812  Page 2 has some nice reports on the War of 1812 with: "British Barbarity" "The Navy Destroyed by Federalists" "The War" "The North-Western Army" "Military Movements" and more.
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  • Much on the War of 1812...
    Item #677833
    INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 21, 1812  The front page has a full column with the; "Letter From Commodore Rodgers to the Secretary of the Navy" from on board the U.S. frigate President, in which he gives a detailed account of his actions.
    Inside has: "General Hull" "Letter of Col. Case of the Army later under the Command of Brig. Gen. Wm. Hull, to... Read full description  
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  • General Hull surrenders Michilimackinac and Detroit...
    Item #672730
    BOSTON GAZETTE, Sept. 24, 1812  

    * Siege of Detroit - surrender
    * Battle of Fort Detroit
    * General William Hull

    The front page has nearly a full column letter headed: "Surrender Of Mackinack - Extract of a Letter from Lt. Hanks...Late Commandant of Michillimackinac..." with great detail on the notable battle in which the post was... Read full description  
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  • The Articles of Confederation...   The War of 1812...
    Item #638637
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 3, 1812 The entire front page is taken up with a printing of the "Articles of Confederation & Perpetual Union" which were approved by Congress in 1777 and ratified in 1781. The text carries over to take most of page 2 as well, where it concludes with the signature of the various members of... Read full description  
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  • The early months of the War of 1812...
    Item #701496
    NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1812  This issue is from the early months of the War of 1812 with various war-related reports. Some include various naval reports on the front page; " Proclamation" signed by George Prevost; "Province of Lower Canada" "Admiral Warren's Squadron" and other items.
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  • Acts of Congress...   The War of 1812...
    Item #677932
    INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 5, 1812  The front page has a full column taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by he President: James Madison.
    Inside has several reports on the War of 1812 including: "Military Movements" "The Freedom of the Sea, or War!" "Americans In Canada" "Anglo-Savages" "Green Mountain Patriots"... Read full description  
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  • News from the War of 1812...
    Item #672742
    BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 15, 1812  Page 2 has a report: "Western News" which mentions in part: "...news relative to the war operations in the North West...two large boats...entered the mouth of Genesee River and cast out two vessels...Several other vessels have been captured on the lake and some depredations committed by the English boatmen on the frontier... Read full description  
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  • From the War of 1812...
    Item #687500
    BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 17, 1812  The front page has a lengthy article headed: "Presidential Election". Inside includes: "Presidential Election" "A Proclamation" relating to the War of 1812, signed in type: James Madison. Following this are several reports relating to the War of 1812 including: "Army Movements".
    Page 3 has much under: "War Intelligence". 
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  • Madison signs four Acts of Congress...   War of 1812 reports...
    Item #677935
    INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 19, 1812  The first column is taken up with four Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison. The front pate also has a lengthy report: "Presidential Election" as well as: "General Orders" from headquarters at Fort Wayne, plus: "Commencement of the War". 
    Page 2 also has several reports from the War of 1812.
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  • Attack on Ogdensburgh...  The War of 1812...
    Item #700458
    THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Oct. 23, 1812  Page 3 reports include: "Attack On Ogdensburgh" "Bad News from the Frontiers" and "Defeat of Van Rensselaer's Army!" Also a letter extract about the movements of "The Western Army".
    Other reports include: "Connecticut Legislature" "The Militia" and "Bad News from the Frontiers".
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  • Latest from the War of 1812...
    Item #647750
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 24, 1812  Among the articles are: "Distillation of Spirits" and a chart headed: "The War on the Ocean" "The British in the Peninsula".
    Under the heading: "Events of the War" are several reports on the on-going War of 1812 including subheads: "Military" "Extract of a Letter from S. Dinsmore, Agent for the Choctaw... Read full description  
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  • Battle at Queenston Heights during the War of 1812...
    Item #677937
    INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 26, 1812  

    * Battle of Queenston Heights
    * American War of 1812


    The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
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  • Battle at Queenston Heights during the War of 1812...
    Item #687520
    INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 26, 1812  

    * Battle of Queenston Heights
    * War of 1812 - 1st major battle


    The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James... Read full description  
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  • From General Van Rennselaer to General Dearborn...
    Item #713658
    THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 11, 1812  Over 1 1/2 columns on the front page contain: "Copies of Letters from Major General Van Rennselaer...to Major General Dearborn...". Over half of page 2 (and a bit of pg. 3) are taken up with the "President's Message" to Congress in which he reports much on the War of... Read full description  

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  • President Monroe concerning the War of 1812...    Two Monroe signatures...
    Item #697222
    CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 16, 1812  Pages 1 and 2 have many "Documents Accompanying the President's Message to Congress" which include several to British official concerning the War of 1812. Two are signed in type: James Monroe.
    Also inside: "Army In Ohio" "The President's Message".
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  • Much naval reporting from the War of 1812...
    Item #672951
    BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 21, 1812  Page 2 has a few reports on the War of 1812 one mentioning that Commodore Chauncey has sailed for Sacket's Harbor. Also on page 2: "Mr. Madison is an Enemy to Commerce & a Navy".
    Page 3 has: "War Intelligence On the Ocean" which takes a full column.
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  • General Smyth's handbill on recruiting to invade Canada...
    Item #692538
    BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 25, 1812 

    * Invasion of Canada close
    * Battle of Frenchman's Creek prelude
    * General Alexander Smyth


    Page 2 has: "Interesting Letters - from Maj. General Van Rensselaer...to Brig General Smyth of the troops of the United States. Also a letter from Henry Denison of the U.S. brig Argus concerning a... Read full description  
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  • Very beginning of the American Antiquarian Society...
    Item #674537
    BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 26, 1812 

    * American Antiquarian Society (AAS) established
    * Worcester, Massachusetts - American history


    Page 2 has a very significant news report headed: "American Antiquarian Society" which begins: "This Society was incorporated by an Act of the Legislature of this Commonwealth, passed October 22d,... Read full description  
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  • Nice reports on the War of 1812...
    Item #709888
    BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 28, 1812 

    * Commodore Isaac Chauncey

    Page 2 has: "Copy of a; Letter from Com. Chauncey to the Sec'y of the Navy" datelined from Sacket's Harbor in which he notes his military exploits and ends with: "...The officers & men under my command are all extremely anxious to meet the enemy. We cannot command success, but we will... Read full description  
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  • Latest from the War of 1812...
    Item #672744
    BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 30, 1812  Page 2 has much on the War of 1812 including: "Norther Army" which has various reports; "News From the Frontiers" "Glorious News! - General Dearborn and the 'Army of the North' are Safe" "Constitution and Guerriere" and other items. Also a bit from Washington on a "Bill for Increasing and Regulating the Pay of the Army".
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  • A terrific letter to rouse the troops in conquering Niagara...
    Item #709971
    BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 2, 1812  

    * War of 1812 - Niagara Frontier 
    * Invasion of British Canada & more
    * General Alexander Smyth

    Page 2 has several reports with a Plattsburg, N.Y. dateline. Also a letter from S. T. Anderson with another from Commodore Chauncey datelines from Sacket's Harbor, taking two-thirds of a column &... Read full description  
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  • War of 1812...    Mississippi moves towards statehood...
    Item #674439
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Dec. 2, 1812

    * Mississippi statehood ?
    * War of 1812 - Fort Harrison


    The front page has a brief item headed: "Another New State" reading: "The bill to erect a new state out of the Mississippi Territory passed by a large majority...".
    Page 2 has some nice items headed: "The Glorious War!!" and another: "An... Read full description  
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  • The "contemptible braggart" General Smyth...
    Item #673043
    THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 4, 1812  The ftpg. has over a column taken up with the situation at Sacket's Harbor, including a lengthy letter from there signed in type by: Isaac Chauncey.
    But the most interesting piece may be the brief report on page 2: "Of all the contemptible & ridiculous braggarts that ever disgraced... Read full description  
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  • The U.S.  Navy to build more ships of war...
    Item #672954
    BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 5, 1812  Page 2 reports from Washington: "A bill was yesterday introduced...for increasing the Navy of the U. States...propose recommending the building of four ships of 74 guns; four large frigates; and four vessels of 16 guns...". This is followed by: "Naval Establishment" beginning: "The frigate Constellation, now... Read full description  
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  • Hartford, Connecticut...
    Item #605333
    CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Dec. 28, 1812  Page 2 has much reporting from Congress as well as the military situation in Europe. The back page has an early advertisement for the: "Hartford Fire Insurance Company" (see).
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  • Trial and conviction of a spy...
    Item #716129
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 30, 1812  Page 2 has an interesting report, taking about half a column, beginning: "...proceedings at Buffaloe, of a Court Martial appointed to try Elijah Clark as a Spy. The facts which appeared at the trial are that the said Clark was born in New Jersey...he removed to Canada...must have become naturalized & a... Read full description  

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  • Historic newspaper item #151416
    Item #151416
    THE STAR , London, England, 1813  This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rags when making newsprint at that time.
    This 4 page issue contains news of the day and various interesting advertisements which give a sense of what life was like during the War of 1812. This issue has a partial red-ink stamps on the upper right hand corner. See!
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  • The War of 1812...
    Item #207496
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated during the War of 1812.   The issue you will receive is similar to the issues shown in the image - slight wear, minor staining and foxing, etc.. The issue will be dated from during the War of 1812 (between 6/18/1812 and 2/18/1815) and will have minor war related news and news of the day. A great issue to own at an incredible price. Although the image shows multiple issues, this is simply to show the look/condition of the single issue you will receive.
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  • Latest from the War of 1812, and more...
    Item #647760
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 2, 1813  Inside includes a lengthy address headed: "Legislature of Kentucky" signed; Isaac Shelby. Other content includes: "Privateers" "Distribution of Army" which includes a state-by-state chart; "Imprisonment of Seamen" which includes documents signed by James Monroe, James Madison & others.
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  • Has the collectable Carrier's Address...
    Item #153566
    INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 4, 1813  Taking a full column on the front page is: The Carrier Of The Independent Chronicle To Its Patrons being the carriers address.
    Four pages, a bit of stray writing in the margin above the masthead, two foxing spots in unrelated text, occasional foxing.
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  • Latest from the War of 1812, and more...
    Item #619086
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 9, 1813  Content includes: "Medal & Premiums" "Law Case--Clark, the Spy" "Military Supplies" which includes a lengthy chart; "American Seamen" "Treaty of Peace" with Sweden; "Distribution of Prize Money" split evenly between the govt. and the captors of vessels; and more.
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  • From the War of 1812...
    Item #687499
    BOSTON PATRIOT, Jan. 13, 1813  The front page has a lengthy article on: "Impressment of Seamen" which was a a major issue leading to the War of 1812. Also on the ftpg: "The Great Effects of the Non-Importation Law Against England".
    Reports inside include: "Black Votes" "Additional Bounty" 'War Intelligence, On the Ocean" "Free Trade & No Impressment" and... Read full description  
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  • Latest from the War of 1812, and more...
    Item #619088
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 16, 1813  Among the articles are: "Legislature of South Carolina - An Act to Prevent Dueling" "East Florida" "Mint Establishment", and nearly 3 pages under the heading: "Our Naval Victories".
    Over 3 1/2 pages are headed: "Events of the War" with various subheads including: "Military"; a letter signed by: P.... Read full description  
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  • Reports from the War of 1812...
    Item #707968
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813  Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "The Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' " and more.
    The section headed: "Events of the War" takes 4 pages with... Read full description  
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  • Reports from the War of 1812...
    Item #700927
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813  Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "The Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' "  and more.
    The section headed: "Events of the War" takes 4 pages with... Read full description  
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  • News from the War of 1812, and more...
    Item #619090
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 30, 1813  Inside has a full page chart; "A Statement of the Annual Expenditures of the United States"; an article: "Impressed Seamen" which contains 6 letters from James Madison, Jno. Rodgers & others; over two pages under the heading: "Events of the War" with various subheads including a letter signed in type... Read full description  
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  • The lengthy "Appendix" of Niles Register from 1813...
    Item #714940
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, (February, 1813) 
    This is the "Appendix to Volume The Third" as well as the "Addenda to Volume The Third" which includes a great rarity for this title: a full page print of: "The Columbian Steam Engine".
    This "Appendix" contains a wealth of documents which relate to events of trhe year 1813 but were... Read full description  

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  • Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
    Item #704022
    COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Feb. 2, 1813

    * Great heraldic eagle masthead engraving

     Woodcuts of heraldic eagles in mastheads are somewhat common and are always an attractive feature of such newspapers. But this title offers an engraving far beyond the ordinary. The wingspread on this eagle measures 6 3/4 inches, the largest eagle... Read full description  
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  • Reports from the War of 1812...
    Item #647752
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 6, 1813  Among the articles within are: "Naturalized Seamen" "Perpetual Motion", much reporting from "Proceedings of Congress", and there are 3 pages taken up with reports headed: "Events of the War".
    Among the subheads are: "Military" "Army of the Centre" "Eastern Frontier" "Naval" "Etiquette of War"; a letter... Read full description  
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