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The historic Embargo, which would lead to the War of 1812...
The historic Embargo, which would lead to the War of 1812...
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April 11, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 11, 1812 Over half a page is taken up with the full text of this historic: "Embargo Law" signed in type by the President: James Madison on April 4, 1814. It is titled: "An ACT Laying an Embargo on all the Ships and Vessels in the Ports and Harbours of the United States, for a Limited Time." Further inside are reports from the "House of Representatives" concerning this, including a "Confidential" from the President recommending it for a period of 60 days.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, minor foxing, nice condition.
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."
Category: War of 1812