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Nice editorial on the War of 1812...
Nice editorial on the War of 1812...
Item # 672726
August 27, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 27, 1812 The front page has a full column editorial concerning the: "Present State of Our Affairs" relating to the War of 1812. Bits include: "The government of our country have deliberately chosen their opportunity to make a trial of their strength with Great Britain...the President should be authorized to fill up the old army, to raise a new one, to accept the service of 50,000 volunteers...All this nose of preparation might spread alarm among the stoutest of enemies..." and so much more.
Page 2 has various reports on the War of 1812 including: "From the Western Army" "Commodore Rogers" "Another Flag of Truce" and more.
Four pages, scattered foxing, good condition.
Category: War of 1812