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Applying the 1798 "Alien Enemies Act" in 1812...
Applying the 1798 "Alien Enemies Act" in 1812...
Item # 677799
July 30, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 30, 1812
* re. John Adams' Alien Enemies Act
* Invoked by President James Madison
* British nationals declared illegal
Close to half of the front page is taken up with various documents relating to the War of 1812 including a: "Notice To British Subjects" living in America, followed by a: "Marshal's Notice" beginning: "The Department of State having directed that all British subjects within the United States, report themselves..." to the various authorities.
Then: "An ACT Respecting Alien Enemies" from 1798, signed in type: John Adams. What follows are six additional Acts of Congress, each signed in type: James Madison, and several relating to the War of 1812 which apply the 1798 "Alien Enemies Act" to their current circumstances.
Page 2 has a report headed: "U.S. Frigate Constitution".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Category: War of 1812
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