Fort Wayne, Fort Chicago, Fort Malden...

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October 12, 1812

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 12, 1812 The front page has an entire column take up with four Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Inside has several items concerning the War of 1812 including a report from Chilicothe concerning events near Fort Wayne. Another letter begins: 'Three men were killed by a party of Indians eight miles eastwardly of Mansfield..." and another letter has: "Fort Chicago, on the Illinois, was evacuated on the 15th of last month & the officers and men put to death..." with more.
Also: "Highly Important News--if True" notes: "...brings the important news that Governor Harrison has retaken Detroit, burnt several Indians towns, proceeded on to Fort Malden which he immediately attacked..." with more. There is also: "Miscellaneous War Articles" with various reports.
Four pages, nice condition.