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President Madison offers pardon to deserters from the Army...



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October 22, 1812

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 22, 1812

* War of 1812 deserters
* James Madison pardon


The first column is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress as well as: "A Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, concerning the granting of a full pardon for those who have deserted from the Army. Each is signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 includes: "Western Army" and: "War Events".
Four pages, nice condition.

Category: War of 1812