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Item # 695210
July 13, 1813
THE WAR, New York, July 13, 1813
* Battle of Beaver Dams - Ontario, Canada
The front page has: "Progress of the War In Virginia--Smithfield Attacked--British Monsters--Alarm--Alacrity of the Citizens--and Safety of the City".
Inside contains: "The Chesapeake" "A Proclamation" signed: George Prevost; "Affair at Beaver Dams" "Capture of the British Tender Eagle" "North-Western Army" "Naval & Marine Memoranda" "Retaliation" "Great Battle" and more.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very light damp stain at the bottom, nice condition.
AI notes: The Battle of Beaver Dams, fought on June 24, 1813, during the War of 1812 near present-day Thorold, Ontario, was a key British and Indigenous victory over American forces. After learning of an impending American attack from Canadian heroine Laura Secord, who walked 20 miles to warn them, a small British detachment and about 400 Indigenous warriors ambushed and surrounded a U.S. force of over 500 men led by Colonel Charles Boerstler. Outmaneuvered and demoralized, the Americans surrendered with minimal British casualties. The victory bolstered British morale, highlighted the crucial role of Indigenous allies, and underscored the impact of civilian intelligence during the war.
This is a fascinating, short-lived newspaper, having begun in 1812 for the exclusive purpose of reporting on the War of 1812 (hence the title) with no advertisements. When the war ended, so did this newspaper.
Category: War of 1812
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