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British advance towards Baltimore... So much more...



Item # 701344

September 14, 1814

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 14, 1814  The front page has a lengthy letter signed by: Isaac Chauncey, to the Sec. of the Navy concerning the naval events he has been involved in, followed by a letter signed: Jacob Brown, to Commodore Chauncey concerning military events near Fort George. Also a letter from Chauncey to Brown from Kingston, which carries over to page 2.
Pages 2 & 3 continue with much War of 1812 content, including some nice content on the British advance towards Baltimore. One report dated at Baltimore begins: "The enemy are approaching this city; 43 vessels...were in sight at sun rise. They are proceeding up the bay..." with more.
Four pages, damp staining at the top, good condition.

Item from Catalog 355 (released for June, 2025)

Category: War of 1812