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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 last month's catalog - #355, released for June, 2025

Category: War of 1812