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Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item # 701978
July 02, 1814
AMERICAN WEEKLY MESSENGER, Philadelphia, July 2, 1814
This issue has a wealth of content on the War of 1812. Included on the back page is: "Launch Of The Seventy-Four" which was the USS Independence. This was the first ship-of-the-line launched for the U.S. Navy from the Boston (Charlestown) Navy Yard. While rated for 74 guns, Independence was armed with 87 guns when she was launched.
Also within: "Launch of The Guerriere" "A Proclamation" signed by President James Madison; various correspondences from naval officers; "Lake Ontario" and more.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 10 inches, very nice condition.
Category: War of 1812
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