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Proclamation of war: the War of 1812 begins...
Proclamation of war: the War of 1812 begins...
Item # 702751
June 26, 1812
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, June 26, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* President James Madison proclamation
The middle of the front page has the very historic: "Proclamation" "By The President of the United States of America" & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United States & England, marking the official beginning of the War of 1812.
This is followed by the "...Yeas and Nays in each House on the final passage of the Declaration of War..." listed by name.
Most of the balance of the front page is taken up with the very lengthy & detailed: "War Report" of the House of Representatives, giving credence to the President's declaration of war.
Relating to this, page 2 begins with: "Sober Thoughts Preparatory to a War" being an essay in a series.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing to the upper quadrant of the front page, good condition.
AI notes: On June 18, 1812, President James Madison issued a formal proclamation declaring that a state of war existed between the United States and Great Britain, following Congress's approval of the declaration earlier that day. This marked the official beginning of the War of 1812, driven by longstanding grievances including British interference with American trade, the impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy, and British support for Native American resistance against U.S. expansion. In his proclamation, Madison called upon all American citizens and officials, both civil and military, to unite in defense of the nation and to conduct themselves in a manner befitting a free and sovereign people. The proclamation not only signaled the start of hostilities but also served as a rallying cry for national unity and vigilance, emphasizing the necessity of standing firm against foreign aggression to protect American honor and independence.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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