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The War of 1812 is declared, with supporting documents...
The War of 1812 is declared, with supporting documents...
Item # 702772
June 26, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 26, 1812 Most of the front page is taken up with a veery lengthy "Message" to Congress in which the President justifies the need to declare wr against England. It is signed in type: James Madison.
Following this, and still on the front page carrying over to take most of page 2, is the "Report" of the Foreign Relations Committee concerning the troubling relations with England.
Then, of notable & historical significance is the: "Declaration - AN ACT Declaring WAR between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Dependences thereof, and the United States of America & their Territories", signed in type: James Madison.
And yet another significant & related document begins page 3: "A Proclamation" issued by President James Madison confirming the Congress declaration of war against Great Britain, stating in part: "...Now therefore, I JAMES MADISON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the same...". The Proclamation, dated June 12, 1812, is also signed in type: James Madison as well as James Monroe, the Secretary of State.
A wonderful issue with three notable documents on the beginning of the War of 1812.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, browned at the top margin edges, minimal spine wear, printed on rather thick-stock newsprint, good condition.
Following this, and still on the front page carrying over to take most of page 2, is the "Report" of the Foreign Relations Committee concerning the troubling relations with England.
Then, of notable & historical significance is the: "Declaration - AN ACT Declaring WAR between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Dependences thereof, and the United States of America & their Territories", signed in type: James Madison.
And yet another significant & related document begins page 3: "A Proclamation" issued by President James Madison confirming the Congress declaration of war against Great Britain, stating in part: "...Now therefore, I JAMES MADISON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the same...". The Proclamation, dated June 12, 1812, is also signed in type: James Madison as well as James Monroe, the Secretary of State.
A wonderful issue with three notable documents on the beginning of the War of 1812.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, browned at the top margin edges, minimal spine wear, printed on rather thick-stock newsprint, good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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