First report we have seen on the attack of the brig Otter by Indians...

Information is so rarely found that it is likely the only contemporary account is in this issue, as a site online notes: "On the return of the Otter to Boston in July 1812 her master, Samuel Hill, wrote and published in the Columbian Centinel an account of the tragic occurrence. It is reproduced later in this article and is offered as a contribution to the detailed history of our coast

and of its maritime traders."
That referenced issue is this one.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine margin, a few archival and non-archival mends inside, generally in good condition.

background: In 1812, during the early months of the War of 1812, Lieutenant Samuel Hill was involved in frontier naval operations on the Great Lakes, where small armed vessels played a critical role in supporting isolated American outposts. Among these was a vessel referred to in contemporary reports as the Brig Otter, a small schooner or lightly armed brig used to transport troops, supplies, and provide artillery support along waterways such as the Niagara River and near Fort Niagara. Under Hill’s direction, the Otter engaged in actions aimed at dispersing Native American warriors allied with the British, who were harassing American positions and supply lines. These attacks typically involved shore bombardments and coordinated movements with land forces, intended to protect U.S. troops and maintain control of strategic frontier posts. Though minor compared to major naval battles, Hill’s operations aboard the Otter exemplified the small-scale but vital contributions of junior naval officers and armed vessels in securing the American frontier during the opening phase of the war.