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See the handsome masthead... Battle of Tippecanoe...
See the handsome masthead... Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item # 704081
December 16, 1811
THE WASHINGTONIAN, Windsor, Vermont, Dec. 16, 1811 The dominant feature of this issue is the very displayable masthead, featuring a large engraving of a heraldic eagle with an 11-inch banner.
Inside pages include: "Gen. Wilkinson" and: "Retreat to Vincennes" which concerning Wm. H. Harrison's campaign against the Indians, mentioning returning soldiers: "...who were present at the late engagement...and the whole amount of what Gov. Harison calls a 'complete & decisive victory'...The truth is, Gov. Harrison was surprised & the conflict was dreadful; for he lost nearly one-fourth in killed & wounded..." with more concerning the historic battle of Tippecanoe.
Four pages, trimmed close at the bottom margin causes loss to the bottom line of several columns but not affecting mentioned content.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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