Success of General Hull in Canada, and more on the War of 1812...

Item # 707962

August 01, 1812

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1812 Much from the early months of the War of 1812 including: "British Navy--American Station" being a chart of their ships commanders, and size; "North-Western Army" which is a nice letter beginning: "When the army came to the foot of the rapids of Maumee river, governor Hull not having received intelligence of the declaration of war...". Also a great letter from Zanesville, Ohio, beginning: "Glory! glory! to the volunteers of Ohio and the Tippecanoe boys who have first planted the American standard in Canada! We are happy to announce the glorious news that general Hull & his army have landed safe in Canada with little or no opposition & taken possession of the town of Sandwich, 2 miles below Detroit...". Then: "A Proclamation" by William Hull, to the inhabitants of Canada.
More as well including a letter from Urbana, and "General Orders" signed by: H. Dearborn. "Two British Views of War" "Commander Decatur" and even more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.