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The President requests permission to declare war... The first issue published...
The President requests permission to declare war... The first issue published...
Item # 710749
June 27, 1812
THE WAR, New York, June 27, 1812 This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.
Of significance is that this is the first issue published: volume 1, number 1.
The front page is taken up with the: "Introductory Retrospect" in which the editor reflects upon the events previous to this day which led to the War of 1812.
Beginning on the front page and taking all of page 2 is the: "Manifesto - To the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States", this being the President's request to Congress to declare war against England. It is signed in type: James Madison. A very significant document.
Terrific to have this document in a war-focused newspaper.
Four pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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