News of the War of 1812
16 pages, 6 x 9 1/2. Internal Improvement; Report of the commissioners appointed by the legislature of New York, on the 8th of March, 1814, to provide for the internal improvement of the state. Trial of General Hull, of the United States Army, having been submitted to the President of the United States, for the charges of treason against the United States, cowardice, neglect of duty, and un-officer like conduct all during the War of 1812; Outlines in great detail all of the charges and specifications, etc. (9 pages of content). Unprovoked War. A General Statement Of the several stocks transferred to the United States to the 31st December, 1812, the interest which on which, by the acts of the 8th May, 1792, and the 3d March, 1795, is appropriated for the redemption of the Public Debt. (Includes full page itemized statement). Statement Of the Debt of the United States, on the 1st of January, 1813. Events of the War; Aiding the Enemy, Convention For The Exchange Of Prisoners, Head Quarters, Montreal; Sackett's Harbor; Victory Over The Creek Indians (with battle formation diagram). From the North, Extract of a Letter from General Wilkinson; Naval Action, The Pique, The Essex, The Adams, Blockade of the Chesapeake. Congressional Report. Mary Ann Clarke. The New York Election. Scattered light staining and wear.
Trivia: The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and England from June 1812 to February 1815. One of the casualties of this war was the burning of the White House in Washington, D.C. by British forces on August 24, 1814. |