WAR OF 1812 BOSTON NEW LONDON INDIANS INSURANCE ANTIQUE

Newspapers of this period are all far scarcer than Civil War era papers. The news items, in typical period fashion, consist of letters from observers, official government documents, and items freely copied from other newspapers with which the editor "exchanged". In this era of horseback post riders and sailing vessels, all but the local news was usually weeks or months old before it appeared in print. Excellent coverage of this bitter time of political unrest and military defeat.

News accounts of the struggle with England highlight this full sized newspaper, which also contains statements of the anti-war faction and provocative political analyses. New England was under a tight British naval blockade throughout most of the war (a factor which turned locals bitterly against what they deemed "Mr. Madison's War") so these issues were printed on a coarse rag/cotton paper so they are not at all brittle.

This issue is 4 pages, and contains a wealth of information and commentary on the War of 1812 some of which are shown in the pictures included. Also contained in this issue is a plethora of interesting local, State and National news and unique ads, along with stories, and opinions that bring past attitudes, values, and beliefs back to life in a way that no other medium can duplicate.

An excellent opportunity for the historian, researcher or collector! Contact me if you are interested in a wholesale price on 10 issues or more of this title.

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