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A Tribute to defenders of New Orleans
Josephine Favrot praises the Tennessee militia and the women of Louisiana for their bravery.
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Instructions For the Private Armed Vessels of the United States
James Monroe’s plan for private vessels during the war of 1812.
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Cartel for the Exchange of Prisoners of War
While the November 1812, provisional agreement on exchange of prisoners did not pass through the US government, this agreement did hold and prisoners...
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Provisional Agreement for the Exchange of Prisoners
This agreement did not go into effect due to objections by the U.S. government.
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Letter Discussing the Treaty of Ghent and the End of the War
Letter from Benjamin Hawkins to Georgia Governor Peter Early
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Corner Laying Ceremony for the Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
Oration delivered by Hon. Rufus P. Spalding during the corner laying ceremony for Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. This memorial...
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Chase Clough Details the 1814 Niagara Campaign to His Wife
The Niagra Campaign was the American 1813-1814 infiltration of Canada on the Niagra peninsula after the British captured Fort Niagra on December 19...
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James Madison's 1814 State of the Union Address
One month after the burning of Washington, D.C. by British troops, Madison reassures Congress that America could win the war. His prediction came true...
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James Madison's 1813 State of the Union Address
James Madison was inaugurated on March 4, 1813, for his second term as President. During his campaign, he narrowly defeating anti-war Democratic...
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British Secretary of the Admiralty John W. Croker’ letter to Admiral John Borlase Warren Detailing British Naval Supremacy and Tactics During the War of 1812
After the defeat of HMS Guerriere on August 19, 1812, and the HMS Java on December 29, 1812, British Secretary of Admiralty John W. Corker reassures...
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U.S. Secretary of the Navy’s General Order on Curbing Rampant Smuggling to the Enemy
Smuggling was common throughout the War of 1812 and, even with military intervention, continued throughout the duration of the war. The palpable and...