Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Columbian centinel. [No. 2965 (September 5, 1812)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08725.01 Author/Creator: Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 1812/09/05 Pagination: 4 p. ; 52 x 36.6 cm. Order a Copy
Contains news near the beginning of the War of 1812. Notable reports on Napoleon's invasion of Russia and other foreign news. Also reports on the American surrender at Fort Detroit by General William Hull in August 1812, editorializes against President Madison's war policy (see "The Prospect Before Us"), and prints other news items pertaining to the war. Contains many advertisements.
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