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circa 1828
Bowen, A., fl. 1828
A View of Col. Johnson's engagement with the savages
Wood block of early engagement in the War of 1812 between American troops and Indians commanded by Tecumseh, near the Moravian town, 10/5/1812.
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1813
Jeakes, Joseph, fl. 1812-1813
His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake
Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.
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13 August 1813
Birch, Thomas, 1779-1851
U.S. Frigate Constitution... capturing... Frigate Guerriere
Hand colored engraving
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2 April 1796
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
to Samuel Bayard
Boudinot, director of the United States Mint, transmits Bills of Exchange (not included) to London to pay Bayard for copper imported to the United States. Reports that President George Washington refused to submit papers regarding negotiations with...
GLC03627
23 May 1785
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Burwell Bassett
Mentions that he would have enjoyed seeing him at Richmond if it had been possible. Remarks that an artist, Mr. Pine, was at Mount Vernon and had to wait for him to return to do his historical painting. Comments on the engagement of his nephew...
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