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The War of 1812 was a conflict fought between the United States and the United Kingdom, with their respective allies, from June 1812 to February 1815. Historian in Britain often see it as a minor theatre of the Napoleonic Wars; historians in the United States and Canada see it as a war in its own right

From the outbreak of war with Napoleonic France, Britain has enforced a naval blockade to choke off neutral trade to France, which the US contested as illegal under international law. To man the blockade, Britain pressed American merchant sailors into the Royal Navy. American sentiment grew increasingly hostile toward Britain due to incidents such as the Chesapeake – Leopard affair, which happened five years before the war. The British were in turn outraged by the Little Belt affair in 1811, in which 11 British sailors died. Brittain supplied arms to American Indians who raided Americans settles on the frontier, hindering American expansion and provoking resentment. Historians debate whether the desire to annex some or all of British North America (Canada) contributed to the American decision to go to war. However, the Western interest was in expansion into American territories such as Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, where they were threatened by Indians supported by the British. On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed into law the American declaration of war, after heavy pressure from the War Hawks in Congress.

Here is a War of 1812 Broadside that we sold:

War of 1812 Peace Treaty Broadside Issued by the “New-York Evening Post” — Signed in Print by President James Madison

Broadside headed “New-York Evening Post Extra” published 19 February 1815 at “6 O’clock, P.M.” announcing the Ratified Treaty of Peace, ending the War of 1812. The entire treaty, included in a presidential proclamation signed in type by James Madison as President and James Monroe as Acting Secretary of State, is printed on this broadside. Single page measures 9″ x 20.5″. Uneven edges, light creasing and folds. Foxing mostly in the upper left portion exposed to light when it was folded. Very good condition. Sold for $1,800.

FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your War of 1812 broadside that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).