London Gazette, 1812

The London Gazette, originally called The Oxford Gazette, was first published in 1665, making it the world's oldest continuously published newspaper. This government paper, which contains official dispatches of Great Britain during peace time and war, provides a mix of State intelligence, government notices and trade/business news. Articles also discussed anything from naval operations, royal appointments, state visits, to military reports from Generals. The paper was and still is said to be published "with Authority". This issue was printed by Robert George Clarke, Cannon-Row, Parliament-Street.

Photograph - Agnes Ethelwyn Wetherald, 1872.

Photograph of Ethelwyn Wetherald at age 15 in the year 1872. The same year her youngest sibling, Herbert, was born.

Photograph - Mrs. John Denton Sr.

A Photograph of Mrs. John Denton Sr. of Port Dalhusie taken by photographer G. F. Maitland of St. Catharines, Ontario.

Residence of John B. Bowslaugh, Esq. - Vignette

A vignette of the residence of John B. Bowslaugh, Esq., Grimsby.

Residence of Col John Schofield 3rd Bat, Welland Militia - Vignette

A vignette of the residence of Col. John Schofield, 3rd Bat, Welland Militia. Centre, Vale, Farm, Lot 14, Pelham.

Residence of John McDonagh, Esq. - Vignette

A vignette of the residence of John McDonagh, Esq., Lumber Merchant, Thorold.

St. John's Woolen Factory, Foundry - Vignette

A vignette of St. John's Woollen Factory, Foundry, R. Collins & Sons Prop'rs.

National Intelligencer, 10 November 1812 (vol. 13, no. 1895) - Newspaper

The Intelligencer was an American newspaper that was established in Washington by Samuel Harrison Smith, a young Jeffersonian-Republican from Philadelphia. The paper was a supporter of the Jefferson and Madison administrations until 1810 when it was sold to Joseph Gales Jr. from North Carolina. In 1812 William Seaton joined Gales as a publishing partner. The paper made significant contributions to the nation and wielded considerable influence in political circles during its publication

The Weekly Messenger, 26 June 1812 (vol. 1, no.36) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. Issue for June 26, 1812 includes a proclamation issued by President James Madison confirming the Congress declaration of war against Great Britain.

Columbian Centinel, 27 June 1812 (no. 2945) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. Issue for June 27, 1812 includes "A proclamation" issued by President James Madison confirming the declaration of war against Great Britain and other War of 1812 reports.

The Independent Chronicle, 22 October 1812 (no. 3280) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. Issue for Oct. 22, 1812 includes a Proclamation issued by the President of the United States offering a full pardon to ...a number of individuals who have deserted from the Army... signed in type: James Madison. Has three other acts each signed in type by Madison. Some minor war reports on pg. 2.

New Hampshire Patriot, 30 June 1812 (Supplement) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. Supplement dated June 30, 1812 is a single-sided broadside titled "Supplement to the New-Hampshire Patriot". This broadside contains a complete printing of "The Manifesto", a resolution of the Committee of Foreign Relations of the United States recommending war with Britain.

Thomas's Massachusetts spy, or, Worcester Gazette, 1 March 1815 (vol. 44, no. 2186) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. Issue for Mar. 1, 1815: The front page of this issue has the: "TREATY Of Peace And Amity, Between his Britannick Majesty and the United States of America." Hereafter, and concluding on pg. 2, are the eleven articles of the treaty, signed in type: John Q. Adams, James A. Bayard, Henry Clay, Albert Gallatin, and several others. Page 2 also has the message from the President that he forwarded a copy of the treaty to Congress, signed in type: James Madison.

Alexandria Daily Gazette, 9 September 1812 (vol. 12, no. 3744) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published in 1812 with articles about the War of 1812. Issue for Sept. 9, 1812 includes a proclamation by Major General Isaac Brock.

Boston Gazette, 12 July 1813 (vol. 39, no. 6) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. Issue for July 12, 1813 includes news from the War of 1812 at Sackets Harbour, Albany, and Fort George (relating to the Battle of Beaver Dams)