War Of 1812 from Seth Kaller, Inc.

"Indulging no passions which trespass on the rights or the repose of other nations, it has been the true glory of the United States to cultivate peace by observing justice, and to entitle themselves to the respect of the nations at war by fulfilling their neutral obligations with the most scrupulous impartiality." When President Thomas Jefferson followed… Read more about this item

"Mercy! mercy on me. What fellows those Baltimoreans are. After the example of the Alexandrians I thought I had nothing to do but enter the Town and carry off the Booty. And here is nothing but Defeat and Disgrace!!" A masterpiece of design and composition. [WAR OF 1812]. WILLIAM CHARLES. Print. John Bull and the Baltimoreans. Satirical… Read more about this item

"Today is the 'memorable 8th' and the Party in Power chose this as the day to pass in the House the Bill to refund to Genl Jackson the fine imposed on him at New Orleans. I tried hard to get the floor to make a speech upon an amendment I had proposed – which was to pay… Read more about this item

SYLVESTER PATTIE. Document Signed. Promissory Note with Pattie signing as witness. No place, October 20, 1800. 1 p., 7¾ x 2¾ Docketed on the verso and signed by Boyd with his mark. War of 1812 veteran Sylvester Pattie witnessed this promissory note for "John Boyd or order on demand four pound four Shilling for… Read more about this item

"I stand responsible for my own acts only. [Secretary of War John Armstrong] claims credit for the measures which had been taken for defense of this place. Those measures were not proposed by him but the President...." James Monroe, then Secretary of State, led a scouting expedition in August 1814 that revealed the British marching towards the nation's capital.… Read more about this item

In the first fugitive slave law case, which came before his cousin Commissioner Gardiner: "The fugitive was promptly dealt by and restored to his owner in Baltimore. Mr. Gardiner has proven himself to be a faithful public servant, an honest man, and a Patriot. And yet, by a certain class of Editors in New York he… Read more about this item

[WAR OF 1812]. Document Signed. Litchfield County, Conn. Ca. 1813-1815. [docketed "Support of the War 1812"], 1p. On June 1, 1812 the War of 1812 became the first war declared by the United States. New Englanders derisively called it "Mr. Madison's war" and bemoaned its economic impact, especially in coastal areas, where shipping and… Read more about this item