Lot 535
The Columbian Centinel, February 11, 1815, Boston. Published by Benjamin Russell, 4 pp, 19¾ x 14 inches. Page 1 and 2 headlines: "British Army repulsed before New-Orleans" and "Highly Important News. The American Army in Louisiana, Under General Jackson, have deserved well of their country!…"Page 2 contains the official report in a famous letter General Andrew Jackson sent to the Secretary of War regarding the events of the battle, and comparing the British losses with his own. Some light text; bottom edge closely cropped, affecting few words of first page.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Realized $115 |
