Established June 27, 1812, this weekly newspaper was published by Samuel Woodworth & Co. in New York, N.Y., and contained chiefly War of 1812 news.

Recent Submissions

  • The War, 25 January (vol. 2, no.84)

    2014-09-18
    Contains a brief update on the Niagara Frontier describing the destruction in Black Rock and Buffalo after the British invaded and destroyed many of the buildings with fire.
  • The War, 4 January 1814 (vol. 2, no.81)

    2014-09-18
    Contains several accounts of the British burning Lewiston, and their attack on Fort Niagara [following the burning of Newark by the Americans]. The accounts include a letter from Gen. Tompkins to the Secretary of War; a letter from Brig. Gen. Timothy Hawkins of the New York militia to Daniel Tompkins, Commander-in-Chief; an anonymous account; and a notice to the inhabitants of Niagara, Genesee, and Chatauque by Geo. McClure, Brig. Gen., commanding officer, Niagara Frontier. The accounts are dated between December 18-24, 1813.
  • The War, 9 August 1814 (vol. 3, no.112)

    2014-09-17
    Contains a lengthy account of the Battle of Chippewa [Chippawa], including a description of the action in a letter written by W. Scott, Gen. 1st Brigade, dated July 15, 1814; a description of the action in a letter by J. Hindman, Maj. Com. Batt. Artillery; and the British official account in a general order by Edward Baynes, Adjt. Gen., dated July 13, 1814. Also includes an account of the Battle of Bridgewater (Battle of Lundy’s Lane), which took place on the 25th [of July].
  • The War, 22 February 1814 (vol. 2, no.88)

    2014-09-17
    Contains a brief account of the British attack on Black Rock and Buffalo by J.A. Barker and Lieut. Jesse Warner, who escaped from the British and crossed the Niagara River to the safety of an American camp. (p. 147)
  • The War, 15 February 1814 (vol. 2, no. 87)

    2014-09-17
    Contains letters from Maj. Gen. A. Hall to the Governor of the State of New York about the recent events on the Niagara Frontier, including the British capture of Fort Niagara, and the burning of Lewiston, Black Rock and Buffalo. The letters are dated from January 6-January 14, 1814.
  • The War, 30 November 1813 (vol. 2, no.76)

    2014-09-11
    Mentions Gen. Harrison’s arrival in New York, and his confirmation of the report of Tecumseh’s death.
  • The War, 7 September 1813 (vol. 2, no.64)

    2014-09-11
    Contains a brief article on an attack on the pickets at Fort George, consisting of a copy of a letter from Brig. Gen. Boyd to the Secretary of War, dated Aug. 24.
  • The War, 1 June 1813 (vol. 1, no.50)

    2014-09-11
    Contains an article under the heading “Interesting Particulars”, describing the treatment of American prisoners taken during the late engagement at the [Maumee River] Rapids. It is noted that “the prisoners were taken to the old fort…Having been left in the fort under a small guard, the Indians broke in upon them and killed a number. Two of the English soldiers were killed by the Indians in attempting to defend them; Tecumseh and col. Elliot soon came to their relief and put an end to the massacre. Tecumseh, in particular, was much enraged at the conduct of the Indians”.
  • The War, 19 December 1812 (vol. 1, no.26)

    2014-09-11
    Contains General Smyth’s account of the Battle of Frenchman’s Creek (also known as the Affair opposite Black Rock), dated 3 December 1812.
  • The War, 2 November 1813 (vol. 2, no.72)

    2014-09-11
    Contains a brief entry under the headline “Latest from Our Armies”, noting that “Tecumseh, the celebrated Indian warrior, was found among the dead of Proctor’s army”.
  • The War, 6 July 1813, (vol. 2, no.55)

    2014-09-11
    Contains a brief mention of the Battle of Beaver Dams, under the heading “Bad News from Canada”. It is reported that “Sunday’s steam-boat brought a report of another disaster to our army in Canada, a detachment of which, about 900 men, have been defeated, and nearly all taken prisoners. The action was fought at Beaver Dam, about 7 miles from Queenstown. The particulars are not yet received”.

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