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A prominent report headed “BATTLE WITH THE INDIANS” gives contemporary news of the bloody November 7, 1811 battle fought by the U.S. Army under Gen. William Henry Harrison against forces of the “Palawatamie tribe” commanded by “The Prophet,” Tenskwatawa, brother of Tecumseh. The report states that western members regarded “an Indian war as commenced,” praises the conduct of Harrison and the 4th U.S. Regiment, and discusses the destruction of the Prophet\'s town. It notes that an official letter from Governor Harrison follows.
The issue also continues the important diplomatic correspondence between Secretary of State James Monroe and British minister Augustus J. Foster over the British Orders in Council, blockade, neutral American commerce, and non-importation measures. Monroe argues that Britain should cease violating American neutral rights and revoke the Orders in Council. His name appears twice in printed signature form, “(Signed) JAMES MONROE,” beneath two separate pieces of correspondence.
These disputes over neutral commerce and British policy formed part of the rapidly deteriorating Anglo-American relationship immediately preceding the War of 1812.
Another political item headed “Southern President” discusses sectional presidential politics, Federalists, the South, Virginia presidents, and the presidency, while a nearby notice reports that “Mr. Monroe\'s nomination has been confirmed.”
An unusually content-rich December 1811 newspaper combining Tippecanoe and William Henry Harrison, Native American conflict, James Monroe, pre-War-of-1812 diplomacy, and early presidential politics in a single issue.
Condition
Original 1811 newspaper with age toning, scattered spotting, edge wear, creases, small tears and losses, and irregular/worn outer margins as shown. Some heavier wear along the right edge. Text remains substantially readable. Please review photographs for exact condition.
Battle of Tippecanoe, Tippecanoe newspaper, William Henry Harrison, Tecumseh, Tenskwatawa, The Prophet, Indian War, Native American history, James Monroe, War of 1812, Orders in Council, British blockade, neutral rights, non-importation, presidential politics, Southern President, Federalist, Madison era, 1811 newspaper, Windsor Vermont, early American newspaper
