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War of 1812 Handwritten Manuscript. War of 1812 Handwritten Manuscript.

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War of 1812 Handwritten Manuscript. War of 1812 Handwritten Manuscript.
<B>War of 1812 Handwritten Manuscript.</B></I> 7" x 11", one page, handwritten manuscript of the events concerning the establishment of a Liberty Pole. The manuscript is unsigned and undated. It reads in part, "<I>The following lines occasioned by the erecting a Liberty Pole near New Chester Meeting House- While we view the modern Liberty Pole it excites sensations which we can't control of ambitious measures, much disputed here and there. Which occasioned <B>War</B></I> in this western hemisphere. But let no material points now be here contended, seeing as we unite to celebrate all hostilities ended.</B></I>" It is a very touching and sentimental speech. The handwriting is very beautiful. <BR><BR> The condition of the manuscript is fine; usual folds are present; paper has become yellow and brittle from acid degradation; several areas of foxing near the upper edge.