Archive Record
Metadata
Title |
Green Mountain Farmer August 12, 1812 publ. by Haswell |
Object Name |
Newspaper |
Creator |
Haswell, William |
Dates of Creation |
August 12, 1812 |
Scope & Content |
Copy of Green Mountain Farmer, August 12, 1812 volume four number eight printed by William Haswell. Lists various acts enacted by Congress, a War Department declaration and Vermont legal notices as well as news. The latter is mainly concerned with the war against Canada and Republican politics. Also included is the Republican ticket for state offices including Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Of note is a proclamation by Brigadier General and Commander of the North Western army of the United States, William Hull to the citizens of Canada telling them his invasion force is not meant to make enemies but to find them. As such he hopes to be welcomed as a friend. |
Administrative/Biographical History |
The Green Mountain Farmer was the successor to the Vermont Gazette and published in Bennington Vermont. |
Related People |
Haswell, William (1790-1854) Galusha, Jonas Brigham, Paul Robinson, David Jr. (1777-1858) Wright, Charles |
Search Terms |
United States--History--War of 1812. |
Credit line |
Museum Purchase |
Catalog Number |
1981.4.3 |
Parent Object ID |
ARC8 |