Official Letters of the Military and Naval officers of the United States, during the War with Great Britain in the years 1812, 13, 14, & 15. With some additional letters and documents elucidating the history of that period. Collected and arranged by J. BrannanWay & Gideon, 1823 - 510 pages |
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