(WAR OF 1812) The Late Conflict or Familiar Lines of the

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(WAR OF 1812.) The Late Conflict, or Familiar Lines . . . of the Late War between the United States of America and Great Britain. Letterpress broadside, 18 x 11 inches; worn at folds with slight loss, laid down on paper, uncut. (MRS) Np, circa 1815

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A patriotic poem in 42 stanzas issued at the close of the War of 1812, in honor of "the happy return of peace." "View our brave soldiers in the West / with gallant Jackson at their head / Their noble efforts have been blest / They have to victory been led." Only one copy in OCLC (a "mutilated" example at the American Antiquarian Society), and none found at auction. Provenance: sold by M&S Rare Books from their 1984 catalogue to the consignor.