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Hosmer, Charles (1785?-1871) Connecticut mirror. [Vol. II, no. 37 (March 18, 1811)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08769 Author/Creator: Hosmer, Charles (1785?-1871) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Newspaper Date: 18 March 1811 Pagination: 4 p. ; 51 x 32 cm. Order a Copy

Prints acts relating to international commerce between the United States, Britain and France. Also prints President James Madison's proclamation effectively ending the embargo, in accordance with Macon's Bill, which had been passed in 1810. Contains an address by Timothy Pickering to the people of the United States and a proclamation by Connecticut Governor John Treadwell. Features news from Europe as well as many announcements and advertisements.

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Hosmer, Charles, 1785-1871
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Treadwell, John White, 1785-1857

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