War of 1812
“War of 1812” Era U.S. Army Recruitment Pamphlet And Signed In Print By James Monroe
War of 1812, Printed Pamphlet Signed In Print by James Monroe, entitled, “Letter From The Secretary of War, Transmitting A Statement Of The Men Who Have Been Recruited For The Army Of United States, During The Present War,” Very Fine.
This important and historic War of 1812 document is dated November 10, 1814. It was printed by order of the United States Senate, by Roger Chew Weightman, at Washington City, measuring 13” x 8” and includes two large and impressive, fold-out charts. The title page is followed by a letter from James Monroe regarding a statement he is enclosing on “the number of men who have been recruited in the army of the United States, during the present year...” The statement which follows from John R. Bell, the inspector general begins, “The deranged state of the papers of this office, by the late removals...” referring to the burning of Washington by the British just over two months earlier.

There are two Fold-Out Documents that follow. One being a, “Return of the whole number of recruits enlisted... from February to September (1814),”18.25” x 22.5”, and the other being, “An estimate of the apportionment of eighty thousand militia amongst the several states and territories,” 13” x 15.75”. The pamphlet is slightly aged as expected, some light offset which does not affect its clarity and legibility. A remarkable, military report and insight into the Army recruitment during the War of 1812. The first we have seen. Extremely Rare.