Subcategory War of 1812 contains 7 item(s).
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Epaphras Hoyt (1765-1850)
c. 1835
1983.504b
This portrait, oil on panel, of Epaphras Hoyt (1765-1850) by an unidentified artist shows the subject in his later years. |
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Copyright Agreement for book entitled "Antiquarian Researches"
Jun 4, 1825
L98.059
As early as 1790, the fledgling United States government had laws protecting authors like Epaphras Hoyt from unauthorized printing and selling of their copyrighted works but these laws were not always strictly enforced. |
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Excerpt of Dr. Joseph Goodhue's Diary
Jan 12, 1812
L99.185
Dr. Joseph Goodhue (1764-1849) recorded John Pettis' alcohol-related death at Fort Constitution, New Hampshire, in 1812. |
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War of 1812 Commemorative Pitcher
c. 1815
MH.F.003
Trade embargoes and then war in 1812 halted commerce between the United States and Great Britain but by 1814, English merchants and manufacturers like the British pottery that produced this pitcher were eager to reopen American markets. |
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Flintlock Musket
1812
1881.045.02
Developed in the 17th century, flintlock muskets remained the most common firearms throughout the 18th century. |
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Cartridge box
1800-1825
1885.01.02
Moses Nelson of Buckland, Massachusetts, used this cartridge box while serving in the army during the War of 1812 (1812-1815). |
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Doctor's certificate for disenrollment of military service for Eratus Clapp
Sep 7, 1813
L01.067
Erastus Clapp (1771-1851) sought a military exemption in the summer of 1813, during the War of 1812. |
