Newspaper Article/Clipping
Burning of Washington, D.C., Newspaper Coverage
| Newspaper article on the "Capture and Destruction of the Capital" relating information on the burning of Washington, D.C. on August 24, 1814. The city was burned by British troops after their victory at the Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812. |
| Image ID: | 91933 |
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| Creation Date: | 08 27 1814 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Philadelphia |
| County: | |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Collection Name: | United States' gazette for the country |
| Genre: | Newspaper Article/Clipping |
| Original Format Type: | manuscript |
| Original Format Number: | Aug 27, 1814 |
| Original Dimensions: | 13 x 5.25 inches |
| Capitol buildings |
| Fires |
| Newspapers |
| War of 1812 (United States : 1812-1815) |
| Americana |
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