THE WAR, New York, October 10, 1812  This is an interesting and somewhat short-lived newspaper which came into existence for the expressed purpose of reporting news from the War of 1812.  When the war ended so did this newspaper.

The front page has several "Copies of Letters" from Captain Porter of the frigate Essex, being 3 of such & each signed by him in type: D. Porter, all containing nice naval reports from the War of 1812 (see photos for portions).  Pg. 2 has a "List of the General Officers of the United States Army" including major generals, brigadier generals, and others. Elsewhere in this issues are items headed: "From Cape Vincent" "Appointments in th Navy of the United States" "Naval & marine Memoranda Arrived" and a letter from Savannah, and "Military Movements" and "Latest from England".

Virtually the entire back page is taken up with a lengthy & detailed letter: "Defence of Fort Harrison--Letter from Capt. Z. Taylor, commanding Fort Harrison, Indiana territory, to Gen. Harrison" signed by him in type:  Z. Taylor. This is followed by further text concerning events in the Fort Harrison vicinity.

Complete in 4 pages & measuring about 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches. This issue has some staining with a few minor margin tears, otherwise in good condition.