Courtesy of Ruth McInnis, an individual partner
Description
The Columbian Centinel on July 4 1812 reported a "Very Civil War" detailing and dispelling rumors about military actions in Eastport. "Immediately after the news of war was received a town meeting was held at Eastport, at which it was voted to keep themselves armed, but not to engage on hostilities until further orders or advices;--and the inhabitants (particularly the females and children) were quitting the place."
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- Title: "Very Civil War" details rumors and exodus of citizens, Eastport, 1812
- Creation Date: 1812-07-04
- Subject Date: 1812
- Location: Eastport, Washington County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Object Type: Text
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