New-Hampshire Patriot, Concord, (New-Hampshire), Tuesday, July 22, 1817; Printed by Isaac Hill, Publisher of the Laws of the United States de Hill, Isaac - 1817

Concord, NH: Isaac Hill, 1817. 35 x 53 cm. This issue is full of reports of the visit of President Monroe to New England. He leaves Boston for Lynn, then Marblehead, where he remains the night. At each place he is met by local military units, including artillery and cavalry, and many brass bands. Lots of speeches, including those of heroes of the past two wars with England. After Salem he proceeds through Ipswich, Newburyport, Amesbury, and then to Portsmouth, NH. Then to Kittery, up to York, Wells, Arundel, Biddeford and Saco, then Scarborough and an overnight at Portland. He visited forts and defenses in all locations. Then down to Biddeford, Berwick, South Berwick, Nottingham, Northwood and Epson....and over to Concord for a visit of three days. Details of Pres. Monroe's stay in Concord. Piece of Satire from Bristol Mercury of May 5: The opinion of the Physicians on the case of John Bull, Gentleman. Bull's condition is impaired--he has no constitution at all. He's just been through a boxing match with a French prize fighter called Little Nappy, and on it goes, gently chiding Great Britain. Report from the Bangor Register of trial of Susep, an Indian of the Penobscot Tribe, accused of murdering Wm. Knight of Bangor. He was defended by John Neptune, also an Indian, but with the ease and confidence of a Cicero. Jury found him guilty of manslaughter, and he was ordered to prison for a year. Newspaper, edges worn and frayed, rag content of paper has preserved it well. Name ""Joseph Low, Esq."" written at top of page one. Fair. . Catalogs: Newspapers/History.