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This book, written by George Robert Gleig, gives a first hand experience of what the war was like from the point of view of a British Officer. In particular, the burning of Washington.

A proclamation made after the War of 1812, given by James Madison. In which, he demands for new building standards, most likely to prevent future fires.

Print shows fire damage to the White House after burning by the British during the war of 1812. This painting shows the White House as it was initially rebuilt following its destruction, and offers insight on how it appeared shortly after the war.