Capitol after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814

A view of the Capitol after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814
Title: A view of the Capitol after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 / G. Munger del. ; W. Strickland sculp.
Creator(s): Strickland, William, 1787-1854, engraver
Related Names:
Munger, George, 1781-1825 , artist
Date Created/Published: [1814]
Summary: Print shows a view from southeast of fire-damaged U.S. Capitol building, a result of the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, British general Robert Ross led his troops into Washington with strict orders to burn only public buildings. On August 25, a tornado blew through the city, bringing torrential rains that quelled both fires and British desire to pursue further action in Washington.
Notes:
Title from item.
Copyright secured.
Reference copy filed in LOT 4386-6D Fires & disasters.
Subjects:
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)--1810-1820.
United States--History--War of 1812--Destruction & pillage--British--Washington (D.C.)
Aquatints--Hand-colored--1810-1820.
Bookmark /2006692267/
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