TRW on dome top lid, brass tack embellishments on edges, sides and lid, old iron hinges, lock and handles, old newspaper lined on underside of lid, sides and bottom, dated 1812, includes articles on "Hero of Erie Commodore Perry's Grandfather's Death" and Commodore Perry's letter to the Secretary of the Navy dated 1813, several references to ships and their cargo, many other references including Major General Harrison's letter to the War Department announcing the Capture of Malden, lots of readable articles, 12" W x 26" H x 11 1/2" D

Hardware hinges secured with non-period screws, few missing tacks, worm surface damage on some areas, newspaper bug damage