Ein Blick auf das Präsidentenhaus in der Stadt Washington nach dem Flächenbrand vom 24. August 1814 / G. Munger del. ; W. Strickland sculp.

Print shows a view from northeast of the fire-damaged White House, 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.