Jackson's Report on Battle Defeat of Enemy Forces
General Andrew Jackson reports that on January 7 1814 enemy forces crossed the canal and launched an assault on his lines. He notes heavy bombardment and brave defense by his troops including Gen Carroll and Gen Coffe, with about 1500 enemy killed or captured and 500 taken prisoner. An unfortunate crossing by Kentucky reinforcements altered the battle’s course, necessitating a suspension of hostilities to bury the dead and tend the wounded. Jackson asserts confidence in his army's future resistance and thanks the Secretary of War for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Morganith
Orleans
Louisiana
Commodore Patterson
Carroll
Coffe
Thei Field
Morgan
Msz
Lambert
da-Hay
Andrew Jackson
Aoa Bekootee
Calltaa
E Keine
Gibbs
Col
Raney
Washi Ronee
Jackson
Fort St. Philip
P. S
Report on the Battle of New Orleans Casualties
An 1815 dispatch from A. P. Wayne reports the Battle of New Orleans losses on December 31, 1814, near Larongi Plantations seven miles below New Orleans. It lists 100 killed on the field, 200 wounded, and 1 major, 2 lieutenants, 1 midshipman, and 66 other officers and privates captured, totaling 400. Andrew Jackson commanded the Army of the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larongi’s
N. Orleans
Report on killed wounded and prisoners at McCardie plantation
Major Gen. A P Hayne reports the battle at McCardie’s plantation on the Mississippi below New Orleans on January 8 1815. Killed 1700 wounded 1400 prisoners 483 non commissioned officers and others—total 2600. Signed Andrew Jackson commanding the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacRardie’s
Mississippi
N. Orleans
T A A. P. Hayne
Private Letters Report a Glo rious Battle Near New Orleans
Private letters from New Orleans describe a January 8 battle where American forces repelled a major assault. The enemy suffered heavy casualties with over five hundred killed and seven hundred wounded, while three hundred prisoners and many were captured, reflecting a costly engagement near the Gulf.
Account of British assault at New Orleans 1815
A 1815 New Orleans letter reports heavy British losses after a failed assault on American entrenchments. It cites 1500 British killed wounded or prisoners, names generals Pakenham Keane and Cit, and notes a truce to bury dead with British men moved within a third of a mile of American lines. The adjutant general and Admiral Cochrane are referenced in casualty context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakenham
Keane
Cit
Battle Echoes From Louisiana Frontline Fighting
A veteran account describes brutal close combat near Orleans with British forces led by General Lambert and Jackson's militia. Describes heavy casualties, valor of Tennessee riflemen, and a controversial militia retreat that marred the defense. Fort St Philip and Plaquemine are referenced with bombardments and possible retreats by the enemy fleet.
Letter From Major J Ried on Battle Courage and Expectations
Extract from a letter to Mrs. Ried recounts officers killed the night before the attack and prisoners’ views. It notes 50 000 men could not drive the Union from its position, praising the army’s steadiness and the Tennessee troops as unexpectedly brave and calm under fire. The correspondent remarks the Christian army did not panic, unlike others, and lauds June ver’s received conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Fei
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fon’s Official
Cojty
Baul
The
New Ovienny
A. P. Wayne
Army of the
New-Orléans
Army of the Mississippi
Ecuemy
New-Orleans
Tennessee
Coffee
Raigey
Plaquemine
Orlans
Columbia
Tenn
J. Ried
Jacksons
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!