When was it published?

March 3, 1818 in The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Domestic News March 3, 1818

The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Louisiana Population, General Jackson, New Orleans Forces, British Invasion, Late War, Diverse Groups

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

A schedule from General Jackson's biography details the diverse ethnic and national groups comprising the population and forces that defended New Orleans against British invasion during the late war.

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The following schedule exhibits an interesting picture of the population of Louisiana; digested from the Life of General Jackson, lately published, and detailing the various forces which rallied at New-Orleans to oppose the invasion of the British army during the late war:

Americans; English; Scotch; Irish; European, St. Domingo, and native French, whites, mulattoes, blacks; European, South-American, Interior, and West-India Spaniards; Portuguese; Italians; Germans; Free people of colour of all hues; Pirates; Smugglers; and Renegadoes from every country.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Louisiana Population General Jackson New Orleans Forces British Invasion Late War Diverse Groups

What entities or persons were involved?

General Jackson

Where did it happen?

New Orleans, Louisiana

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Orleans, Louisiana

Event Date

During The Late War

Key Persons

General Jackson

Event Details

Schedule of population of Louisiana detailing various forces that rallied at New-Orleans to oppose British invasion, including Americans, English, Scotch, Irish, European, St. Domingo, and native French (whites, mulattoes, blacks), European, South-American, Interior, and West-India Spaniards, Portuguese, Italians, Germans, free people of colour, pirates, smugglers, and renegadoes from every country, digested from the Life of General Jackson lately published.