Lot 21
After William Edward West, "Battle of New Orleans and Death of General Packenham on the 8th of January, 1815", Philadelphia: J Yeager, 1816, copper engraving by J. Yaeger, printed by Y. Saurman, plate 15 7/8 in. x 20 5/8 in., sheet 17 3/4 in. x 22 1/2 in., attractively framed.
Note: The Battle of New Orleans is rather unique since unbeknownst to the combatants, the Treaty of Ghent had been signed on 24 December 1814 and the war was officially over. It did however have immense importance for the American people. The most significant military action in the war prior to Jackson's victory had been the taking of Washington and burning of the White House by the British. This was seen as humiliating proof of British superiority, so the unequivocal victory near New Orleans was a great morale booster. Without it, the War of 1812 would have been merely settled. With it, the United States of America could declare victory.
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