Battle of New Orleans and death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815

Hand colored engraving by Yeager after West. 'Print shows the Battle of New Orleans from the British perspective, as British forces advance upon the earthworks or barricades from which the American forces, under the command of Andrew Jackson, repel the attack. Includes a remarque printed at bottom center that shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of Andrew Jackson, facing slightly left, with American flags and various weapons. Prominent figures are identified by number within the print, however, there is no corresponding key. In this print, Major General Lambert (no. 3) is depicted holding the cloth or handkerchief that obscures his face' - Library of Congress, Hand colored engraving by Yeager after West. 'Print shows the Battle of New Orleans from the British perspective, as British forces advance upon the earthworks or barricades from which the American forces, under the command of Andrew Jackson, repel the attack. Includes a remarque printed at bottom center that shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of Andrew Jackson, facing slightly left, with American flags and various weapons. Prominent figures are identified by number within the print, however, there is no corresponding key. In this print, Major General Lambert (no. 3) is depicted holding the cloth or handkerchief that obscures his face' - Library of Congress, Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; slightly worn. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1943.
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