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Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Pakenham

This hand-colored engraving, made in Philadelphia in 1816, depicts the Battle of New Orleans from behind the British lines. The officers pray and weep for their commander, Maj. Gen. Pakenham, who received a fatal wound in the battle.

Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Pakenham

Courtesy of Louisiana State Museum

Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Pakenham. Unidentified

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Courtesy of Louisiana State Museum
Collection Paintings from the Louisiana State Museum
Date 1815
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