Monday, November 25, 2013

Jamaica from VOYAGER OF THE SEAS cruise ship in 2012

November 25, 1814

Negril Bay, Jamaica – With no word on the arrival of Gen. Pakenham, Admiral Cochrane talks Gen. Keane into leaving immediately for New Orleans. If they move quickly, they just might get to the city before the Americans are ready. Keane is leery but gives way to the senior officer to take control of the invasion, although the admiral has no experience in land warfare
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Heralds of Gen. Jackson are already assembling the city’s defenses. Capt. Carmenbray, engineering officer with the 7th US Infantry Regiment, is a most serious, determined officer. He meets vivacious Elizabeta Toledo and starts a torrid romance. War raises passions easily.

from BATTLE KISS, Part 1, “The Redcoats are Coming” www.oneildenoux.net

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