December 14, 1814
Lake Borgne – With no wind, the British relentlessly close
on the stranded American vessels and the Battle of Lake Borgne results in the
British capturing five gunboats that would prove useful to the Royal Navy in
the shallow sea lake. British casualties amount to seventeen killed,
seventy-seven wounded and forty missing. US casualties include ten killed, with
thirty-five wounded and eighty-six captured, including Lt. Thomas ap Catesby
Jones. A fellow Welshman aboard a British boat offers to take a note to Gen.
Jackson from Jones. Harold Lowe whispers to Jones that he is a double-agent.
Gentilly – Gen. Jackson is resting at the main redoubt in
Gentilly when a horseman arrives. Harold Lowe brings the note: “Sir –
Casualties high. All ships disabled and captured by the enemy. Regretfully, Lt.
Jones.” The Americans are now blind to the actions of the Royal Navy who now
commands all waters in the area. A wagon arrives with wounded US seamen,
including journalist Matthew.
from BATTLE KISS,
Part 2, “The British Invade” www.oneildenoux.net
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