January 16, 1815
Fort St. Philip, downriver from New Orleans – British
Captain McGovern reports to Admiral Cochrane that the attacks on Fort St.
Philip have failed to produce the desired effect. They have fired 3,281, two-thirds
of their ammunition and damage to the fort is slight. The fort is constantly
re-supplied. US Major Overton is having his own troubles. All day and they are
finally able to wrestle the land mortars into positions sheltered from British
fire and able to fire on the enemy.
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