December 21, 1814

Villére Plantation – About ten miles south of the city, Maj. Gabriel Villére commands a platoon of Louisiana militiamen who are confident they will not be engaged in hostilities as the British will surely attack via Gentilly. Lt. Renard Bachot is sent to the other plantations to assure any owners still there that their property will be protected when they evacuate. A detachment is sent to Fisherman’s Village at Lake Borgne in the unlikely event the enemy will come through the swamp.

from BATTLE KISS, Part 2, “The British Invade” www.oneildenoux.net