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Battle of New Orleans
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Engraving of the Battle of New Orleans by Hall after W. Momberger. The Battle took place in January 1815 at the end of the War of 1812. American Forces were led by Major General Andrew Jackson.
circa 1810 -- 1819
Hall, Henry Bryan, 1808-1884
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WHi 91712
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