The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815, by G.R. GleigThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.orgTitle: The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815Author: G. R. GleigRelease Date: June 1, 2006 [EBook #18479]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK BRITISH ARMY AT WASHINGTON ***Produced by Geoffrey CowlingThe Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815byRev. G. R. Gleig, M.A.,Chaplain-General to the forces;Author of 'The Subaltern'; 'Story of the Battle of Waterloo';'Life of Lord Clive'; 'Life of Sir Thomas Munro', etc.New Edition 1879ADVERTISEMENT.The following Narrative contains, it is believed, the only connected and authentic account, which has yet been given, ofthe expedition directed against Washington and New Orleans, towards the close of the late American war. It has beencompiled, not from memory alone, but from a journal kept by the author whilst engaged in the enterprise; and as theadventures of each were faithfully noted down as they occurred, and such remarks made upon passing events assuggested themselves to his mind at the moment, the public may rely with confidence upon general correctness of ...