History - A Pirate, a Marshal, and the
Battle of New Orleans
Through political savvy and gutsy intelligence gathering, the fourth
U.S. marshal for the Territory of Orleans, Peter LeBreton Duplessis,
played an important role in the defense and development of a still young
United States.
The Battle of New Orleans, pitting the Americans against the invading
British forces on Jan. 8, 1815, was awash in subplots and celebrated
historical figures, including the territorial governor’s feud with famed
pirate Jean Lafitte. And it was Marshal Duplessis who played an
important — albeit little known — role in helping General Andrew Jackson
not only save the city but also save his reputation many years later.
Governor William C.C. Claiborne
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