e to have sunk their vessels had they attempted to
run by.

Giving the proper weight to all these considerations, I (p. 242)
believe you will not think me too sanguine in the belief that
Louisiana is now clear of its enemy. I hope, however, I need not
assure you, that wherever I command, such a belief shall never
occasion any relaxation in the measures for resistance. I am but
too sensible that the moment when the enemy is opposing us, is
not the most proper to provide for them.

I have the honour to be, etc.,
Andrew JACKSON.

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_General Jackson's Farewell Address to his Army._

New Orleans, March, 1815.

The major-general is at length enabled to perform the pleasing
task of restoring to Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, and the
territory of the Mississippi, the brave troops who have acted
such a distinguished part in the war which has just terminated.
In restoring these brave men to their homes, much exertion is
expected of, and great responsibility imposed on, the commanding
officers of the different corps. It is required of Major-Generals
Carroll and Thomas, and Brigadier-General Coffee, to march their
commands, without unnecessary delay, to their respective states.
The troops from the Mississippi territory and state of Louisiana,
both militia and volunteers, will be immediately mustered out of
service, paid, and discharged.

The major-general has the satisfaction of announcing the
approbation of the President of the United States to the conduct
of the troops under his command, expressed, in flattering terms,
through the honourable Secretary of War.

In parting with those brave men, whose destinies have been so
long united with his own, and in whose labours and glories it is
his happiness and his boast to have participated, the commanding
general can neither suppress his feelings, nor give utterance to
them as he ought. In what terms can he bestow suitable praise on
merit so extraordinary, so unparalleled? Let him, in one burst of
joy, gratitude, and exultation, exclaim, "These are the saviours
of their country; these the patriot soldiers, who triumphed over
the invincibles of Wellington, and conquered the conqueror