Resolution of the New York assembly regarding the defense of New Orleans, 4-7 April 1815

Resolution of the New York assembly regarding the defense of New Orleans, 4-7 April 1815

Resolved, unanimously, (if the honorable the Senate concur herein) as the sense of this Legislature, that major-general Andrew Jackson, and the gallant officers and soldiers under his command, for their noble defence of New-Orleans, especially in the ever memorable conflict of the eighth of January last, do eminently deserve the unanimous applause of their country. 

Resolved, unanimously, (if the honorable the Senate concur herein) that the thanks of this Legislature be and they are hereby presented to major-general Jackson, and the brave officers and soldiers under his command, for their heroic and glorious achievements.

Resolved, unanimously, (if the honorable the Senate concur herein) that the thanks of this Legislature be and they are hereby presented to commodore Daniel T. Patterson, and the officers, seamen and marines under his command, for their gallant and skilful co-operation in repelling the invasion of that important portion of our territory.

Resolved, unanimously, (if the honorable the Senate concur herein) that these resolutions be signed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Assembly: That his Excellency the Governor be and he is hereby requested to transmit a copy of the same to major-general Jackson and commodore Patterson, who are also hereby requested to communicate to their brave associates in arms, the grateful Sense which this Legislature entertain of their signal services, in such manner as they may seem consonant with the occasion. 

Thereupon,

Resolved, unanimously, That the Senate do concur with the honorable the Assembly in their preceding resolutions.

Ordered, That the clerk deliver a copy of the preceding resolution of concurrence to the honorable the Assembly.

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