The Naval History of the United States. Volume 1
Chapter 33
Desultory Hostilities on the Ocean. -- Attack Upon Fort Bowyer. -- Lafitte the Pirate. -- British Expedition against New Orleans. -- Battle of the Rigolets. -- Attack on New Orleans, and Defeat of the British. -- Work of the Blue-jackets. -- Capture of the Frigate "President." -- The "Constitution" takes The "Cyane" and "Levant." -- The "Hornet" takes the "Penguin." -- End of the War.