VILLERE'S PLANTATION
\vˈɪləz plantˈe͡ɪʃən], \vˈɪləz plantˈeɪʃən], \v_ˈɪ_l_ə_z p_l_a_n_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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(Near New Orleans). The British, when moving upon New Orleans, encamped here. December 23, 1814, General Jackson made a night attack by land and river. After severe fighting the Americans withdrew. Their loss in all was 213 men; the British lost about 400.
By John Franklin Jameson
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].