The over all status of Louisianas' Creoles, Free Negroes and Persons of Color prior to the Battle of New Orleans was the admiration and envy of the general Creole Population ofthe
New World

. Under Spanish Rule the Creoles and Free Negroes were an integral part of the Colonial Militia whose peace time duties were the patrolling of the streets of New Orleans after dark..., Though many years earlier they had been used by then Governor "Claiborne during the Chickasaw Wars and other engagements ....

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Prior to The Battle of New Orleans, the native Creoles and Free Men of Color had experienced varing degrees of military service for nearly a 100 years On September 24, 1814 General once again called upon The Creole Soldiers

...Jackson issued two Proclamations...One to the Whites and the other to the free Men of Color...He Called upon Them as "Sons of Freedom" to defend our most inestimable blessed freedom" "as Americans",...that the United States did not want them to engage in her cause without ample renumeration, Therefore in eloquent ringing words the proclamation promised..

."To every noble hearted ,generous Freeman...Men of Color, who volunteers to serve only during the war, the same bounty in money and lands now received by the White soldiers of the United States, one hundred twenty four dollars in money and one hundred and sixtyacres of land......

.."Commisioned officers were to be White; non commisioned officers, Men of Color... As a distinct, independent battalion or Regiment persuing the path of glory, you will undivided, recveive the applause and gratitude of you countrymen"

(We all know that that" Promise" was never kept and they turned out to be Empty words) ,However,the Creoles of Color fought bravely along side all who took up arms in defense of America....The Indians, the Pirates, The Tennessee riflemen and the whole spectrum of nationalities who together help Preserve The independence of the United States...