pyratequeen Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 This year is the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. It would be interesting to know how this affected the pirates of the area (Jean Lafitte and his gang), and what influence they had on the French, Spanish, and American government before the Battle of New Orleans. I do know that the Americans tried to have Lafitte arrested several times, succeeding once, before the Battle. His crimes were forgiven after he and his band of pirates assisted in that victory against the English. Speak up if you know anything of this subject (and even if you don't) Pyrate Queen Jannet nyk Donnachie The Pyrate Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Royaliste Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Confused, how what affected them. The Anniversary? The Purchase? What? Life was good for them before the British arrived, as both Brits and U.S. wanted favors. Brits offered more Jean and Pierre wanted U.S, loyalty. U.S. rather harsh. Not in contention is the fact that without Lafitte's cannoneers, we'd be doing tea,not coffee, as some of the Baratarians were with Napoleon as gunners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyratequeen Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 How did the Purchase affect them? What was life for the pirates in Louisiana like before Claiborne took office? He was adamant about wiping them off of the Louisiana coast and it was almost a point of honor with him that he arrest, convict, and punish Jean Lafitte. Were the French and Spanish as harsh on the pirates, or as absentee landlords, did they really not care very much? Yes, if it had not been for the pirates and their booty (specifically flints) we would be drinking more tea! The Britich had a stronger and larger force, and were better armed. The pirates' knowledge of the swamps of Barataria and their weapons, helped the Americans immensely. What knowlegde do you have about them before this time? Jannet nyk Donnachie The Pyrate Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnwilliam Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 I don't think that the Purchase immediately affected the Baratarians - Claiborne had more immediate concerns than a bunch of smugglers out de in de bay-ou, cher - but as time went on he started to tighten the noose on Laffite & Co. Drinking tea instead of coffee? That's bad enough, but what if we here in New Orleans had to eat boiled beef instead of jambalaya and etouffe? Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Royaliste Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 :) Amen, pass me another cannon ball, M'suir.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captweaver65 Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 shrimp etouffe!!! yes!!! Capt Weaver "No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. " Dr. Samuel Johnson Capt Weaver's Pirate Perversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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