NOLA History Guy Podcast 01-May-2021 discusses Butler’s goals in New Orleans.

Captain Bailey and Lieutenant Perkins demand the surrender of New Orleans

We’re back! Since we’re starting on May 1st, let’s talk about the occupation of New Orleans in 1862.

Consider these goals Butler had when he came to New Orleans

Union Operations in Louisiana, 1862

Butler used 10,000 of his 15,000 troops to establish a perimeter around the city. He implemented his infamous General Order 28, and limited free speech in 1862.

Louisiana Native Guard Pickets, from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, March 7, 1863

Butler created the Corps d’Afrique, consisting of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Louisiana Native Guards regiments. These troops were mostly Creoles of Color. They belonged to militia units during the secession year.

Union ships at anchor, New Orleans, April 30, 1862

Butler provided food to the working-class and working poor of New Orleans, who were mostly Irish and German immigrants. They re-opened the port and jump-started the economy. Trade with Europe helped keep Britain and France from getting involved in the war.

Slaves For Sale: A Scene In New Orleans

Butler’s “contraband of war” policy, and enslavement in New Orleans.

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