"As I could not penetrate into the capital of Louisiana, without exposing the sacred character with — which I was invested, I thought it more prudent to commence the attack at those points of my diocese which were the least ably defended; judging that here, as in a citadel, I might assemble my forces, and gradually obtaining possession of the surrounding country, the strongest place would ultimately be compelled to yield."
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Louis William Valentine Dubourg
Louis William Valentine Dubourg (10 January 1766 – 12 December 1833) was a prelate of the Catholic Church.
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