6th: It created profound impression throughout the world, with consequent greater respect and security of the Republic among her sister nations; 7th: It restored national self respect, then at its lowest ebb. In submitting the result of this research the writer earnestly recommends to the Governor and the General Assembly that proper and decisive steps be taken to the end that our school children may be taught the truth as to the value of the great victory in which Tennesseans of another age played a leading part, and which contributed so much to the destinies of the nation. Respectfully, Reau E. Folk, _Chairman_, _Authorized Commission of Research as to Value of Battle of New Orleans._ December 12, 1934. My Dear Mr. Folk: I have carefully read and considered the report which you, as Chairman of the Commission appointed in 1927 to examine the authorities as to the true value of the Battle of New Orleans, are about to make to the Governor of Tennessee. Hitherto I have had the privilege of conferring with you from time to time concerning the important historical question involved in the investigation. I have also read carefully the treatise prepared by you and which accompanies your report to the Governor. It shows very thorough and judicious investigation, and in my opinion very sound conclusions. I fully concur with you in the conclusions stated in your report, as well as the reasons therefor which you have therein set forth in lucid statement. I do trust that this valuable work which you have done will be properly appreciated, and that the errors which have so persistently appeared in the histories, particularly the school histories, will be duly corrected, so that the fallacy that the Battle of New Orleans was a useless battle and fought after the treaty of peace, will no longer be accepted by anybody, and that truth will be known by all. Yours very truly, John H. DeWitt. D-R Tulane University, New Orleans, La., December 22, 1934. My Dear Mr. Folk: