 | 1839 - 618 sider
...Seville, will show both the nature of these intrigues and the weakness of the Spanish Government:— 'I am much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings...as they do political intrigue and the attainment of trilling political objects. ' They wish to strengthen the army of Venegas, not because it is necessary... | |
 | William Jacob - 1811 - 504 sider
...much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings of the Central Junta, that in the distribution of their forces, they do not consider military defence...they think the Army, as an instrument of mischief, safer in his hands than in those of another ; and they leave 12,000 men in Estremadura, not because... | |
 | William Francis Patrick Napier - 1832 - 568 sider
...much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings of the central junta, that, in the distribution of their forces, they do not consider military defence...and the attainment of trifling political objects." Lord Wellesley to Mr. Canning, Seville, September 2, 1809. " While the intelligence received from sir... | |
 | Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington - 1834 - 606 sider
...much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings of the Central Junta, that in the distribution of their forces they do not consider military defence...political objects. ' They wish to strengthen the army of Vanegas, not because it is necessary or desirable on military grounds ; but because they think the... | |
 | William Walton - 1837 - 442 sider
...character of the offices which gave a title to a seat in that body may render necessary."* the distribution of their forces they do not consider military defence,...they think the army, as an instrument of mischief, safer in his hands than in those of another ; and they leave 12,000 men in Estremadura, not because... | |
 | Marquess Richard Wellesley Wellesley - 1838 - 296 sider
...much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings of the Central Junta, that in the distribution of their forces, they do not consider military defence...political objects. They wish to strengthen the army of Vanegas, not because it is necessary or desirable on military grounds, but because they think the army,... | |
 | William Francis Patrick Napier - 1839 - 866 sider
...much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings of the central junta, that, in the distribution of their forces, they do not consider military defence...and the attainment of trifling political objects." Lord If'ellcsle}- to Mr. Canning. Seeille, September 2, 180'J. "While the intelligence received from... | |
 | Sir William Francis Patrick Napier - 1862 - 590 sider
...much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings of the Central Junta, that, in the distribution of their forces, they do not consider military defence and military operations «O much as they do political intrigue and the attainment of trifling political objects.'1 Lord Wellesley... | |
 | Sir William Francis Patrick Napier - 1867 - 580 sider
...much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings of the central junta, that, in the distribution of their forces, they do not consider military defence...political intrigue and the attainment of trifling poli tical objects.' Lord Welletiey to Mr. Canning, Seville, September 2, 1809. 'While the intelligence... | |
 | Sir William Francis Patrick Napier - 1890 - 598 sider
...much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings of the Central Junta, that, in the distribution of their forces, they do not consider military defence...intrigue and the attainment of trifling political object.".'' Lord Wdletley to Mr. Canning, Seville, September 2, 1809. " While the intelligence received... | |
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I am much afraid, from what I have seen of the proceedings of the Central Junta, that in the distribution of their forces, they do not consider military defence and military operations, so much as they do political intrigue, and the attainment of trifling... 
