The Dispatches of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington: Peninsula, 1890-1813J. Murray, 1838 |
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Side 18
... enclose the weekly state of the 1st instant , from which you will observe that our list of sick and wounded is much increased . We have no sickness of any consequence , but I should think not less than 7000 altogether . 6 I likewise enclose ...
... enclose the weekly state of the 1st instant , from which you will observe that our list of sick and wounded is much increased . We have no sickness of any consequence , but I should think not less than 7000 altogether . 6 I likewise enclose ...
Side 35
... enclose the copy of an intercepted letter from Joseph to Napoleon , which appears to me to be as interesting a document as has yet appeared ; and you may depend upon it that this is a true copy of the original , which is at Cadiz , in ...
... enclose the copy of an intercepted letter from Joseph to Napoleon , which appears to me to be as interesting a document as has yet appeared ; and you may depend upon it that this is a true copy of the original , which is at Cadiz , in ...
Side 40
... enclose a letter which I wrote on the 10th instant to General Castaños * , regarding the operations of the armies in consequence of raising the siege of Badajoz , with his reply , and that of General Blake ; and the copy of a letter ...
... enclose a letter which I wrote on the 10th instant to General Castaños * , regarding the operations of the armies in consequence of raising the siege of Badajoz , with his reply , and that of General Blake ; and the copy of a letter ...
Side 46
... enclose an account of what is already thrown into Elvas by Mr. Kennedy . Would you wish to have any more thrown in by us ? You will have seen how well pleased they are in Eng- land about Albuera . I wish to see you upon that subject ...
... enclose an account of what is already thrown into Elvas by Mr. Kennedy . Would you wish to have any more thrown in by us ? You will have seen how well pleased they are in Eng- land about Albuera . I wish to see you upon that subject ...
Side 58
... enclose the weekly state to the 25th . The loss of the piquet of the th dragoons , and that sustained by the piquet ... enclosing to your Excel- 58 1811 . PORTUGAL .
... enclose the weekly state to the 25th . The loss of the piquet of the th dragoons , and that sustained by the piquet ... enclosing to your Excel- 58 1811 . PORTUGAL .
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Abadia Agueda Alentejo Almeida army of Portugal arrived artillery attack August Badajoz Ballesteros Believe Blake brigade British army Cadiz cantonments Captain Carlos de España Castaños Castille cavalry Ciudad Rodrigo Commissary DEAR SIR desirable detachment dispatch division Dom Miguel Earl of Liverpool Elvas enemy enemy's Estremadura Excellency Charles Stuart French Freneda Fuente Guinaldo Gallegos garrison Graham Guadiana Henry Wellesley Hill honor of receiving horses infantry instant João July June Lieut likewise Lisbon Lord Liverpool Lordship Major Dickson Major General Cooke Major General Peacocke Marmont Marshal Sir W. C. means of transport ment Merida Miguel Forjaz mules obliged Officers operations paper Portalegre Portuguese Government pounders provisions Quinta de St received your letter regiment request retired Royal Highness Salamanca Secretary sent siege Sir Stapleton Cotton Sir W. C. Beresford Sir William Beresford Soult Spain supply Tagus Tarifa troops Valencia WELLINGTON
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Side 44 - I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter which I have received from...
Side 521 - Lestrade, and I shall be very much obliged to you if you will let me hear of any fresh, developments of so singular a chain of events.
Side 601 - French corps itarmce which has not a battalion of sappers and a company of miners. But we are obliged to depend for assistance of this description upon the regiments of the line ; and although the men are brave and willing, they want the knowledge and training which are necessary. Many casualties among them consequently occur, and much valuable time is lost at the most critical period of the siege.
Side 483 - ... completely accomplished their object. They must be prepared, and must be forced, to make all sacrifices to the cause. Submission to military discipline and order is a matter of course ; but when a nation determines to resist the authority and to shake off the government of...
Side 483 - Britain arc more than a match for Buonaparte, and that we shall have the means of aiding any country that may be disposed to resist his tyranny. But those means are necessarily limited in every country by the difficulty of procuring specie. This necessary article can be obtained in sufficient quantities only by the contributions of the people; and although Great Britain can and ought to assist with money as well in other modes every effort of this description, the principal financial as well as military...
Side 388 - It would be particularly agreeable to me if some mark of the favour of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent were conferred upon General Hill ; his services have been always meritorious, and very distinguished in this country, and he is beloved by the whole army.
Side 303 - Alien's brigade of cavalry which was not detached, occupied the range of heights which are on the left of the Agueda: having their advanced guard, under Lieut.
Side 550 - I therefore determined to storm the place, notwithstanding that the approaches had not been brought to the crest of the glacis, and the counterscarp of the ditch was still entire. The attack was accordingly made yesterday evening in five separate columns, consisting of the troops of the 3d and light divisions, and of Brigadier- General Pack's brigade.
Side 566 - I had the honour to lend you the other night at play; and which I shall be much obliged to you if you will let me have some time either to-day or to-morrow. I am sir, Your most obedient, most humble servant, GEORGE TRENT.
Side 246 - We have already, in some degree, altered the nature of the war and of the French military system. They are now in a great measure on the defensive, and are carrying on a war of magazines. They will soon, if they have not already, come upon the resources of France ; and, as soon as that is the case, you may depend upon it the war will not last long.