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... British Government that the Dutch would eagerly embrace the opportunity of freeing themselves from the yoke of France on the appearance of a British army , who had certainly no hostile intentions , nor any mercenary views in regard to ...
... British Government that the Dutch would eagerly embrace the opportunity of freeing themselves from the yoke of France on the appearance of a British army , who had certainly no hostile intentions , nor any mercenary views in regard to ...
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... British valour , he displayed a continued series of ability and military skill which met with the approbation of his illustrious commander . In 1807 , Brigadier - General Crawford served under Lieutenant- General Whitelocke in the ...
... British valour , he displayed a continued series of ability and military skill which met with the approbation of his illustrious commander . In 1807 , Brigadier - General Crawford served under Lieutenant- General Whitelocke in the ...
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... British soldier . Of such a man , notwithstanding his military talents , during a service of thirty - two years , were too exalted to allow his memory to fall into the abyss of oblivion , it is necessary some memorial should be recorded ...
... British soldier . Of such a man , notwithstanding his military talents , during a service of thirty - two years , were too exalted to allow his memory to fall into the abyss of oblivion , it is necessary some memorial should be recorded ...
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... British nation , and the voice of the country loudly applauded the intention of government to give them every possible aid . Arms , ammunition , and money , were poured into Spain , and an offer of troops also made . To a people ...
... British nation , and the voice of the country loudly applauded the intention of government to give them every possible aid . Arms , ammunition , and money , were poured into Spain , and an offer of troops also made . To a people ...
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... BRITISH VALOUR SOULT gives way , And BERESFORD has won the Day ! For see the FRENCH the LAUREL yield , And quit the hard disputed field , The Sons of PORTUGAL and SPAIN , Their Country's honour will maintain , And on this Day may ...
... BRITISH VALOUR SOULT gives way , And BERESFORD has won the Day ! For see the FRENCH the LAUREL yield , And quit the hard disputed field , The Sons of PORTUGAL and SPAIN , Their Country's honour will maintain , And on this Day may ...
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Página 511 - I hope the People of England will be satisfied! - I hope my Country will do me justice!
Página 215 - The bookful blockhead, ignorantly read, With loads of learned lumber in his head, With his own tongue still edifies his ears, And always list'ning to himself appears.
Página 132 - Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be, In every work regard the writer's end, Since none can compass more than they intend; And if the means be just, the conduct true, Applause, in spite of trivial faults, is due.
Página 457 - I am to acquaint you, that his Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of his Majesty, to approve and confirm the finding and sentence of the Court.
Página 338 - Spain, and we must be at hand to aid and take advantage of whatever happens. — The wishes of our country, and our. duty demand this of us, with whatever risk it may be attended. — I mean to proceed bridle in hand, for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it.
Página 384 - The troops, though not unacquainted with the irreparable loss they had sustained, were not dismayed, but by the most determined bravery, not only repelled every attempt of the enemy to gain ground, but actually forced him to retire, although he had brought up fresh troops in support of those originally engaged.
Página 208 - The enemy afterwards made an attempt to recover a part of his artillery by attacking the 71st and 82d regiments, which were halted in a valley in which it had been taken. These regiments retired from the low grounds in the valley to the heights, where they halted, faced about, fired, and advanced upon the enemy, who had by that time arrived in the low ground, and they thus obliged him to retire with great loss.
Página 452 - ... of his company or troop, if it is intended that an army, a British army in particular, shall be brought into the field of battle in a state of efficiency to meet the enemy on the day of trial.
Página 512 - No coffin could be procured, and the officers of his staff wrapped the body, dressed as it was, in a military cloak and blankets. The interment was hastened : for about eight in the morning some firing was heard, and the officers feared that if a serious attack were made, they should be ordered away, and not suffered to pay him their last duty. The officers of hit family bore him to the grave ; the funeral service was read by the Chaplain ; and the corpse was covered with earth.
Página 89 - The troops were preparing in the morning to attack those works, preparatory to the arrangements to be adopted for the attack of the interior line and building, when the governor sent out an officer to desire to capitulate, and I granted him the honours of war, the baggage of the officers and soldiers of the garrison, &c.