cautions-Bold measures-Assembles the army of the Mysore-Important

command given to Colonel Wellesley-March of the army-Anecdotes-The

advance-Skirmishes and attacks-Battle of Malavelly-Forward movements

-Affair of posts-Night attack-Siege of Seringapatam-Brilliant attack of

Colonel Wellesley-Storm and surrender-Anecdotes-The forlorn hope-

Colonel Dunlop-Gallant conduct and death of the Sultan-Tippoo Sultan's

sons-Sir David Baird-Colonel Wellesley appointed governor-High prin-

ciple and judgment-Treasures-New regulations-Removal of the young

princes.

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CHAPTER III.

(1800 to 1805.)

The Sultan's seraglio and treasury-Delicate questions-Displeasure of the Go.

vernor-general-Appointment to command the troops-Letters-Civil duties-

Solidity of his views-Active service-Expedition against Dhoondiah-Success

of the campaign—Civil government-Exertions of Colonel Wellesley-Visits

different places in the Mysore-Correspondence with his friends-Playful turn

of mind-Strict attention to orders-Confidence reposed in him by the Go-

vernor-general-Projected expedition to Batavia-Command in the Mysore-

Correspondence with the Governor-general and with Lord Clive-Suggestions

and plans for the new expedition-Ardour in the public service-Acts on his

own responsibility-Incurs the displeasure of the Governor-general- General

Baird-Colonel Wellesley's vindication-Correspondence with his brothers-

His affectionate disposition-His candour and frankness-High sense of honour

and justice-Affair of General Baird-Illness of Colonel Wellesley-Return to

Mysore-Military chiefs-Anecdotes-Active campaign-Successes-Pursuit of

the rebel chiefs-Skilful combinations-Restoration of the Peshwah-Diplo-

matic skill-Justice and humanity-Active war-Comprehension and vigour of

mind-His victories in the Deccan-Assaye-Anecdotes-Army of General

Lake-Estimable conduct-Private benefactions-Generosity-Effect of his

example on his contemporaries- Powers of observation-Suffers from long field

service-Interferes in behalf of the vanquished-Summary of the late wars-

Favourable results-Progress through the Deccan-His civil policy-And muni.

cipal regulations--Prepares to leave India-Takes leave of the army.

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CHAPTER IV.

(1805 to 1808.)

Returns to England-Defends his brother in parliament-Joins the expedition to

Copenhagen-Siege of the city-Successes of the English-Bombardment-

Success of Sir A. Wellesley in command of the troops-Returns to England-

The Spanish war-Policy of Napoleon-Political retrospect-State of Spain---

Parties-Intrigues-Hatred of the French-Insurrection of the people-Apply

to England-Weakness of the British government-Insurrection of the Portu-

guese-Expedition under Sir Arthur-Progress in Spain and Portugal-Sails

from Corunna-Battle of Roliça.

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CHAPTER V.

(1808 to 1814.)

New character of the war-Assistance of the English-They prepare to act-

Weakness of the British government-Difficulties to encounter-Movements in

Portugal-In Spain-General Wellesley prepares to take the command of the

new expedition-His conduct as chief secretary of Ireland-Arrives at Corunna

-His unremitting exertions-Decides upon landing in Portugal-His prompt

and able measures counteracted by the Portuguese general-Overcomes all diffi-

culties-Proceeds down the Tagus-Correspondence with government, &c.—

With Sir H. Burrard-Dispositions for battle-Strictures upon the Portuguese

-Defeat of the French at Roliça-Noble traits of conduct-Importance of the

victory-Advance of the British general.

CHAPTER VI.

(1808 to 1814.)

190

Observations on the battle of Roliça-Skilful "combinations-Rapid pursuit-

Preparations to engage Junot-Compelled to abandon the design-Attacked by

the French-Battle of Vimiero-Compelled to forego the advantages-Arrival

of Sir Hew Dalrymple-Armistice-Convention of Cintra-Discontent of the

Portuguese-And of England-Anecdotes-Signal exploits-Tribute to British

valour-Court of Inquiry-Vindication of Sir Arthur Wellesley-His noble and

disinterested conduct-Resumes office-Efforts of Napoleon-Fate of the Spa-

nish armies-Weakness of the ministry-Campaign of Sir John Moore-Causes

of its failure-Opinion of Napoleon-Memorable retreat-Victory of Corunna

-Death and character of Sir John Moore.
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CHAPTER VII.

[(1809 to 1814.)

Progress of the war in Portugal-Successes of Soult-The Spanish campaign-

Defeat of the patriots-Siege of Saragossa-The British in Catalonia-Thanks

of parliament-Sir Arthur Wellesley sails for Lisbon-Plan of the campaign-

Surprise of Soult in Oporto-Pursuit of the French-Their evacuation of Por-

tugal-Moderate and cautious measures of the British general-Interview with

General Cuesta-His impracticable character-Curious anecdotes-Battle of

Talavera-Desperate conflict-Defeat of the French-Strange conduct of Cuesta

-Difficulties of the British army-On the point of being cut off-In full re-

treat.

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CHAPTER VIII.

(1809 to 1814.).

Particulars of the battle-Singular facts-Rare ability and decision of Sir A. Welles-

ley-Talents for business-Promptness and despatch-Sir R. Wilson and the

Portuguese-Loss of an important pass-Policy of the British general-Con-

centration of the French forces-Admirable measures of the English general-

Excellent views of Spanish affairs-Good advice-Sufferings of the army-

Spirited remonstrances-Continued retreat-Analogous circumstances-Views

of government-Opposition at home-Strictures on the Spanish system-New

operations-Indefatigable efforts-Wonderful activity-Positions of the army-

State of the Spanish armies-Sir A. Wellesley's attempts to save them-Appeals

to the generals and to the juntas-Destruction of successive armies.

CHAPTER IX.

(1810 to 1814.)

328

Plans of the British general-His exertions-Ill health-Spanish guerillas-Move-

ments of the British army-Difficulties to contend with-Excellent measures for

defence or attack-He annoys and delays the enemy-Proceedings of the Oppo-

sition-Conduct of the government-Napoleon-Opinion of Lord Wellington-

Bonaparte's system-His opinion of the British general-Operations of General

Hill-Strange conspiracy-The French army-Progress of Massena-Fall of

Ciudad Rodrigo-Measures of precaution-Portuguese authorities-Preparations

for retreat.

390

CHAPTER X.

(1810 to 1814.)

Profound views-Depth of character-Fall of Almeida-Promotion in the army

-Opinions of Lord Wellington-Correspondence-Sufferings of the Portuguese

-Able remarks. Strictures of Lord Wellington on the regency-Advice to

the government-Comprehensive mind-Knowledge of details-On the Spanish

system of carrying on the war-Impartial examination of his own opinions-

Self-distrust and control-Wonderful harmony of great qualities-Famous re-

treat-Masterly movement of General Hill-Battle of Busaco-Victory of the

British-Massena attempts to turn their position-Retreat of Lord Wellington on

Torres Vedras-The famous lines-Strong positions-Winter campaign. 446

PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

THE MARQUIS OF ANGLESEY, (LORD PAGET)

GENERAL THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD HILL
PLAN OF THE SIEGE OF CIUDAD RODRIGO

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF YORK, COMMANDER

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MAP OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL, SHOWING THE SEAT OF

WAR