A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain: Commanded by His Excellency Sir John Moore ... Authenticated by Official Papers and Original LettersJ. Johnson, 1809 - 388 páginas Contains a narrative of the British Army's involvement in Spain during the Peninsular War, through official papers and letters from and to Sir John Moore. |
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Página 36
... continue to arrive 66 by corps daily until the 23d , when the whole " will be assembled . I have directed Baird " also to continue the march of his troops on " Benavente , as soon as supplies permit it ; and by the time the head reaches ...
... continue to arrive 66 by corps daily until the 23d , when the whole " will be assembled . I have directed Baird " also to continue the march of his troops on " Benavente , as soon as supplies permit it ; and by the time the head reaches ...
Página 52
... the unlucky affair of the 10th ; " and he describes most emphatically the deter- mined spirit of a people whom he had just come among . The correspondence continues : From Sir John Moore to the Right Honourable J. Hookham 52.
... the unlucky affair of the 10th ; " and he describes most emphatically the deter- mined spirit of a people whom he had just come among . The correspondence continues : From Sir John Moore to the Right Honourable J. Hookham 52.
Página 56
... ters to General Castanos , and which I shall " continue to the Marquis Romana , I trust you " will approve . I wish to impress upon who- " ever commands the Spanish armies , that I " consider myself as having but one interest “ with 56.
... ters to General Castanos , and which I shall " continue to the Marquis Romana , I trust you " will approve . I wish to impress upon who- " ever commands the Spanish armies , that I " consider myself as having but one interest “ with 56.
Página 64
... long enough in the country to procure them myself . I " state these particulars to you . I wish it " were in my power to go myself to Aranjuez , " or Madrid , to represent them ; for really if 1 << things are to continue in this state , 64.
... long enough in the country to procure them myself . I " state these particulars to you . I wish it " were in my power to go myself to Aranjuez , " or Madrid , to represent them ; for really if 1 << things are to continue in this state , 64.
Página 65
... continue in this state , the ruin " of the Spanish cause , and the defeat of their " armies , is inevitable ; and it will become my 66 duty to consider alone the safety of the " British army , and to take steps to withdraw " it from a ...
... continue in this state , the ruin " of the Spanish cause , and the defeat of their " armies , is inevitable ; and it will become my 66 duty to consider alone the safety of the " British army , and to take steps to withdraw " it from a ...
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Pasajes populares
Página 360 - It is as well as it is. I had rather it should go out of the field with me ;" and in that manner, so becoming to a soldier, Moore was borne from the fight.
Página 132 - Charles Stewart, as the Officer best qualified to give you every information you can want, both with respect to our actual situation, and the events which have led to it.
Página 384 - Providence to crown the efforts of the army can be attended with any very brilliant consequences to Great Britain. It is clouded by the loss of one of her best soldiers. It has been achieved at the termination of a long and harassing service. The superior numbers and advantageous position of the enemy, not less than the actual situation of this army, did not admit of any advantage being reaped from success.
Página 149 - I mean to proceed bridle in hand, for if the bubble bursts, and Madrid falls, we shall have a run for it.
Página 287 - The commander of the forces has observed with concern, the extreme bad conduct of the troops, at a moment when they are about to come into contact with the enemy, and when the greatest regularity and the best conduct are the most requisite.
Página 287 - The misbehaviour of the troops in the column which marched by Valderas to this place exceeds what he could have believed of British soldiers. It is disgraceful to the Officers, as it strongly marks their negligence and inattention.
Página 388 - ... like Wolfe, his last moments were gilded by the prospect of success, and cheered by the acclamation of victory; like Wolfe, also, his memory will for ever remain sacred in that country which he sincerely loved, and which he had so faithfully served. It remains for me only to express my hope, that you will speedily be restored to the service of your country...
Página 386 - When every one that had an opportunity seemed to vie in improving it, it is difficult for me, in making this report, to select particular instances for your approbation. The corps chiefly engaged were the brigades under Major-Generals Lord William Bentinck, and Manningham and Leith; and the brigade of Guards under MajorGeneral Warde.
Página 364 - I have made my will, and have remembered my servants; Colborne has my will and all my papers.
Página 377 - Hope, who succeeded to the command of the army, and to whose ability and exertions, in direction of the ardent zeal and unconquerable valour of His Majesty's troops, is to be attributed, under Providence, the success of the day, which terminated in the complete and entire repulse and defeat of the enemy at every point of attack.