History of the Peninsular War, Volume 2 (of 6)Southey, Robert
History
History of the Peninsular War, Volume 2 (of 6)
Southey, Robert
Peninsular War, 1807-1814
The British advance to Vimeiro 200
General Anstruther’s brigade lands 201
Arrival of Sir Harry Burrard in the roads 202
He alters the plan of the campaign 203
Battle of Vimeiro 205
The French resolve to propose terms 216
Arrival of Sir Hew Dalrymple 218
He orders the army to advance 219
Kellermann comes to negotiate for the evacuation of Portugal 221
Terms of the armistice 222
Junot returns to Lisbon 224
General Freire dissatisfied with the armistice 226
Difficulty concerning the Russian squadron 227
Convention of Cintra 228
Remonstrances of the Portugueze Commander 233
Reply of Sir Hew Dalrymple 236
The British flag hoisted in the forts 238
Anarchy in Lisbon 239
The French continue to plunder 240
Question concerning baggage 241
The French endeavour to carry off articles from the Museum 243
They embark horses, carriages, and pictures, which are
recovered 243
They carry off large sums in money 244
Question concerning the silver in bars 245
Farther instances of dishonour in the French 246
Protests of the Monteiro Mor, and of the Juiz do Povo 247
Danger of tumults in Lisbon 249
Temper of the French 251
Their embarkation 252
Final report of the commissioners 253
Addresses of thanks to the British Commander 254
Galluzo besieges Elvas 255
Difficulties concerning the surrender of Elvas 257
Elvas and Almeida given up 259
Tumults at Porto 260
The Spanish troops at Lisbon embarked for Catalonia 262
Intrigues of the Junta of Porto 263
Council of Regency re-established 265
Outcry in England against the Convention 267
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