The “wear and tear” among the horses of the Royal Horse Artillery and the Royal Artillery Driver Corps had been excessive during the year 1809, owing to the Peninsular Campaigns and the Scheldt Expedition. No fewer than 2786 had either died or been destroyed; and 3367 had to be purchased to compensate for these losses, and to meet the ever-increasing demand. Very large numbers were sent to Portugal during the year 1810; and, owing to the consequent [Sidenote: D.-A.-Gen. to Gen. Howorth, 28 Oct. 1816.] increase in the numbers of the Driver Corps attached to Lord Wellington’s armies, it was decided to appoint a field officer to command them. This duty, with cavalry pay, was given to Colonel Robe. The numerical force of Artillery, serving under General Howorth in the Peninsula, in the end of 1809, was as follows. [Sidenote: MS. Returns, compiled from the Monthly Returns, dated Woolwich, 17 Dec. 1809.] { 187 of all ranks, besides a contingent Royal Horse Artillery { of drivers attached to the Troops, { numbering 106. Foot Artillery 627 of all ranks, with 545 drivers. King’s German Artillery 322 of all ranks, with 160 drivers. The total being 1957, of whom 821 belonged to the Driver Corps. Of this number 357 were returned as sick; and there were in addition 39 prisoners of war. The number of horses attached to the Artillery in the Peninsula was 951, of which 256 were returned as sick; and there were 132 mules, chiefly attached to the brigades of field and King’s German Artillery. [Sidenote: MS. Returns, Dated Woolwich, 11 Sept. 1810.] The following tables will show that before a year had elapsed a very considerable increase to this force had taken place; and are also useful, as showing the companies which were present, and the names of the senior officers. (_See opposite page._)