_Lord Castlereagh to sir J. Cradock, December 24, 1808._ “Upon the actual approach of the enemy towards Lisbon, in such strength as may render further resistance ineffectual, you will take care that measures be taken, in due time, for withdrawing both the British army and _such Portuguese as may be desirous of accompanying it_.”--“The British admiral will be directed to take effectual measures, with your assistance, for depriving the enemy of all the resources, more especially those of a naval description, which the Tagus contains. Every thing of a naval and military description, that cannot be brought away, must, in the last extremity, be destroyed.” _Lord Castlereagh to sir J. Cradock, November 25, 1808._ “I am to signify his majesty’s pleasure that, in the event of any application being made to you from the regency of Portugal, on the subject of the occupation of the fortresses with his majesty’s troops, you do _refer the subject to Mr. Villiers_, who has received instruction, &c. and you will not make any alteration as to the mode prescribed for garrisoning the fortresses _without directions from Mr. Villiers_.” _Lord Castlereagh to general Sherbrooke, January 12, 1809._ “Sir J. Cradock will be directed to comply with any requisition you may make _for horses for your guns_, or any other species of supply the service may require.” _Extracts from certain queries put to lord Castlereagh by sir J. Cradock, with the answers thereto._ QUERY. ANSWER. “What may be the situation “The relations with the government of my command?” of Portugal will be arranged when Mr. Villiers arrives.” “In what light is the force “Ditto.” under my command to be considered?” &c. &c. “May any Portuguese battalions “The taking of Portuguese battalions be levied for English pay?” into English pay will, if adopted, be managed _through Mr. Villiers_.” “If any want of provisions “The general measures of supplying should appear in Portugal, may Portugal with provisions will be I be allowed to adopt measures, _referred to Mr. Villiers_.” in conjunction with the regency, for obtaining a supply?” “If any Portuguese corps can “_Mr. Villiers will be authorised_ be got into such forwardness to enter upon the discussion of this as to be fit to enter Spain, and subject with the regency, availing they should be willing to join himself of your assistance,” &c. sir J. Moore, are they to be put on British pay?” * * * * * No. V. JUSTIFICATORY EXTRACTS FROM SIR J. CRADOCK’S PAPERS. WANT OF SUPPLIES. _Commissary Rawlings, deputy-commissary-general, to Cradock, December 22._