Spanish and Portuguese South America during the Colonial Period; Vol. 2 of 2Watson, Robert Grant
History
Spanish and Portuguese South America during the Colonial Period; Vol. 2 of 2
Watson, Robert Grant
America -- Discovery and exploration; South America -- History -- To 1806
As his character already stands so high, it is almost unnecessary
to state, that from my second in command, Major-General Levison
Gower, I have experienced every zealous and useful assistance. My
thanks are likewise due to Brigadier-Generals Sir Samuel Achmuty
and Lumley, and to Colonel Mahon, and to Brigadier-General
Craufurd, commanding brigades. I cannot sufficiently bring to
notice the uncommon exertions of Captain Fraser, commanding the
royal artillery, the fertility of whose mind, zeal and animation in
all cases, left difficulties behind. Captain Squire, of the royal
engineers, is also entitled to my best thanks. Nor should I omit
the gallant conduct of Major Nichols, of the 45th regiment, who, on
the morning of the 6th instant, being pressed by the enemy, near
the _Residencia_, charged them with great spirit, and took two
howitzers and many prisoners. Lieutenant-Colonel Bradford, Deputy
Adjutant-General, has likewise a great claim to my approbation, as
a gallant and promising officer. The officers of my personal staff,
Lieutenant-Colonel Torrens, military secretary, Captains Brown,
Foster, Douglas, and Whittingham, aides-de-camp, must also be
mentioned by me in terms of just regard. The knowledge which the
latter possesses of the Spanish language has been eminently useful
to me.
This despatch will be delivered to you by Lieutenant-Colonel
Bourke, Deputy-Quartermaster-General, who has afforded me that
assistance which might be looked for from an officer of his
military talents and attachment to the service; to whom I beg to
refer you for any further particulars respecting the military
operations in this part of the world.--I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) JOHN WHITELOCKE,
Lieutenant-General.
The Right Hon. W. Windham,
&c. &c. &c.
Copy of Letter from Lieutenant-General Whitelocke, to the Right
Honourable William Windham, dated July 10th, 1807.--Private.
BUENOS AYRES, _July 10th, 1807_.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Elsewhere in the archive
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account