The Life of His Grace Arthur, Duke, Marquis, and Earl of Wellington ... with Copious Details and Delineations, Historical, Political, and Military, of the Various Important Services in which He Has Been Engaged in ...J. and J. Cundee ..., [181-?], 1814 - Generals |
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Page 105
... command in the Mysore , and quitted his government of Seringapatam , followed by the good wishes and prayers of the native inhabitants , and the sincerest testimonies of friendship and res- pect from the troops under his command ; and ...
... command in the Mysore , and quitted his government of Seringapatam , followed by the good wishes and prayers of the native inhabitants , and the sincerest testimonies of friendship and res- pect from the troops under his command ; and ...
Page 111
... command of the Burhampoor battalion . Shortly after this he lost a hand by the bursting of a hand grenade whilst trying some experiments ; but his skill was such that he suc- ceeded General de Boigne in the command of his brigade , and ...
... command of the Burhampoor battalion . Shortly after this he lost a hand by the bursting of a hand grenade whilst trying some experiments ; but his skill was such that he suc- ceeded General de Boigne in the command of his brigade , and ...
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... commands ; but , about the latter end of Oc- tober , disposed so as to form one grand army . The eastern wing , amounting to about 20,000 , was under the command of General Joseph Palafox ; * the north western , * Don Joseph Palafox ...
... commands ; but , about the latter end of Oc- tober , disposed so as to form one grand army . The eastern wing , amounting to about 20,000 , was under the command of General Joseph Palafox ; * the north western , * Don Joseph Palafox ...
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