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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... officers should be treated in the manner that they have been by the author of this groundless libel , only because an unavoidable evil had occurred in the discharge of a great service , and the acquisition of a great advantage , since ...
... officers should be treated in the manner that they have been by the author of this groundless libel , only because an unavoidable evil had occurred in the discharge of a great service , and the acquisition of a great advantage , since ...
Page 87
... officers whom he shall have selected as par- ticularly deserving . " 4th . The Commander of the Forces , in making the selection , will restrict his choice to the under - mentioned ranks : viz . " General officers ; Commanding officers ...
... officers whom he shall have selected as par- ticularly deserving . " 4th . The Commander of the Forces , in making the selection , will restrict his choice to the under - mentioned ranks : viz . " General officers ; Commanding officers ...
Page 534
... officers of high rank , even to the common soldier , all recognise the importance of this obligation ; we believe it unnecessary to excite you by fear of punishment , to fulfil it ; and that it is sufficient for your loyalty to have ...
... officers of high rank , even to the common soldier , all recognise the importance of this obligation ; we believe it unnecessary to excite you by fear of punishment , to fulfil it ; and that it is sufficient for your loyalty to have ...
Contents
Don Carlos Doyle | 20 |
Passage of the Adour | 383 |
Entre into Bourdeaux | 419 |
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