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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... Royal Highness was obliged to abandon his position near Oudenarde , and to retire towards Antwerp ; to which city he sent his sick and wounded . The French immediately took possession of Oudenarde ; and , most fortunately for themselves ...
... Royal Highness was obliged to abandon his position near Oudenarde , and to retire towards Antwerp ; to which city he sent his sick and wounded . The French immediately took possession of Oudenarde ; and , most fortunately for themselves ...
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... Royal Highness has at all times paid great attention to the sick of his army ; and directions have been given , and regulations made , as circum- stances required , tending to promote their comfort , and restore their health , besides a ...
... Royal Highness has at all times paid great attention to the sick of his army ; and directions have been given , and regulations made , as circum- stances required , tending to promote their comfort , and restore their health , besides a ...
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... Royal Highness ; and indeed , both he himself , and his son , the present Vis- count , seem to have been always personally attached to the Royal family . The present noble Viscount , though originally a Scottish Peer , was born at ...
... Royal Highness ; and indeed , both he himself , and his son , the present Vis- count , seem to have been always personally attached to the Royal family . The present noble Viscount , though originally a Scottish Peer , was born at ...
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