Memoirs and Correspondence of Field-Marshal Viscount Combermere, G. C. B., Etc., from His Family Papers, Том 1Hurst and Blackett, 1866 |
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... rear of our centre squadron fell asleep on his horse ; and the night being excess- ively dark , it was not perceived for some time that we had separated from the first and second squadrons . The officer in command of the 3rd , or Light ...
... rear of our centre squadron fell asleep on his horse ; and the night being excess- ively dark , it was not perceived for some time that we had separated from the first and second squadrons . The officer in command of the 3rd , or Light ...
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... Rear - Admiral Engelbertus Lucas , sent hither for the reduction of this colony , but which were compelled to surrender by capitulation , on the 17th instant , to the detach- VOL . I. F 66 ADMIRAL ELPHINSTONE'S DISPATCHES . ment of His ...
... Rear - Admiral Engelbertus Lucas , sent hither for the reduction of this colony , but which were compelled to surrender by capitulation , on the 17th instant , to the detach- VOL . I. F 66 ADMIRAL ELPHINSTONE'S DISPATCHES . ment of His ...
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... rear being too far extended for action , I judged it expedient to come to an anchor within shot of the enemy's ships , and , perceiving their numbers very inconsiderable in comparison with the ships under my command , I considered it my ...
... rear being too far extended for action , I judged it expedient to come to an anchor within shot of the enemy's ships , and , perceiving their numbers very inconsiderable in comparison with the ships under my command , I considered it my ...
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... Rear - Admiral Lucas agrees to surrender his squadron , and Vice - Admiral G. K. Elphinstone states that he considers the surrender of the Dutch squadron as a matter of necessity , and not of choice , and agrees to it to prevent the ...
... Rear - Admiral Lucas agrees to surrender his squadron , and Vice - Admiral G. K. Elphinstone states that he considers the surrender of the Dutch squadron as a matter of necessity , and not of choice , and agrees to it to prevent the ...
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... Rear - Ad . Engelbertus Lucas , which surrendered Aug. 7 , 1796 , to a detach- ment of the squadron of His Majesty's ships under the command of the Hon . Sir G. Keith Elphinstone : Dortrecht , Rear - Ad . Lucas , 66 guns , 370 men ...
... Rear - Ad . Engelbertus Lucas , which surrendered Aug. 7 , 1796 , to a detach- ment of the squadron of His Majesty's ships under the command of the Hon . Sir G. Keith Elphinstone : Dortrecht , Rear - Ad . Lucas , 66 guns , 370 men ...
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Стр. 102 - She sings the wild songs of her dear native plains, Every note which he loved awaking — Ah! little they think, who delight in her strains, How the heart of the minstrel is breaking!
Стр. 103 - She is far from the land where her young hero sleeps, And lovers around her are sighing; But coldly she turns from their gaze, and weeps, For her heart in his grave is lying.
Стр. 324 - I am overloaded with people I have never seen before ; and it appears to be purposely intended to keep those out of my way whom I wished to have.
Стр. 393 - Though this coffin, which it required seven or eight men to move, was thrown from its central place, and left in this remarkable position, yet the sand on the floor bore no trace of foot-print, or of having been in any way disturbed. The coffin of an infant had been hurled with such force against the opposite wall, near which it was lying, that a deep indentation had been made in the stone work by the corner which struck it. The Chase family immediately ordered the coffins to be removed and buried...
Стр. 68 - The squadron stood on into the bay in the order of sailing, but the night coming on, and the rear being too far extended for action, I judged it expedient to come to an anchor within shot of the enemy's ships, and...
Стр. 128 - Stewart being come to the House, Mr. Speaker acquainted him that the House had, upon...
Стр. 350 - I shall take an early opportunity of transmitting to you, and have the honour to be, my Lord, " Your Lordship's " Most obedient humble Servant,
Стр. 390 - The walls, when examined, proved to be thoroughly secure. No fracture was visible, and the three sides, together with the roof and flooring, presented a structure as solid as if formed of entire slabs of stone.