The Life and Services of General Lord Harris, G. C. B.: During His Campaigns in America, the West Indies, and IndiaJ. W. Parker, 1840 - 551 sidor |
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The Life and Services of General Lord Harris, G. C. B.: During His Campaigns ... Stephen Rumbold Lushington Obegränsad förhandsgranskning - 1840 |
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Sida 347 - Khan have also been summoned to Seringapatam. No answers have yet been received, but I expect them shortly, as their families are in the Fort. " This moment Ali Reza, formerly one of the vakeels from Tippoo Sultaun to Lord Cornwallis, has arrived from Meer Cummur-ud-Deen Khan, to ask my orders for 4,000 horse now under his command.
Sida 290 - I will order my battalions to be in readiness. " Upon looking at the tope as I came in just now, it appeared to me that when you get possession of the bank of the nullah you have the tope as a matter of course, as the latter is in the rear of the former. However, you are the best judge, and I shall be ready. " I am, my dear Sir, " Your most faithful servant, "ARTHUR WELLESLEY.
Sida 420 - Plunder is stopped, the fires are all extinguished, and the inhabitants are returning to their houses fast. I am now employed in burying the dead, which I hope will be completed this day, particularly if you send me all the pioneers.
Sida 52 - I wish the Americans may be brought to a sense of their duty. One good drubbing, which I long to give them by way of retaliation, might have a good effect towards it.
Sida 323 - We did all our work last night, except filling the sand-bags, which could not be done for want of tools : I shall have them filled in the course of this morning, and there will be no inconvenience from the delay, as it was not deemed advisable last night to do more than look for the ford ; and it is not intended to do any thing to it until the night before it is to be used. ' Lieutenant Lalor, of the 73d, crossed over to the glacis, I believe, on the left of the breach.
Sida 459 - His virtues were honour, good sense, integrity; and by exertion of these qualities he raised the British army from a very low ebb to be the pride and dread of Europe. His errors were those of a sanguine and social temper ; he could not resist the temptation of deep play, which was fatally allied with a disposition to the bottle. This last is incident to his complaint, which vinous influence soothes for the time, while it insidiously increases it in the end.
Sida 248 - I have much satisfaction in acquainting your lordship that the very handsome appearance and perfect discipline of the troops do honour to themselves and to him ; while the judicious and masterly arrangements in respect to supplies, which opened an abundant free market, and inspired confidence into dealers of every description, were no less creditable to Colonel "Wellesley than advantageous to the public service, and deservedly entitle him to my thanks and approbation.
Sida 73 - Calcutta, and were intercepted by one of our French schooners. They breathe the sweetest sentiments of nature, and as such, have been sent to me by the officers of the Admiralty, in order to forward them. " I esteem myself infinitely happy, Madam, to have it in my power, spite of the circumstances of war, to honour maternal feelings. " Deign to accept of the most respectful sentiments, with which I have the honour to be, Madam, Your very humble and obedient servant, Ju. CHARRETIE.
Sida 451 - General Smith's arrival would have made me supernumerary. This is perfectly well known to the army, and is the subject of a good deal of conversation. If my services were absolutely necessary for the security of the British empire, or to ensure its peace, I should not hesitate a moment about staying, even for years ; but these men or the public have no right to ask me to stay in India, merely because my presence, in a...
Sida 429 - Baird for the decided and able manner in which he conducted the assault, and for the humane measures which he subsequently adopted for preserving order and regularity in the place.