-«^1 V THE LIBEIARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES I KliSATIONAL HOO n-t) ii \ o 7 y THE GENERAL ORDERS OF FIELD MARSHAL THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON, K.G., &c. &c. &c. IN PORTUGAL, SPAIN, AND FRANCE, FROM 1809 TO 1814; AND THE LOW COUNTRIES AND FRANCE, 1815. COMPILED ALPHABETICALLY FROJI THE SEVERAL PRINTED VOLUMES, WHICH WERE ORIGINALLY ISSUED TO THE GENERAL AND STAFF OFFICERS AND OFFICERS COMMANDING REGIMENTS IN THE ABOVE CAMPAIGNS. By LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN GURWOOD. LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES, 14, CHARING CROSS. 1832. /f / TO FIELD MARSHAL THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON, DUKE OF CIUDAD RODRIGO, DUKE OF VITTORIA, PRINCE OF WATERLOO, KNIGHT OF THE GARTER, KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF THE BATH, AND KNIGHT OF ALL THE DISTINGUISHED MILITARY ORDERS OF EUROPE, THIS COMPILATION OF THE GENERAL ORDERS ISSUED BY HIS GRACE, DUIUNG HIS COMMAND OF THE ALLIED ARMIES IN THE TENINSULA, LOW COUNTRIES, AND FRANCE, IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY HIS FAITHFUL ESQUIRE. 1316366 CONTENTS. Page Dedication ....... v Preface . . . . . . . ix PrtJcis of tlie Campaigns from 1809 to 1814 . . . xxiii General Order, dated Lisbon, ' 27t]i April, 1809, The Appointment of Lieut. Gen. Sir A. AYellesley, K.B., to be Commander of the Forces . . . xxxi General Order, dated Pero Negro, 14th November, 1810, for printing the Standing Orders .... xxxii General Orders in Portugal, Spain, and France from 1809 to 1814, arranged alphabetically . . . .1 Alphabetical Index to the General Orders in Portugal, Spain, and France from 1809 to 1814 . . . . . 297 General Order, dated Bruxelles, 11th April, 1815. The Ajjpointment of Field Marshal the Duke of "Wellington, K.G., &c.,to be Commander of the Forces on the Continent of Europe . . . . . .341 General Order, dated Bruxelles, 25th April, 1815, directing the following Orders, issued by the late Commanders of the Forces, General Lord Lynedoch and General His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, to be printed as Standing Orders ....... 342 General Orders in the Low Countries and in France in 1815, arranged alphabetically ..... 343 Alphabetical Index to the General Orders in the Low Countries and in France in 1815 ..... 429 Appendix . . . . . . .447 PREFACE. The following letter from the Compiler to Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, and His Grace's answer, will be the best introduction of this work to the military world. 'Lieut. Governor's Office, Portsmouth, Feb. 9th, 1832. My Lord Duke, The orders, issued by your Grace when in the command of the Armies in the Peninsula, in the Low Countries, and in France, from 1809 to 1815, occupy seven volumes, which at this moment are in the possession of but very few of the Officers who had the honor and advantage of serving under your Grace's command. The greater part of these volumes is taken up with appointments, proceedings of Courts Martial, and repetitions of matters of a local or temporary importance only, that make it difficult at once fully to view the line of duties and discipline of a permanent nature, which rendered the system estabhshed by your Grace in the conmiand of those armies so pre-eminent in success. I have presumed to compile them alphabetically under ditlerent heads ; so that, on referring to any particular department, duty, detail, service, &c., all the onlcrs on each subject, necessary either as a precedent, or as information to the Service Officer, may be seen detailed from the beginning to the end of your Grace's commands of tliose armies. The whole being condensed, or rather extracted, so as to form one ihick octavo volume, I presume to ask your Grace's permission to allow me to have them printed, at some future period, in (heir condensed state; for the compilation of such orders would bo invaluable to the service and the country, as forming tlie basis of the education of the Service Officer, and as precedents in iuturc wars. X PREFACE. I take the liberty to request that your Grace will signify your pleasure to me, which shall be observed with the same deference, obedience, and zeal, that your Grace's orders have been, and ^vould again be obeyed by me in the field. I have the honor to be. Your Grace's Faithful Servant, J. GURWOOD, Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, K. G., &c. &c. &c.' [Forwarded in another Letter, dated the 22d of February,] (Answer.) ' Londo?i, 23d February, 1832. My Dear Colonel, I have received this morning your letters of the 9th and 22d inst. I have no objection whatever to what you propose to do. There is a good deal relating to discipline in the Orders about Courts Martial, as well as I recollect. However, I must observe, that the defect of the original compilation of the orders was, that the press was never corrected. Indeed, I do not believe that the copy of the Orders, sent from the A. G.'s Office abroad, to the printer in London, was ever corrected; or that the original book itself is correct, considering that it was copied by a clerk from my own hand-writing. The correction of the press, therefore, would be very desirable. Another deHideratum would be some short abstract of the cause of any particular order, if the orders should not be entered in your compilation, according to dates. Believe me ever yours. Most faithfully, Wellington. Lieut. Colonel Gurwood, Portsmouth.' These injunctions have been obeyed; althougli the General Orders, as now given, may be faulty in many respects in their classification, they have been arranged to the best of the judgment of the Compiler, who is not insensible of the weight of responsibility attached to the preparation of them for the press. He has carefully PREFACE. xi avoided the presumption of changing a single word, excepting where it was evident that there was an error in the manuscript, or in the uncorrected press of tlie seven volumes, from which the Orders are now compiled. Nothing has been omitted, but repetitions, and local or temporary details, which could convey neither additional instruction nor interest, and would be unnecessary to re-publish. This volume of authority and reference is, therefore, now presented to the Soldier, and to the historical reader, as having formed the basis of the most brilliant period of our military glory — a period which confirmed the ever- lasting fame of that Chief by whom it was commenced, conducted, and concluded. The following brief sketch of the arrangement of the General Orders in this compilation, and of the component parts of a British Army as it then served in the Field, may afford some useful instruction to the Military Officer, as well as information to the general reader. The General Orders were always issued and signed by the Senior Officer in the Adjutant General's Department at Head Quarters*. Whenever {see ) is placed, it refers to an order on that head of the same date, to save the repetition of it. * During the several periods of the Campaigns, from 1809 to 1814, the Chiefs of the Adjutant General's Department at Head Quarters, were Major Gen. the Hon. C. Stewart present Marquis of Londonderry, Major Gen. the Hon. E. Pakenham killed at New Orleans. Colonel Lord A} Imer now Com. in Chief in Canada. Lieut Col. Waters now Major Gen Sir J. Waters.. In the Campaign of 1815. Major Gen, Sir E. Barnes now Com. in Chief in India. Lieut. Col. Waters ■ now Major Gen. Sir J, Waters, Xii PREFACE. On reference to the Precis of the campaigns, from 1809 to 1815, (see page xxiii) it will be seen, by comparing with it the dates of the several orders, under what circumstances of the Campaigns they were issued, and recollected by those who served in them. It will however be necessary to explain briefly to those who did not. Orders on Commissariat, Hospital, Clothing, Equipment, economy and discipline were generally issued when the army was in stationary camps, or cantonments ; or in winter quarters after arduous service; or when reorganizing for future operations. Few orders of a permanent nature were issued in active warfare, or when the army was advancing. Not so in retreat; as will be seen by the orders on Plunder, Stragglers, Provost Marshal, Pig shooting, Sec; all shewing signs of a relaxation of discipline, arising from the inclemencies of heat, or bad weather, bad roads, privations, &c., but principally, it would seem, from inattention of all ranks of Officers to the strict and energetic performance of their duties (.see ' Circular Letter,' Freneda, 28th Nov. 1812); all these produced a consequent disobedience to orders in the soldier in times of difficulty and danger. The same results followed the successful assaults of the fortresses, and discipline received a severe shock in their consequences. When advancing, and when success attends the operations of an army, many a plausible reputation has been easily attained by Officers and men, who have failed under the trial in difficult circumstances. But on a retreat, in the inclemency of weather, suffering from want of provisions, and harassed night and day by an advancing enemy, when the strongest hearts have quailed ; it is then the thorough soldier, who spares neither health nor person, is seen maintaining that spirit, order, and discipline which often PRRFACE. xili save the reputation of an army. Those wlio have served in advance and rear guards, weigh well the pretensions of Officers, and can justly appreciate individual merit in such services. But it would perhaps be indecorous, at all events invidious^ to cite examples in the British army under these opposite circumstances ; and it may be therefore excusable in having recourse to known examples in the superior Officers of the French army. No one who has ever read any of the various relations of the French campaign in Russia, would ever presume to designate Murat as otherwise than a brave, enterprising soldier — in success he was always among the foremost. But how transcendent is the character of Marshal Ney in the retreat ! He was always the last of the rear guard, animating by his presence, activity, energy, and example, the drooping spirits of those cast down by privations and disaster ! Under the head of ' Thanks' after victory, there are many battles and affairs omitted in the seven volumes compilation ; and there are no thanks from the Commander of the Forces published in them for Sorauren, St. Sebastian, the Nivelle, the Nive, Orthez, Aire, Tarbes, or Toulouse : but there is one General Order of the Duke, dated Castroxeriz, 1 1th June, 1813, No. 1, under the head of * Action' with the enemy, where it is necessarily placed, that supersedes all other thanks. Even the classical compositions of the Speakers of the Houses of Parliament, in repeatedly conveying thanks to the army, or the Waterloo medal, are not more honorable to the reputation of tlie soldier, who did his duty under the Duke of Wellington, than these few words so simply and so ingenuously introduced ; although censure, rather than praise, appears to have been at the moment uppermost in the mind of the Chief. XlV PREFACE. Under the heads of ' General Courts Martial on Officers' and ' On Privates,' those only have been inserted, upon which the Commander of the Forces has made Remarks. The Compiler has taken the liberty to abridge the original matter, and the technicality of the charges has been omitted. The Compiler conceives he is obeying the intentions of the Duke of Wellington in the republication, by also omitting the names of the Officers and Soldiers, against whom charges were thus preferred; but he has found it difficult to restrain his presumption in calling attention to the justice and wisdom contained in the Duke's Remarks. There are three instructions or orders of the Duke of Wellington, when afterwards Commander in Chief of the Army, which settle points often questioned in the service in difterent parts of the world ; and which cannot be better placed than with his orders issued in the field. They were received in the West Indies when the Compiler was Deputy Adjutant General there. One is contained in a letter on the relative rank and authority of the Officers of the Civil Departments of the army^ when acting with the Officers of the army (.fee *" Rank') ; another is contained in a Minute, detailing the responsibility of General Officers for the Officers of the Staff, serving under the direct orders and superintendence of the superior Officers, for whose assistance they are employed (see ' October Minute'); and the other is contained in a letter on the subject of Barracks and the duties of Barrack Masters. (See < Barracks,' 1815.) There are no General Orders to refer to, which will precisely specify what were all the component parts of the Army, although the nominations and appointments of General and Staff Officers, the posting battalions to Brigades, and Brigades to Divisions, Sec, are to be seen throughout PREFACE. XV the seven volumes, more particulurly intliat of the seventli, 1815. (/See 'Army,' 1815.) The formation of the army by Brigades, Divisions, and Corps, its staff', military and civil, v^ritli all the detail of departments, materiel, &c., necessary to its efficiency, has been gleaned from the General Orders; so that a general explanation may be here given of the •whole as a body, beginning with the Head Quarters, Staff, Departments, &c. attached to it. Personal Staff of the Commander of the Forces. The Military Secretary. The Commandant at Head Quarters, being an Assistant in the Adjutant General's Department. The Aides de Camp to the Commander of the Forces. The Adjutant General's Department. The Adjutant General. The Deputy Adjutant General. Assistant Adjutant Generals. Deputy Assistant Adjutant Generals. The Officers of this department were charged with all the detail of duties, returns, correspondence, discipline, &c. Although the organs of the Head Quarters, and of the General Officers commanding Corps and Divisions, to which the Officers of this department were respectively attached, for all orders and communications, the responsibility of the duties they performed rested with the General Officers under whose orders they respectively served, and for whose assistance they are employed. (See ' October Minute.') The Quarter Master GeneraVs Department. The Quarter Master General. The Deputy Quarter Master General. Assistant Quarter Master Generals. Deputy Assistant Quarter Master Generals. Xvi PREFACE. The Officers of this department were charged with the embarkation, disembarkation, equipment, quartering, hutting, encamping, route marching, and the occupation of positions of the different Divisions, and of the troops at the stations to which they were respectively attached, under the authority and responsibility of the General or other superior Officer in command of them. (See ' October Minute.') Staff attached to the Head Quarters. An Assistant in the Quarter Master General's Department, having the superintendence of the billetting and of the quarters at the Head Quarters, and of the baggage of the Army. A Staff Surgeon. A Chaplain, An Assistant Commissary General. An Assistant Provost Marshal. An Assistant B average Master. Corps attached to the Head Quarters. The Officer commanding the Royal Artillery, with the Staff' of his corps, having a general superintendence of the artillery and ammunition attached to the Corps and Divisions, as also of the Battering Train, Reserve artillery and ammunition. The Commanding Royal Engineer, with the Staff and other Officers belonging to his corps, having a general superintendence over the Officers of Engineers, the Corps of Sappers and Miners, Pontoons, Engineers Park, consist- ing of materiel for sieges, intrenching tools, Sec, belonging to the Army. The Officer commanding the Corps of Guides, being an Assistant in the Quarter Master General's department, in charge also of the Post Office and of the general communications of the Army. PREFAcn. kvli The OiTicer commandinf^ the Staff Corps of Cavalry, being in charge of the police of the army, and of other duties of a confidential nature. The Provost Marshal and his Assistants, having charge of all prisoners of war, deserters from the enemy, and all prisoners tried, or to be tried, by a General Court Martial, &c. ; and having the authority of inflicting summary punishment for all offences whatever committed under their observation. Their duties were defined in the General Orders. (-See ' Provost Marshal,' 1st Nov. 1811.) Civil Departments attached to the Head Quarters. The Medical department, consisting of Inspector of Hospitals, Deputy Inspector, Physicians, Staff Surgeons, Apothecaries, Dispensers, Assistant Staff Surgeons, Hospital Assistants, &c. The Purveyor's department, consisting of a Purveyor to the Forces, with Deputies and Assistants, in charge of the hospitals, hospital materiel, of the arms, accoutrements, clothing and necessaries of the men in hospital, and of the burial expenses of men who die in hospital. The Paymaster GeneraFs department, consisting of Paymaster General, Assistants, Sec. The Commissariat Department, consisting of Commissary General, Deputy Commissary Generals, Assistants, Deputy Assistants, Commissariat Clerks holding Treasury appoint- ments, and other Clerks. This Department was divided into two branches, Stores and Accompts. The Store Keeper General's Department, consisting of Store Keeper General and his Assistants, having charge of the field equipments, tents, &c., and the heavy baggage of the Army. The Comptroller of Army Accompts, with Inspectors and Examiners, to whom all Accomptants, those of the b j^yj^i PREFACE. Commissariat excepted, rendered their accompts in tlie same manner as previously to the Commissariat of Accompts. The Post Office, under charge of the Officer commanding the Corps of Guides. The Press, for the greater facility in circulating the General Orders, &c., attached to the Adjutant General's Department. The Army in the field was formed into Divisions, each commanded by a Lieutenant General or a Major General, havino' local rank as such, with a Staff attached as follows : ^ Two Aides de Camp. One Assistant Adjutant General. One Deputy Assistant Adjutant General. One Assistant Quarter Master General. One Deputy Assistant Quarter Master General. One or two Officers of the Royal Engineers. One Staff Surgeon. One Chaplain. One Assistant Commissary General, with Deputy Assistants, Clerks, &c. One Assistant Provost Marshal. One Baggage Master, with assistance from the Staff Corps of Cavalry. One Store Keeper of Ordnance, in charge of the reserve ammunition, under the Officer commanding the artillery attached to the division. Each Division was formed of two or more Brigades, each Brigade consisting of two, three, or four battalions ; the light companies of which were formed, when in presence of the enemy, under the command of a Field Officer or senior Captain of the light companies of each Brigade. Each PREFACE. XlX Brigade was commanded by a Major or Brigadier General, or Colonel on the Staff, with a Staff attached as follows : One Aide de Camp. One Major of Brigade. One Deputy Assistant Commissary General, with Clerks and Assistants of that department. To each Division of infantry, a brigade of artillery was attached ; the Officer commanding which was under the immediate orders of the General Officer commanding the Division, although under the general superintendence of the Commanding Officer of Artillery at the Head Quarters of the Army. When two or more Divisions were placed under the second in command, or other Officer of high rank, to act as a Corps, a similar Staff was attached to the Corps to assist him in the command of it. One or more brigades of artil- lery were in general attached to the Corps in addition to the artillery of the Divisions ; as also a force of Cavalry in proportion to the service and duties required of the Corps. The Cavalry was also composed of Divisions, each Division consisting of two or more Brigades, and each Brigade of two or more regiments of heavy or light cavalry. To each Brigade of Hussars or light cavalry, a troop of horse artil- lery was usually attached, when in the advance of the army or before the enemy, under the immediate orders of the General commanding the Brigade. The General Officer commanding the Cavalry had a Staff attached to him similar to that of the superior General Officer commanding a Corps. In addition to the foregoing, what is called the materiel was attached to the army, independent of the Army in Divisions, viz, bS Tfie Batterino^ Ti-ain, under the orders of the Officer commanding the Royal Artillery. The Pontoon Train, under the orders of the Commander of the Royal Engineers. The Engineer's Park, Materiel for Sieges, &c. The Wao-o-on Train, under the orders of the Quarter INIaster General, attached to the Hospitals, Commissariat, &:c., or to Divisions, as circumstances might require. The Ordnance Stores Train. The Commissariat Wacraon Train, and The other transport of the Army. In tlie principal towns tlirough which tlie Arm}^ passed, an Hospital Station was usually formed, to which, besides the necessary Medical and Hospital Staff, there was generally a Depot Staff, consisting of A Captain, as Commandant, A Subaltern, as Adjutant, An Assistant Commissar}^ General, An Assistant Provost Marshal, particularly if tlie station should be a town of consideration and a magazine, on the line of the resources and place of embarkation or disembarkation of the armv. These stations were necessarily changed according to the line of operations of the Army with its communications and resources. The port of embarkation or disembarkation and tlie chief depot of the Army, was generally under the com- mand of a superior Officer, with Officers of the Adjutant and Quarter Master General's Department attached to him ; exclusive of the Garrison Staff' of Town Major, Town Adjutant, Provost Marshal, &c., and of the Commandant of the depot of convalescents, drafts, cSic, to whom a local PRKFACE. Xxi Staff of Adjutant, Pay Master, and Quarter Master was attached. Officers of the Quarter Master General's Department, Officers of the Royal Engineers and Royal Staff Corps, were employed on topographical surveys, reports of roads, bridges, and resources of the country. In addition to these, Regimental Officers were employed, by the Generals commanding Divisions, as Officers in observation beyond, the outposts of their respective Divisions, to obtain infor- mation with respect to the movements of the enemy in front, and for the purpose of reporting upon the resources, roads, rivers, bridges, and other military features of the country unoccupied between the outposts of the two Armies. Under the heads of * Returns ' and ' States ' the number and nature of those required do not appear ; they consisted principally as follow : Embarkation Returns, Disembarkation Returns. Monthly Returns. Effective States. Weekly States. Daily States. The mode of making out Returns and States is particu- larly laid down {see ' Returns,' Badajoz, 24th Sept. 1809). Returns of Sick, daily, weekly, and monthly, were sent by regiments to the Staff Surgeon or Senior Medical Officer of the Brigade, District, or Station (.see ' Hospital,' Coimbra, 4th Mat/, 1809, and Freiieda, 9th Oct. 1811), who forwarded them to the Officer commanding the Brigade, &c., and to the Chief of the Medical Department of the Army. Nominal Lists of Sick Absent were occasionally called for, to correct the General Hospital Returns (sec XXU PREFACE. ^ Sick Absent'), as also Weekly Returns of Sick in the General Hospital, for the purpose of correcting the Sick Absent Return in the regiments (see ' Hospital', Abrantes, 13th June, 1809). Returns of the Officers serving in the respective Departments were also occasionally called for, to be sent to the Adjutant General's Office {see 'Staff,' Busaco, 2Ath Sept. 1810). The object of compressing into one volume, of a portable shape, the whole matter contained in seven, has been greatly facilitated by the printer, who has increased the measure of the page, in breadth and depth, to an ■unusual extent, without diminishing the size of the type. PRECIS OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE ARMY, IN PORTUGAL, SPAIN, AND FRANCE, FROM 1809 TO 1814, AND IN THE LOW COUNTRIES AND FRANCE, IN 1815. By comparing the dates of the General Orders with the dales in the Precis, it will be seen under what circumstances they were issued. 1809. Appointment of Lieut. Gen. Sir Arthur Wellesley, K.B., to be Commander of the Forces Preparation for the advance of the Army from Coimbra to \ the Douro . . . . . i Passage of the Douro; battle, and occupation of Oporto Retreat of the French Army under Marshal Soult, and pursuit of it to the frontier of Galicia, until Return to Oporto and Coimbra Organisation of the Army at Abrantes, until Advance from Abrantes along the line of the Tagus, and junction with the Spanish Army under Don Gregorio Cuesta, at Oropesa and Talavera, to the Battle of Talavera . . . . . i Retreat from Talavera to Oropesa, and arrival of the French Army under Marshal Soult at Placencia from Salamanca by the Puerto de Banos . . • .2 Aug. Retreat of the Spanish Army under Cuesta from Talavera, followed by the French Army under Marshal Morticr . 3 Aug. 27 April. 2 May 9 May. 12 May. 20 May. 4 June. 27 June, 22 Julv. 27 July 28 July. Xxlv PRECIS. Retreat of the Allied British and S})anish Armies across the \ 4 Aug. Tagus by the bridge of Arzobispo to the Mesa de Ibor •' 6 Aug. Occupation of the line of retreat from the Tagus to the Guadiana, until . . . . .1 Sept. The British Army then retired to the line of the Guadiana, occupation of, sickness there; re-organisation of the Army, until . . . . .24 Dec. 1810. Preparations for the positions of the Lines in front of Lisbon, apparent . . . . . .Jan. The Army passed from the Guadiana to the line of the Mondego Jan. Cantonments there, having the advance in the country between the Coa, and the Agueda ; Almeida, and Ciudad Eodrigo, until ..... July. Retreat from the frontier in consequence of the fall of the above towns to the French Army under Marshal Massena . . . . . .4 July. f July. The Army retired by the line of the Mondego . -j . The Army passed over to the right bank of the Mondego to the position of Busaco . , . . .22 Sept. Battle of Busaco . . . . .29 Sept. The position of the Busaco turned by the French Army by the Passes of the Caramula ... 30 Sept. Consequent retreat of the army by Coimbra to the Lines of Torres Vedras, until . . . 10 Oct. In position in the Lines, until . . , 14 Nov. Retreat of the French Army under Marshal Massena, from the Lines to the position of Santarem . . 16 Nov. 1811. The winter cantonments in front of Santarem, the Armies being divided by the Rio Mayor, until . . G March. Surrender of Badajoz to the French Army . . 11 Marcli. PRIX IS, XXV } Retreat of the French Army, under Marshal Masscna,' towards Condeixa, and from thence by the line of the I Mondego, to Celorico, Sabugal, Almeida, and Ciudad Rodrigo . . . . . Battle of Fuentes d'Onoro . . . . Dest>-uction of the Fortress and abandonment of Almeida by the French ..... First siege of Badajoz by the detached divisions under Sir W. Carr Beresford .... Siege raised by the advance of the French Army from Seville under Marshal Soult to Albuera ; battle of, between the French Army and the detached British and Portuguese troops under Marshal Sir W. Carr Beresford, and the Spanish Army under General Blake Second siege and failure at Badajoz Junction of the Army of Head Quarters and the detached divisions under Marshal Beresford on the Caya in front of Elvas ...... March of the Army to the north, and re-occupation of the country between the Coa and the Agueda Relief of Ciudad Rodrigo by Marshal Marmont and affair of El Bodon . . The French Army retired. Re-occupation of the former positions of the Army .... Preparations for the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo, apparent 6 March to 10 April. 6 May. 11 May. 3 May 15 May. 16 May. 6 June. July. Aug. 26 Sept. 1 Oct. Dec. 1812. Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo Assault and fall of The Army carried to the south Third Siege of Badajoz Assault and fall of . Re-organisation of the Army Advance to Salamanca Siege and fall of the forts at Advance into Castille Retreat towards Salamanca and battle of 8 Jan. 19 Jan. March. 16 March. 6 April. May. June. 27 June. July. 22 July. XXVI PRECIS. Advance to and occupation of Madrid . . .12 Aug. Advance of three divisions of the Army to Burgos . Aug. J Sept. Siege and failure, at the castle of Burgos -. | q Retreat of the Army from Madrid and Burgos towards Salamanca and Ciudad Rodrigo . . Nov, Winter cantonments in Portugal . . • Dec. 1813. Continued winter cantonments in Portugal, re-organisation of the Army ..... May. Advance of the Army, turning the Douro, and afterwards! 6 May the Ebro, to Vittoria, battle of, and deroute of the> to French Army under Joseph . . . J 21 June. First siege of St. Sebastian . . . .13 July. Pursuit of the French Army by Pamplona to the passes of Roncesvalles and Maya in the Pyrenees, and by Tolosa to St. Sebastian, occupation of this position, until . 24 July. Assault and failure of St. Sebastian . . . 25 July. Marshal Soult's attack of the passes and positions in the Pyrenees, advance towards Pamplona, stopped at Sorauren, battle at .... 28 July. Retreat of Marshal Soult, and re-occupation of the positions in the Pyrenees by the Allied Army . . 4 Aug. Second assault and fall of St. Sebastian . . 31 Aug. Descent from the positions in the Pyrenees into France, passage of the Nivelle, and battle of . .10 Nov. Passage of the Nive, and battle of . . . 15 Dec. 1814. Winter cantonments before Bayonne, and blockade, until . Feb. Continuation of the blockade of Bayonne, by the 1st and 5th Divisions, under Sir John Hope, to the cessation of hostilities ...... April. Advance of the main body of the Army under the Commander of the Forces, turning and passing the Gaves of Oleron and Pau . . . • . • '^^ Feb. PRliCIS, XXV 11 Battle of Orthez .... 27 Feb. Passage of the Adour . . . . . 29 Feb. Advance of two Divisions to, and occupation of, "i 1 March Bordeaux . . . . . J 8 March. Affair at Tarbes, and advance on Toulouse . . 20 March. Passage of the Garonne at Grenade . . 7 April. Battle of Toulouse ..... 10 April. 1815. Appointment of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, K.G., to be Commander of the Forces . . .11 April. Battle of Waterloo . . . . 18 June. Surrender of Paris . . . . .6 July. THE GENER AL O RDE RS OF FIELD MARSHAL THE DUKE OF WELLLXGTON, K. G., &c. &c. &c. IN PORTUGAL, SPAIN, AND FRANCE, FROM 1809 TO 1814. G. O. Lisbon, 21th April, 1809. 1. His Majesty has been pleased to appoint Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Wellesley, K.B., to be Com- mander of his Forces in Portugal ; and His Excellency having arrived in this country to assume the command, all reports, applications, &c., are henceforward to be addressed to him through the usual channels, Coimbra, 4th May, 1809. 10. The appointment of the Staff of the Army in Portugal will bear date from the 1st April, 1809. PREFACE TO THE PRINTED VOLUMES OF GENERAL ORDERS. Pero Negro, \Ath Nov. 1810. The Commander of the Forces has been pleased to direct that the standing General Orders of the Army under his command shall be printed ; not only for the more perfect reference to them as a code of regulations which practice has established as essentially necessary for a British army in the field; but also to enable the Adjutant General to furnish immediately every regiment that joins the Army, or every new Division or Brigade that may be formed, with complete copies of all the Rules and Orders which have been issued from time to time, for the conduct and guidance of the British Forces serving in the Peninsula. By order of His Excellency the Right Honorable Viscount Wellington, K.B., Commander of the Forces. (Signed) Charles Stewart, Major Gen., Adjt. Gen. J^ote. — The General Orders of the army have invariably been issued bv paracrraphs, each being numbered, for the more easy reference to any particular point of the General Orders of the day. It is to be observed, however, that in order to make the printed volumes as concise as possible, all paragraphs are omitted which relate only to temporary regulations, or incidental circumstances. But it has been found expedient in the edition, to make no change of tlie numbers, in consequence qf the omission of any paragraphs, as there are references throuahout the General Orders to the numbers of the paragraphs as they at present stand. N.B. ^^'here there is a lapse of dates, on those days no General Orders of moment have been issued. GENERAL ORDERS. ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE. G. O. Cartaxo, 2iih Jan. 1811. 7. Colonel Peacocke is requested to order Lieut. , of tho — reg., to appear before a Medical Board. This officer is now reported absent without leave, having been so reported three times in the course of ten months. G. O. Cartaxo, 31st Jan. ISW. 2. The Commandant at Lisbon is requested to send for Lieut. , of the — reg, (mentioned above), immediately on the re- ceipt of this order, and send him from his presence to join his regi- ment. G. . Cartaxo, 5thFeb.\Sni 3 and 4. (Sec Medical Boards.) G. 0. Freneda, 4th Dec. 1811. 1. (See Arrest.) G. O. Freneda, 3rd Feb. 1812. 1. Captain , of the — reg., having absented himself from the station at Celorico without leave, is to be put in arrest by tho Commanding Officer of any station, or of any of the cantonments of the troops through which he may pass, and is to be sent back to Celorico in arrest. G. O. Pedrogao, 7th March, 1812. 3. The Commander of the Forces publislies for information the following copy of a report from Lieutenant General Picton : — ' Lieut. , of the — reg., having been calUnl upon to ac- count for his absenting himself from his detachment in the marcli from Coimbra, and not having done the same to the satisfaction of Lieutenant General Picton, directions have been given to place hnn inuler arrest, and on the arrival of the troops at Purtalegre he is to be publicly reprimanded by his Commanding Officer and return to his duty.' The Commander of the Forces highly approves of tlie measures B 2 ACCOUTREMENTS. adopted by Lieutenant General Picton, and warns Lieut, , if he acrain fails in his duty, that he will be brought before a General Court Martial. G. O. Camp before Badajoz, 28th March, 1812. 1. Ensign , of the — reg., is to be placed under arrest by the Officer commanding that regiment, and sent back to Castello Branco, for having left the hospital station without leave. G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, Uh June, \%\2. 1. Lieut, and Adj. , of the — reg., has quitted his regi- ment without leave, and is supposed to have gone to Lisbon. The officers commanding the military stations through which Lieut. may pass on the road, as weU as Major General Peacocke, are requested to place Lieut. in close arrest, and send liim to the Head Quarters of the Army, as soon as they may find him. ACCOUTREMENTS. G. O. Talavera de la Reyna, 30th July, 1809. 5. It is recommended to officers commanding regiments, to have the accoutrements of the killed and wounded collected, which are lying about the ground. They will report to the Quarter Master General the numbers collected, in order that arrangements may be made to procure store-houses for them at Talavera. G. O. Santa Marinha, 25th March, 1811. 5. (See Arms.) G. O. Freneda, Uth Oct., 1 811. 5. It is desirable that the Commandincr Officers of regiments which have accoutrements in the regimental stores at Lisbon, should leave those accoutrements at the disposal of the officers of their regiments stationed at Lisbon. G. O. Camp before Badajoz, 9ih April, 1812. 1. (See Arms.) G. O. Castroxcriz, II th June, 1813. 1 to 5. (See Action.) G. O. Lezaca, 3rd Oct. 1813. 2. Officers commanding regiments will send to the Quarter Mas- ter General, through the Assistant Quarter Master Generals attached to divisions, returns of accoutrements wanting to complete. DupUcate returns are in like manner to be sent in by those regi- ACTION WITH TTIE ENEMV. monts that blended the return of deficient accoutrements with those of arniSj lately transmitted to the Adjvitant General. ACTION WITH THE ENEMY. G. O . Castroxeriz, 1 1 th June, 1813. 1. The Commander of the Forces has frequently observed that, after an action with the enemy, large numbers of soldiers lose their arms, accoutrements, and necessaries, notwithstanding that this ARMY HAS invariably REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE GROUND ON "WHICH IT HAS FOUGHT, whcToby the public and the Colonel of the regiment are put to a great expense, and much in- convenience is felt by the service in a case in which the loss ought to be trifling. 2. In many cases men who are wounded are perfectly capable of taking cai'e of their own arms, accoutrements, and necessaries ; and they should be ordered to do so by the surgeon who will give them their first dressing. 3. The Commanding Oilicer of every regiment engaged with the enemy should, as soon after the engagement as possible, send an ofKcer and twenty men over the ground over which the regiment may have marched, and on w iiich it may have been engaged, in order to collect the arms, accoutrements, and necessaries belonging to the regiment ; Avhich, when collected, must be taken care of. 4. When any regiment shall in future make a claim upon tlie public for the loss of arms, accoutrements, and necessaries in action, it w ill be necessary to prove that the soldier, for whom a claim is made for loss of necessaries, was so badly wovinded that he could not take care of his necessaries, and that the provisions of this order have been obeyed. 5. The Commander of the Forces begs it may be observed that there is nothing in this order which authorizes the detachingf more soldiers to take care of wounded in action than has been the practice hitherto. The Commanding^ Officers of regiments and the Officers and Nou-Conmiissioned Officers of companies must take care that no man falls out of the ranks under the pretence of taking care of wounded, who is not ordered to fall out by the Officer commanding the com- pany ; and this Officer must take care that no more men are employed on this duty than are absolutely necessary to perform it. G. O. Quincoces, nth June, 1813. 11. Assistant Adjutant Generals, serving with divisions, are parti- cularly requested to transmit to the Adjutant General's Office returns of casualties by regiments as soon as possible after every affair with the B 2 4 ADDRESSES — ADVANCED POSTS — ALARM. enemy in which their respective divisions may have been engaged. All prisoners of war are to be sent to head quarters without delay. ADDRESSES. G. O. Zarza Mayor, 4th July, 1809. 20. General, Staff, and other Officers are requested to put their names on the doors of the houses in which they are quartered. A. G. O. Placencia, dth July, 1809. 1. (See Head Quarters.) ADVANCED POSTS. G. 0. Salamanca, l^fhJune, 1812. 1. Lieutenant General Sir Stapleton Cotton has taken charge of the out-posts of the army, and has given to the cavalry the orders which may be necessary. 2. The General Officers commanding divisions of infantry in front will receive from Lieutenant General Sir Stapleton Cotton information of the enemy's movements; and they will attend to the requisitions they will receive from him for the support of infantry to his posts of cavalry, G. 0. Nave del Rey, \Mh July, 1812. 4. In consequence of the number of foreign troops serving in the allied army, the practice of giving out a parole or countersign has been discontinued ; but at all out-posts, out-sentries and videttes should be particularly instructed to allow no person whatever to pass their posts after night-fall. 5. All persons attempting to pass the out-posts should be stopped, till the guard can be turned out and such persons examined. This order is referable of course only to the out-sentries. G, O. Vera, I5th Oct. 1813. 5. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers and Commandintj Officers of resiments will give directions that neither O Do officers nor soldiers may be allowed to pass the advanced piquets either for forage or other purposes. 6. Any non-commissioned officers or soldiers who do pass the ad- vanced posts and fall into the enemy's hands, are to be considered as deserters in every respect; they will forfeit all back pay if ever they should be released, and tlieir length of service ^^ill not be covnited. ALARM. G. O, Morula, 27th Aug. 1809. 1. (See General Courts Martial, Ofiicehs.) AMMUNITION. G. 0. Celorico, 10th Aug. 1810, 2. 7 to 9. (See Incautious Correspondenck.) AMMUNITION. G. O. Coimbra, 1th May, 1809, 4. The Commanding Officers of regiments will make reports to the officers commanding brigades at the moment they find any ammuni- tion of any man in the regiment they command, damaged or deficient, in order that requisitions may be forthwith made to replace it; and that the requisitions may not be made out at the moment a corps is to march. 5. The Commander of the Forces concludes that the ammunition of every soldier of the army is inspected every parade. G. O. S. Pedro, lOth May, 1809. 11,12, 13. (5ee Firing.) G. 0. Abrantes, I8th June, 1809. 2. (See Arms.) G. O. Talavera de la Bey?ia, 30th July, 1 809. 5. General Officers commanding divisions and brigades are desired this day to see that all the soldiers are supplied with ammunition, flints, &c. G. O. Viseu, I2th Ja/i. \810. 4. When soldiers are sent to the general or any detachment hospital, their amnuniition is to be delivered into store to the officers commanding the artillery with the division in which the regiment is placed, with a return of the quantity so delivered in, which the officer commanding the artillery with the division is to direct the Commissary of artillery to receive. The Commanding Officers of regiments arc to adopt means for the preservation of the ammunition of soldiers in regi- mental hospitals. 5. The Commander of the Forces desires that the shootinfr bullocks maybe discontinued, as being a great waste of ammunition. G. O. Viseu, loth Jan. 1810. 1. The officers commanding regiments are requested to make a return to the Adjutant General as soon as possible, stating what sums of money have been stopped from the soldiers for cartridges lost. G. O. Celorico, 7th May, 1810. 2. The commanding officers of regiments are requested to send in accounts of the sums of money in their hands stopped from the soldiers for ammunition lost, &c. : these accounts to be made up to the 1st Mav. 6 AMMUNITION. G. O. Celorico, 1st June, \S10. 3. The Commander of the Forces repubhshes an order given out by the late Commander of the Forces ; and it is to be understood that the stoppage from the soldier, on account of cartridges lost or made away %vith. ouffht always to have been, and must in future be, 4d. for each cartridge, and Id. for each flint. It is not, however, intended to open a^ain old accounts for those losses. G. O. Leyria, od Oct. 1810. 6. Divisions and brigades requiring ammunition will apply to Lieu- tenant Colonel Robe, who is with Major General Leitli's corps. G. O. Alejnquer, 7th Oct. 1810. 7. The Commanding Officer of artillery will attach to the new divi- sions of infantry the same proportion of musket ammunition and flints for their numbers as is attached to the other divisions ; and he will make a requisition upon the Commissary General for mules to carry it. G. O. Freneda, I3th Oct. 1811. 3. The Commander of the Forces begs to call the attention of the Commandinof Officers of regiments to the annexed return of ball cartridges found among the heavy baggage of regiments recently trans- mitted to the stores in Great Britain. 9 packages of the reg."! Q .. __ reo" I Ball cartridges. Weight. T, ^"^containing 4192 . . SUOlbs. I Portsmouth Depot, 27 Aug. ISl 1. (Signed) John Kitson, Storekeeper. 4. The Commandincr Officers of regiments are directed to send in- variably to the Ordnance Department all ammunition beyond sixty rounds per man in their possession on their arrival in this country; and by the General Orders of the 12th January, 1810, No. 4, they are directed to send to the Ordnance Department the ammunition belong- ing to soldiers sent to the hospital. 5. The Commander of the Forces cannot conceive how ammunition could be found amoncj the rejjimental ba£fjTaffe, if attention had been paid to the orders; and he has again to lament the continued incon- venience which is the consequence of inattention to what is ordered. G. O. Camp before Badajoz, 7th April, 1 812. 3. Tile musket ammunition, mules, &c., belonging to the several divisions lately employed in the service of the heavy train, are to be AMMUNITION. 7 immediately supplied with musket, and rifle ammunition in the several proportions; and they arc to bo assembled under charge of their re- spective conductors at the flying-bridge for the further orders of the Commander of the Forces. G. 0. Fuente de la Pern, 1 7th July, 1812. 1. When near the enemy. {See Baggage.) G. O. Villa de Tow, 27th Sept. 1812. 1. From the quantity of musket ammunition called for by the several divisions since the commencement of the siefje of the Castle of Burgos, the Commander of the Forces is persuaded that his orders on this subject have not been obeyed. 2. These orders prescribed that the officers commanding companies shall inspect the ammunition of every soldier in his company at every parade, and see that it is complete. The object of these orders is to prevent waste, and the sale of ammunition ; and that requisitions may be made on the stores at the moment any deficiency occurs. 3. The stores of musket ammunition are necessarily hmited, and the state of them is founded upon the certainty that every soldier in the ranks has at all times in his possession sixty rounds; but this cer- tainty cannot exist, and the stores must be insufficient, if the officers commanding companies neglect their duty, and do not inspect the ammunition according to orders. The consequence is, as happened in a late instance, that before the solcUers are engaged for five minutes, ammunition is wanting, and the stores are unnecessarily exhausted at a great distance from all means of supplying them. 4. It gives the Commander of the Forces the greatest concern to be obliged to complain so frequently of disobedience of his orders by the officers of the army ; but the instances are so constant and so glaring, and so likely to be attended by consequences of the utmost importance, that he shoidd not perfoi-m his duty if he did not notice them. 5. He now desires that the Commanding Officer of every regiment will report on the back of the daily state the number of times each day that the regiment or battalion paraded, and that the musket ammuni- tion was inspected at each parade, and whether complete or not. The General Officer commanding the division is to report dail}^ on the back of the daily state of the division, at what hour on the preceding day each regiment had paraded, and that the musket ammunition had been reported to have been inspected, and whether it was complete or not. G. O. Salamanca, V2th Nov. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers 8 APOLOGY. commandinof divisions will call the attention of the Commandincr Officers of regiments to the General Order of the 12th of January, 1810, re- garding the ammunition of soldiers sent to the general hospitals. The neglect of this order is a fruitful source of outrage and disorder in the march of sick to the hospitals. G. O. Lesaca, 1 Oif/t Aug. 1813. 2. The state of the ammunition of the soldiers requires the constant attention of the officers, and the Commander of the Forces hegs that the General Orders on this subject may he particularly attended to. APOLOGY. G, O. Freneda, leth Feb. 1812. 6. Mr. , of the Commissary General's department, having made use of abusive and improper language to Hospital Mate , contrary to the General Orders of the 7th December, 1811, No. 2, (see Portuguese Authorities,) and having apologized for the same, is to be relieved from his arrest ; but he is admonished to beware of such unbecomino- conduct in future, as the Commander of the Forces will dismiss him from the Commissariat Department, if he should receive any further complaints of him. G. O. Escalhasda Cima, 20th April, 1812. 1. Lieut. , of the — reg., having committed a gross violation of the General Orders of the Army, dated 7th December, 1811, No. 2, 3, and 4, {see Portuguese Authorities,) in relation to the Go- vernor of Abrantcs, has been put in arrest by the Commander of the Forces. But having made an apology to the Governor of Abrantes, and to the Commander of the Forces; and the Governor of Abrantes having requested that no further notice might be taken of his conduct by the Commander of the Forces, Lieut. is released from his arrest, and is to return to his duty. G. 0. Penamacor, 22d April, 1812. 1. Lieut. , of the — reg., having quitted the hospital station of Castello Branco without leave, has returned there in con- sequence of an order from the Commander of the Forces, and having apologized for his conduct, is to return to his duty. G. O. Fuente Guh^aldo, lOth May, 1812. 3. Lieut. , of the — reg., being placed in arrest for dis- obeying the orders of the Deputy Assistant Quarter Master General at Coimbra, to evacuate his quarters in that town, and writing a very improper letter to the Deputy Assistant Quarter Master General, has APPOINTMENTS OF CAVALRY ARMS. 9 apologized for his conduct ; and having satisfied the Deputy Assistant Quarter Master General, he is released from his arrest, and is to return to his duty. G. O. St. Jean de Luz, \7th Dec. 1813. 3 and 4. {See Arrest.) G, O. St. Jean de Luz, 21th Jan. 1814. 3. Deputy Assistant Commissary General , having made the following apology to Deputy Assistant Commissary General M , is to be released from his arrest, and Is to return to his duty : — ' I heg pardon for my conduct towards Deputy Assistant Com- missary General M at Golferes in Portugal, on the J.9th of May last, and I hope the Commander of the Forces will, in consider- ation of this my apology to the gentleman offended, forgive the gross impropriety of my conduct, as an officer of the commissariat depart- ment, in the public street of that village. (Signed) , Deputy Assistant Commissary General.' APPOINTMENTS OF CAVALRY. G. O. Badajoz, 6fh Oct. 1809. 1. As it is understood that several officers of the army have foiuid, and have now in their possession, saddles and other horse appoint- ments belonging to the regiments of cavalry, the Commander of the Forces requests, that the Commanding Officers of Regiments and Heads of Departments -will make inquiries respecting these appoint- ments, and make a return to the Quarter Master General of the names of such officers as are wlUInof to return them to the regiments to which they belonged. The Commanding Officers of those regi- ments returning to those individuals articles of the same description, of the manufacture of Portugal or Spain. ARMS. G. 0. Abrantes, \Sth June, 1809. 2. The Commander of the Forces is concerned, from reports which have been lately made to him of the practice of some of the regi- ments of the army, to be obhged to desire the captains of com- panies to inspect the arms, ammunition, and flints in possession of the soldiers of their companies at every parade with arms ; and particu- larly on the march, at that which takes place on the morning of a march. G. O. Oropesa, 20th Jidij, 1809. 2._ The men's arms are to be particularly examined this afternoon by 10 ARREST. the officers ; every man must have a good flint, and the dust must be well cleaned from the locks and touch-holes. G. O. Talavera de la Retjna, 29fh July, 1809. 4. Commandincr Officers of brigades and regiments will direct that all arms collected on the field of battle may be sent in by a proper escort to such artillery stores as Brigadier General shall point out. G. O. Santa Marwha, 2'oth March, 1811. 5. Officers commanding divisions will cause an accurate return to be transmitted from each battalion to the Adjutant General's office of the number of arms and accoutrements in possession, specifying their state, and cUstinsuishino^ the number in use from those in store at Lisbon. G. O. Camp before Badajoz, 9th April, 1812. 1. The Commanding Officers of regiments in the 3d, 4th, 5th, and light divisions, are requested to take measures to collect the arms and accoutrements of men killed or wounded. They will recollect that the accoutrements are the property of tlieir Colonels. ARREST. G. 0. Jaracejo, \2th August, 1809. 1. Lieut. , of the — reg., having, in a most disgraceful man- ner, quitted the army without leave, when engaged in operations against the enemy, is to be put in arrest by the Commanding Officer of any regiment or garrison he may approach., and is to be sent to Head Quarters without loss of time. 2. Commanding Officers of regiments are to report immediately to the Adjutant General the names of all officers who have absented themselves without leave since the 25th of last month, in order that their names may be published in the orders of the army, and that they may be ordered in arrest. G. O. Truxillo, 2lst August, 1809. 1. Eight officers' names published. G. O. Merida, 24th August, 1809. 3. The three Paymasters of the — , — and the — regts., who joined the army this day, having absented themselves from the army at Talavera without leave, are to be placed under arrest by their respec* tive Commanding Officers. G. O. Merida, 2Gth August, 1809, 1. Paymaster , of the — rog., is to be placed in arrest by the Officer commanding that corps, for absenting himself at or near Tala* vera, and proceeding to the rear to Elvas, without leave. AKRKST. J I G-. O. Merida, ^&/k August, 1809. 1 & 2. Paymasters and , of the — and the — rcgts., are released from arrest, having certificates that extreme indisposition and sickness were the causes of their havino- absented thenisehes from the army at Talavera. G. 0. Badajoz, \7th Oct. 1809. 8. Hospital Mate is to be released from his close arrest, but is to continue at Lisbon in arrest at large till further orders, and is to show himself daily at the Town Major's office. The Commander of the Forces is always concerned when he is obliged to place an officer in close arrest ; but if officers break their arrest, and conceal themselves, and quit the situation pointed out for their residence, they must expect that the Commander of the Forces will use the power which he has to compel them to conduct themselves as British officers ought. G. O. Badajoz, 5th Dec. 1809. 1. The Commander of the Forces has read with much concern the report of the conduct of Lieut. , of the — reg., on the 25tli of November, in the house in which he was quartered; and of Lieut. , of the barrack guard of the — reg., on the same day. The officers quartered in Badajoz have been repeatedly informed, that if they have any occasion to complain of their landlords, they must make their complaints to Captain Kelly of the Quarter Master General's department, and by no means take into their own hands the redress of any supposed cause of comjilaint which they may imagine they may have against their landlords or other persons. The conduct of Lieut. , the officer of the barrack cruard of the — - reg., in interfering with his guard between Lieut. and the Spanish guard, was still more improper than the conduct of Lieut. ; and its indiscretion was equally manifested with its impropriety, as he was very shortly obliged to withdraw from all interference by the superior numbers of the Spanish guard. The officers and troops in Badajoz are to understand, that they are quartered in this town only because it is a convenient station in the line of cantonments occupied by the army ; but they are no part of the garrison of the fort, and have nothing to do with its duties. The guards which are mounted by the British troops are solely for regimental or brigade purposes, and for the security of the stores of the army over which they are placed : they have nothing to say to the safety of the place, or its police, as connected with its security. The Commander of the Forces adopts this mode of expressing his disapprobation of the conduct of Lieuts. and . . of the 12 ARREST, ' — YQg. He desires, however, that these officers may be released from arrest, as lie hopes that what he has above stated will pre- vent them, as well as others, from being gviilty of such conduct in future. G. 0. Freneda, 4 th Dec. 1811. 1. The Commandins' Officer at Lisbon, or the Commandino- Officer at any station at which Captain , of the — reg-., may happen to be, will be pleased to place that officer mider arrest, and send him to join his refjiment ; he havincf been several months absent without leave, and havinof been in Portugal since the 20th of October last, without reporting himself, or communicating with his Command- ing Officer. G. O. Madrid, }7i/i August, 1812. 2. The Commander of the Forces has been induced to order into arrest the following officers : — three officers of the — ^'^g-i one Captain and two Subalterns of the — Portuguese infantry, and one Captain and two Subalterns of the — Portuguese infantry, (see Madrid, 15th August, 1812, No. 1,) for neglect of their duty while on o-uard at the Palace of the Retire, in allowinor their sentries to permit persons to carry out clothing and stores during the day and nio-ht of the 14th November, while they were on guard over that palace purposely to prevent these depredations. 3. The Commander of the Forces is always concerned to be under the necessity of observing upon the conduct of officers who have in- variably conducted themselves well in the field ; but the officers of the army must recollect, that to perform their duty with gallantry in the field is but a small part of what is required I'rom them; and that obedience to order, regularity, accuracy in the performance of duties and discipline, are necessary to keep any military body together, and to enable them to perform any military operation with advantage to their country or service to themselves. 4. The Commander of the Forces now desires that these officers may be released Irom their arrest, and may return to their duty. G. O. nila de Turo, 3d Oct. 1812. 6. Officers placed in arrest. (See Sieges.) G. O. Rueda, 3Ut Oct. 1812. Paymaster , of the — dragoons, is to be put in arrest by the Commanding Officers of any station through which he may pass, for being absent without leave since the year 1811, and is to be sent in arrest to join his regiment. ARREST. 13 G. 0. Freneda, llfh Dec. 1812. 2. Officers placed in arrest. (See Forage.) G. O. Freneda, 2\st Feb. 1813. 5. JNIr. F , of the commissariat department, having heen put in arrest for setting fire to a house, and other improprieties of conduct at Payo ; but having since satisfied the inhabitant of Payo whom he had injured, by paying a considerable sum of money, and the inha- bitant of Payo having requested that Mr. F might be pardoned and released from his arrest, the Commander of the Forces has granted this request, and directs that Mr. F may be released. He hopes, however, that what has passed on this subject, and the heavy loss sustained by Mr. F in consequence of his misconduct, will induce him and others to beware how they are guilty of such conduct in future. O. 0. Huarfa, 2d July, 1813. 16. Lieut. , of the — reg., is to be placed under arrest wherever he may be found; and commandants of stations are to forward that officer from one station to another to the head quarters of the army. # G. O. Ostiz, 3d July, 1813. 1. Lieut. , of the — reg., having absented himself from his regiment without leave, is to be placed in arrest wherever he may be found, and is to be ordered to the head quarters of the army. G. O. Zubiete, I Ith July, 1813. 2. Paymaster and Ensign , of the — reg., are to be put under arrest wherever they may be found, and are to be sent to head quarters, for staying away from their corps on frivolous pi'etences. G. O. St. Jean de Luz, \lth Dec. 1813. 3. Lieut. , of the — i*cg'-j having apologized to Assistant Commissary General for his conduct towards him on the 28th October, at Passages, Mr. having declared himself satisfied, Lieut. is to be released from arrest. 4. The Commander of the Forces begs to observe, however, that he is not satisfied with the excuse made for his conduct by Lieut. , mz., that he imagined that Mr. was an inferior officer in his department. Whatever might be his rank or situation, he ought to have been treated with mildness and civility. G. O. St. Jean de Luz, \st Jan. 1814. 1. Lieut. Gen. the Hon. SirW. Stewart is requested to put Assist- 14 ARTIFICERS. ant Surgeon in arrest for having sent ovit a Batman to forage contrary to orders, giving into his possession an irregular receipt ; the consequence of which conduct on the part of the officers of the army is great irregularity in the country, and inconvenience to the public service. G. O. Viella, I8th March, 1814. 1. Officers in charge of baggage placed in arrest. (See Baggage.) G. O. Toulouse, 20th April, 1814. 2. Lieut. , of the — reg., having shamefully deserted his post at the blockade of Bayonne, and having proceeded to Bordeaux v\ ithout leave, is to be put in close arrest wherever met by any British authority, and is to be sent back to his regiment, G. O. Toulouse, 24th April, 1814. 7. Lieut. , of the — King's German Legion, having absented himself without leave, is to be put in close arrest wherever he may be found, and sent to his regiment. 8. Lieut. , of the — reg., having remained absent with- out leave from his regiment since the expiration of the suspension awarded by the sentence of a General Court Martial, is to be placed in arrest wherever he may be found by any British authority, and sent to his regiment. G. O. Toulouse, 3d May, 1814. 1. Mr. Joly, late a Deputy Assistant Commissary General, but dismissed from the service by sentence of a General Court Martial, and rendered incapable of ever serving His Majesty, is to be placed in close arrest wherever he may be found by any British authority, and sent under escort to Passages, to be delivered over to the custody of the Commandant. ARTIFICERS. G. O. Freyieda, 8th Nov. 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests that the coimnanding officers of regiments will send a return to the Adjutant General's office, as soon as possible, specifying the number of masons, of carpen- ters, of sawyers, of blacksmiths, and of wheelwrights, there are in the regiments under their command respectively. G. O. Freneda, 1 C th Nov. 1811. 1. All the masons in the British and Portuguese regiments in the 6th division, and in the regiments of General Pack's brigade, are to be sent to Almeida on Mondays those of the 6lh division under ARTIFICERS. ]5 charade of an officer ; those of General Pack's brigade under charo-e of a non-commissioned officer, where they are to work until the followino- Sunday, and to return to their regiments on Monday. On Sunday the 24th instant, these masons are to be relieved by the masons in the regiments of Colonel M'Mahon's brigade, under charge of an officer and non-commissioned officer ; and these are to be relieved acrain on Sunday the 1st of December, by the masons of the 6th division and in General Pack's brigade ; and the rehef is to be made weekly in the same manner. 2. The officers and non-commissioned officers in charge of these men must be paid their working-money before they quit the fort, when relieved. 3. This order is not to interfere with the execution of the order of the 7th of October, {see Sieges,) regarding the working parties of the 6th division for Almeida, only that the number instead of being 400 is to be 360, of wiiich one-lialf Enghsh, and one-half Portuguese. G. O. Freneda, ISth Nov. 1811. 1. The 3d, 4th, 5th, and 6th divisions, are to send artificers to Al- meida, to march on Wednesday next, as undermentioned, under the direction of Major Sturgeon of the Royal Staff corps. A steady non- commissioned officer must go in charge of the men from each di- vision. Carpenters. Sawyers. Wheelwrights. Blacksmiths. 3d division . . 20 . . 10 . . 1 . . 4 4th . . . . 20 . . 10 . . 2 . . 4 5th . . . . 20 . . 30 . . 6 . . 4 6th . . . . 22 . . 10 . . 1 . . 4 82 40 To 16 The list of the names of the men sent to Almeida under this order, specifying the regiments to which they belong, and their trades, is to be sent to the Adjutant General's office, by the Assistant Adjutant Generals of division. G. O. Freneda, 50fh Nov. 1811. 1. The detachments of the 6th division at work at Almeida, with the exception of the carpenters, smiths, wheelwriglits and sawyers, ordered by the General Orders of the IStli of November, are to join their corps on the 1st of December, 2. ISO men, with officers and non-commissioned officers in propor- tion, from the 1st division; and 180 men with officers and non-com- missioned officers, from Brigadier General Harvey's brigade, in the 16 AnilLLERY — AUDITOR GENERAL OF ACCOMPTS. 4th division, are to be sent to Almeida to work on the 1st of Decem- ber ; and these men are to be relieved every fourth day, according to the orders of the 7th of October, in respect to the men of the reliefs of the 6th division. 3. The Commander of the Forces likewise requests that 50 masons from the 1st division may be sent to Almeida, on the 1st of Decem- ber, to relieve the masons of the 4th division, in lieu of the masons belonging to the 6th division, by the General Orders of the 16th of November. 4. The relief will, till further orders, be made by those numbers of the 1st instant, of the masons of the 6th division. ARTILLERY. G. 0. Placencia, Uih July, 1809. 4. How to be rationed. {See Commissariat.) G. O. Badujoz, Z\st Oct. 1809, 3. Horses to be exercised. {See Cavalry.) 5. The Commander of the Forces desires that the oflficers com- manding brigades of artillery will distinctly understand, that he holds them responsible for the condition of the artillery horses attached to their brio-ades; and thev will take measures that the officers and men of the gunner drivers do their duty by taking proper care of them. A. G. 0. Badajoz, 20th Nov. 1809. 1. Officers commanding brigades of artillery are requested to give directions, that when the horses attached to their guns are sent to water, or to exercise, they may be marched regularly under the com- mand of an officer of the gunner drivers ; an officer of the gunner drivers should also attend all horse parades. AUDITOR GENERAL OF ACCOMPTS. G. 0. St. Pe, Uih Nov. 1813. 6. R. Dawkins, Esq., Auditor General of Accompts, having ar- rived at Lisbon, all public accoimtants arc to send to him, as soon as possible, their respective accoiuits properly attested. BADAJOZ. 17 BADAJOZ. 6. O. Camp bpfore Badajoz, 7th April, 1812. 1. It is now full time that the plunder of Badajoz should cease; and the Commandoi- of the Forces requests that an Officer and six steady Non-commissioned Officers may be sent from each regiment, British and Portuguese, of the 3d, 4tli, 5th, and liglit divisions, into the town to-morrow morning, at five o'clock, in order to bring away any men who may be straggling there. 2. The Commander of the Forces has ordered the Provost Marshal into the town ; he has orders to execute any man he may find in the act of plunder, after he shaU arrive there. This order to be communicated to the Portuo-uese, as well as to the British troops. Gr. O. Camp be/o)-e Baclajo:::, Sth April, \5\2. 1. The roUs must be called in camp every hour, and all per- sons must attend till further orders. 2. Brigadier General Power is ordered, and held responsible, that no British or Portuguese soldiers, excepting those belonging to the place, or having a passport from a Field Officer, shall go into Badajoz, till further orders. 3. The Commander of the Forces is sorry to learn that the brigade in Badajoz, instead of being a protection to the people, plun- der them more than those who stormed the town. 4. Brigadier General Power's brigade are to be put under arms to-morrow morning at daylight, and to continue under arms until further orders. The Briofadier General is to send a state to Head Quarters, every six hours, of the number of men under arms, in the form of the daily morning state. 5. The ladders in the counterscarp and scarp of the fort are to be taken out of the ditch to-morrow morning at day-light, by fatigue parties of Brigadier General Power's brigade ; the Brigadier General will report when this order is obeyed. 6. The Commander of the Forces calls upon the Staff Officers of the army, and the commanding and other Officers of regiments, to assist him in putting an end to the disgraceful scenes of drunkoinicss and plunder which are going on at Badajoz. 7. The Provost Marshal of the Army, and the ^Assistant Provosts of the several divisions, arc to attend there to-morrow at daylight, and throughout the day. !;& BAGGAGE 4 8. Brigadier General Power is requested to place 50 men, with Officers in proportion, on guard, at the gate of Elvas, and another, of the same number, at the breaches; to prevent soldiers from entering the town, and from quitting it with bundles of any descrip-^ tion. 9. British and Portuguese soldiers are forbid to go into Badajoz, and the Provosts are to punish those they may find there, as being guilty of disobedience of orders, unless they should have a pass signed by a Field Officer, or the Commanding Officer of the regi- ment. G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, lOth June, 1812. 7 to 12. (See Plunder.) BAGGAGE. G. O. Oporto, 23d May, 1809. 1. The Commander of the Forces has been informed, and indeed has observed, that notwithstanding the orders issued by the late Com- mander of the Forces and himself, much of the private baggage of the army is moved upon bullock cars. The Officers must have felt the inconvenience which this mode of transporting their baggage must be to themselves personally. It is scarcely possible that the baggage can keep up with them, even at present ; and when the army will move in larger divisions, it will become quite impossible. The public incon- A'enience resulting from this mode of transporting private baggage is still greater. I'he Commander of the Forces is aware that, in forced marches, and in bad weather, it may happen that animals provided for carriage may knock up; but he hopes that the Officers of the army ■will consider it as a determined measure, that no baggage is to be car- ried upon bidlock cars, excepting that allowed by the late Com- mander of the Forces ; and that those who have baggage to carry must be provided with mules or horses. G. O. Coimbra, 29th May, 1809. G. The use of carts to carry baggage of any description is again positively forbid; and it is equally forbidden to have guards with any baggage. G. O. Alverca, 27th July, 1810. 1, 2, & 4. On the hne of march. {See Column of March.) BAGGAGE. 19 G. 0. Pombeiro, I8th March, 1811. 2,3. (6>e General Orders.) 4. It is also very important tliat the departure of and placino;- the haggage of the troops, as directed, should be accurately attended to : unless this is done, the Officers and troops must suffer personal incon- venience. G, 0. Portalegre, 23d July, 1811. 1. {See Carts.) G. O. Castello Branco, 2d Aug. 1811. 1 . The Commander of the Forces has observed that the baorgasfe of some of the Officers of the — reg. is conveyed upon carts, which is positively contrary to repeated orders ; and he desires that this may not happen again. G. O. Niza, 1 bth April, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces observes that there are several carts on the march loaded with private baggage and other articles which ought not to be so carried ; to which subject he calls the atten- tion of General Officers commanding brigades and divisions. 2. When troops in the same or neighbouring cantonments, or in the same column, are to separate on the march, the Officer commanchng each part of the column wliicli separates, should leave a steady Non- commissioned Officer at the point of separation, in order to direct the baggage of the troops to follow by the right road. G. O. Fuente de la Pe/la, 17 th July, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces is anxious that, during the period that the army shall be so near the enemy, as at present, an arrange- ment should be adopted respecting the baggage, anmiunition and com- missariat with the troops, Avhich will give them and their Officers all the convenience of having their baggage with them, and ^^ ill provide that it shall not impede the movements of the army. 3. All baggage and stores of all descriptions, excepting the baggage of the General Officers who may reside in the town, must be packed every evening at sunset, and must be placed in a convenient sitviation out of the town, and the animals to carry the baggage must be near it. 4. All baggage and stores, every morning at the hoin* the troops turn out, must be loaded till the troops shall be dismissed. G. O. Zubiete, 1 1 th July, 1813. 1. The Commander of the Forces calls the attentionof the General C 2 20 BAGGAGH:, IIKAVY. Officers and Commanding Officers of regiments, in a very particular manner, to the orders whi(;h have been given for the regulation of the inarch of the baggage of the army, which he begs may be attended to. He directs that the batmen and men attending cattle may be made to carry their arms, accoutrements, and ammunition, on the march of their several regiments, at all times. G. . Aire, 1 6 th March, 1814. ■ 4 to 10. (See Detachments.) G. O. Viella, 18th March, 1814. 1. The Officers in charge of the baggage of the -, -, -, -, -, and the - regts., and the Paymaster of the - reg., are to be put in arrest, for neglect of duty, in allowing the batmen attached to the baggage of their several regiments to put their arms on the mules contrary to orders, to which their attention was again called only two days ago. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests that the following mea- sures may be taken to prevent the baggage from filling and impeding the roads. 4. The General Officers commanding divisions arc requested to order one man of the Staff Corps of cavalry to attend the baggage on the march. 5. The Officer who will be with the baoforaCTe of the loading brigade is to march on one side of the road, and all the ba^jo^aore is to follow him. 6. The soldiers of the Staff Corps are to keep clear on the opposite side of the road a sufficient space for a carriage to pass. This must be done whether the baofgrajje is mo vino- or halted. BAGGAGE, HEAVY. G. O. Coimbra, 30th May, 1809. 2. The Commandinc: Officers of those resimonts which are in want of any articles now in the regimental stores at Lisbon will send to the Quarter Master General a list of the articles so required, stating where they are to be found, and the names of the persons in charge of them : Heads of departments will do the same. G. O. Coimbra, 2nd Jane, 1809. The order No. 2 of the 30th May, has not been attended to;— no regiment having yet sent to the Quarter Master General any account 3AGGAGI:, HEAVY, 21 of articles required from Lisbon. The earliest attention must be o-iven to all orders. In this instance, the regiments may feel the o-reatest inconvenience for want of those articles in store at Lisbon, which it was the intention of the orders of 30th May to sujjply, and which articles they cannot get by any other means. G. O. 'Abrantes, lOth June, 1809. L The baggage of the army is immediately to be disembarked from the transports in the Tagus, and to bo placed in stores at Lisbon. Each regiment will as soon as possible send to Lisbon an Officer, or a careful Non-commissioned Officer, to superintend the removal of the baggage belonging to the regiment to the store-house allotted to receive it. These Officers and Non-commissioned Officers will report themselves on their arrival at Lisbon to the Assistant Quarter blaster General stationed there, and will receive his directions respecting the store-house to be allotted for the baggage of the regiment, the means of re- moving it from the transport to the store-house, and those for arrano-- inor it there. 2. After the baggage shall have been placed in the store-houses at Lisbon, it must be in charge of one Non-commissioned Officer or steady soldier of each regiment, who is to be left there ; and all the other Officers and Non-commissioned Officers, sent to Lisbon respectino- baggage, nmst return to join the army. 4. Should any regiment have Officers or Non-commissioned Officers at Lisbon, who can perform the duty relative to regimental baggage. Officers commanding regiments will send instructions to them agreeably to the above orders : and there will be no occasion for such resfiments to detach persons for the above duties. G. O. Abrantes, 19tk June, 1809. 2. The Commissary General will take care that all regimental baggage and stores lodged in the stores at Abrantes, for which he will give his receipt, are sent to Lisbon by water, and lodged in the reoi- mental stores of the regiment to which they belong; and his Officers at Lisbon will take the receipt of the Non-commissioned Officer in charge of the regimental stores at Lisbon for it. G. O. Lisbon, llt/i Oct. 1809. 6 & 7. (See Carts.) G. O. Celorico, 30th March, 1811. 2. The Commander of the Forces has received frequent repre- sentations from the agents of transports respecting the great quantity oi baggage on board the transports belonging to each of the regiments; 22, BAGGAGE, HEAVY. much of which It is stated consists of old clothing, empty boxes, and packing cases, which take up great space, and must be entirely use- less. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests the Commanding Officers of reo-iments wall send to Lisbon an Officer belonging to each, in order to arrange the baggage, and to destroy such as may be useless, or may be of the description above referred to. G. O. Quinta in front of Elvas, Zd June, 1811. 7. The Commander of the Forces has had occasion to notice in the General Orders of the 30th March, No. 2, the inconvenience that was felt from the great quantities of baggage in the transports; and having referred to the Commander in Chief upon this subject, the Commander of the Forces has been informed that the regiments which embarked at different times for Portugal had left regimental depots of their heavy baggage behind them, where they certainly should have depo- sited all articles not required in the field. 8. Under these circumstances, the quantities of heavy baggage which are now on board the transports in the Tagus ought not to be there; and the Commander in Chief has been pleased to give directions that the Storekeeper General at Portsmouth may receive them into his stores, from whence they can be sent to the regimental deposits. 9. The Commander of the Forces is not disposed to deprive any reo-iment, or any individual Officer, of what may be necessary or con- venient to them ; but from all the accounts he has received, much of the bao-orao-e at Lisbon must be entirely useless to the regiments, as well as to the Officers ; while, on the other hand, it is very inconvenient and expensive to keep it where it is. 10. The Commander of the Forces therefore requests the Officers commanding regiments will give directions to the Officers of their several recriments sent to Lisbon under the General Orders of the 30th March, on the concerns of the baggage, to select the baggage, as well belonging to the regiment, as to individual Officers, which it will be con- venient for them to retain in the country ; and to apply to the Assistant Quarter Master General at Lisbon for tonnage to send the remainder to Portsmouth to the stores of the Storekeeper General. 11. Every package thus sent is to be marked ' Regimental baggage of — batt. — reg. to be lodged in the stores of the Storekeeper General,' 12. The Officers commanding regiments are requested to report to the Quarter Master General what articles of regimental baggage they will retain at Lisbon fur their regiments. BAGGAGE STORE. 23 BAGGAGK STORE. G. 0. Vera, 1st Nov. 1813. 4. The following letter from the Military Secretary of His Royal Highness the Commander in Chief to His Excellency the Commander of the Forces, is pviblished for general information : — 'My Lord, (Copy.) Horse Guards, I3th Oct., ]8'[3. In consequence of the representations received from your Lordship of the inconvenience to which the Officers of the army under your command are subjected by the difficulties that occur in forwarding to them articles of private baggage and equipment from this country, I have the Commander in Chief's commands to acquaint you, that an arrangement has been made with the Storekeeper General to forward, in the transports appropriated for the conveyance of stores from the depot at Plymouth, such articles of private baggage as may be sent to his care at that place, under the following regulations, which your Lordship will be pleased to publish in General Orders, for the information of the Officers serving under your command : — 1st. Such Officers as may be desirous of availing themselves of this arrangement, will instruct their friends or agents in this country, that the Storekeeper at Plymouth will not take charge of or forward any article of baggage, unless the land carriage to that place shall be paid. 2d. Each article must be directed to the individual for whom it is intended, and to the care of John Trotter, Esq., Storekeeper General at Plymouth : and it will be expedient for the agent or friend to write a letter of advice to that officer, that such packages, stating the contents, have been fonvarded by the waggon or coach, 3d. The Storekeeper General will forward these packages by every opportvuiity that may occur, taking a receipt from the master of the transport, and transmitting a list of the articles, and for whom they are intended, to the Commissary General of the army in Spain; by whom, or by \vhose order, they will be delivered to the individuals to whom they are addressed. 4th. A charge of freight for the transport of each private baggage Avill be made against each individual Officer in the following pro- portions : — s. d. Small packages under one-eighth of a ton measurement 1 one-eighth 2 6 one-fourth 5 one-half 10 three-fourths 15 • one ton , 20 24 BAT MEN — BAT MONEY — BAT AND FORAGE MONEY. The charfje will be made against the name of each Officer uicluded in the list transmitted to the Commissary General, and the latter will collect and keep a separate account of the amount which will be appropriated, as may be hereafter decided upon. Monthly returns of the private j^ackages remaining in store at Plymouth will be transmitted to the Commissary General for the in- formation of the armv- I have the commands of His Royal Highness to desire that your Lordship will be pleased to give such additional orders as you may think necessary for the care of this private baggage after its arrival at the destined port in Spain, and for its subsequent conveyance to the army. And should anything occur to your Lordship, as being necessary to make this arrangement more clearly understood or more convenient to the army, I am directed to request you will communi- cate your wishes to me accordingly. I have the Honor to be. My Lord, &c. &c. &c. To Field Marshal (Signed) H. Torrrns, The Marquis of Wellington, K. G., Military Secretary: &c. &c. &c. BAT MEN. G. O. Aire, I6th March, 1814. 5 to 9. Always to have their arms in their hands. (See Detach- ments.) BAT MONEY. G. O. Abrantcs, l^thJune, 1809. {See Mules.) G. O. Abrantes, 23dJime, 1809. (See Mules.) A BAT AND FORAGE MONEY. G. O. Merida, 1st September, 1809. L The following Regulations respecting the issue of Biit and Forage Money, having been approved of by his Mnjesty, are to be conformed to accordingly. BAT AND FORAGE MONEY. '>5 Allowances of Forage Money fo ihe General and Staff OJficcrs serving on Foreign Stations. No. of I!;itions Nn. of Rations per diem at eJ. jner diem at Hil. 100 Commissary of Accounts . 20 Deputy ditto 15 Assistant ditto. . . . 10 Gen. Commanderof the Forces General 80 Lieutenant General ... GO Major General 40 Brigadier General .... 30 Adjutant General .... 20 Deputy Adjutant General . . 15 Assistant Adjutant General . 10 DeputyAssistant Adjutant General 6 Inspecting' Commissary Quarter Master General . . 20 Inspector of Hospitals . Deputy Quarter Master General 15 Assistant Quarter Master General 10 Dep, As. Quarter Master General 6 Military Secretary .... 10 Aide de Camp 10 Brigade Major 10 Surjreon to the Gen. commanding 10 Provost Marshal .... 3 Deputy Provost Marshal . . 3 Baggage Master General . . 10 Bridge Master 10 Captain of Guides .... 10 Deputy Judge Advocate . . 10 (Regimental.) Commissary of Provisions . 15 Deputy ditto 6 Commissary General . . 40 Deputy Commissary Gen. 15 Dep. Ass. Commissary Gen. 10 10 30 15 12 14 6 8 6 2 2 10 10 10 3 Dep. Inspector of Hospitals Physicians . Purveyor Deputy Purveyor . Surgeon Apothecary Assistant Surgeon . Hospital Mate . Brigade Chaplain . Inspector of Foreign Corps Town or Fort Major Town or Fort Adjutant Colonel commanding a battalion Colonel not commanding Lieutenant Colonel commanding Lieut. Col. not commanding Major commanding Major not commanding Captain commanding Captain with company Company Captain absent Subalterns each . , Adjutant Quarter Masters of Cavalry Quarter Masters of Infantry Surgeon Assistant Surgeon , Paymaster Captain without a company Rations of Forage money at 6il. per diem. 11 9 10 8 9 7 7 5 2 1 1 1 1 5 1 5 3 Baggage money. £. s. 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.10 Bat money. £. s, 10.— 10.— 10.— 10.— 10.— 10.— 10.— 10.— 10.— 3.15 5.— 5.— 7.10 3.15 7.10 7.10 10. 10.— 2G BAT AND FORAGE MONEY. Regulations relative to Bat and Forage Money. 1. The period at which 200 days biit, baggage, and forage money is issued must depend on local circumstances, to be determined by the General commanding in each particular service ; but when 165 days forage money in the same year is oixlered to be issued, it is to be understood that neither bat nor baggage money is included. 2. Deputies, acting in the absence of their principals, are to receive the same as if they were at the head of the department, provided their principals have not, or do not receive it. Assistants succeeding to the charge of staff departments are to receive the same as Deputies. 3. Regimental Officers having brevet rank are to receive the pro- portion allotted to their rank, and not according to their regimental commissions.^ 4. An Officer holding two commissions, or two employments of any kind, is to receive foj one only. 5. To enable them to equip themselves for field-service, all Officers, (staff or regimental) ordered for the first time to join an army on foreio-n service, if they embark during the period on which 200 days bat, baggage, and forage money was issued to the troops on that service, are to be permitted to receive that allowance, whatever the period of their arrival may be : in like manner, if they embark during the period of 165 days' forage money, they are permitted to receive that allowance; unless, however, they shall have received at any time previous to em- barking, or are to receive, any outfit money, or sums by any other name or denomination on the above account, in which case such sums are to be deducted : but Officers (either staff or regimental), being absent on leave, on account of ill health or private affairs, on their returning to their duty, are not to receive bat, baggage, and forage allowance, unless they shall produce proper certificates that they have embarked not later than 61 days after the period when such allowance commences, and it shall appear to the Officer commanding that they have used duo diligence in returning to their duty. 6. In b^it and forage allowance given to each company, the bat money and two rations of forage being allowed for the service of the company, the Officer actually commanding the company is to receive it in the first instance ; and any Officer taking the command during the period of the issue is entitled to receive from him a due proportion of that money for the remainder of the period : this regulation also applies to the bat money and to rations of forage money issued to the Pay- master and Surgeon. 7. Officers who may obtain promotion, or be appointed to staff situ- BAT AND FORAOE MONEY. 27 ations, provided it is notified in orders to the army to which they belong, before half the period for which bat and forage money has been issued expires, are entitled to receive the difference between the sums paid to them in their former rank, and the rank or situation to which they are promoted or appointed : staff situations are not to receive any difference of bat and forage money, if their promotions or appointments are notified subsequent to half the period for which bat and forage money has been issued. Supplementary returns, according to the following form, are to be immediately sent in to the Quarter Master General for all claims to additional allowances for the last 200 days issue arising from tho above regulations. Supplementary Returns of Officers of the ■ Regiment of for 200 days Bat, Bcujycuje, and Forage Money. Rank and Names, No. of Ra- tions at Gd. Forage Money, Baggage Money. Bat Money. Total. Remarks. The period of the late issue of 200 days bat and forage allowance is considered as having commenced on the 1st of March, and as endino- on the 16th of September, Oflicers having claims under Regulation No, 5, must state the date of their embarkation, and that of their arrival with the army ; as also whether they have previously received any of the other allowances therein mentioned, and whether returning to their duty, or joinino- for the first time. 28 BAT AND FORAGE MONEY. Officers having claims under the Regulation No. 1, must state the date of their promotion or appointment. G. O. Badajoz, 23d Sept. 1809. 5. Of the three returns of the 16-5 days' forage money sent in by reo-iments to the Quarter Master General's Office, one Avill be sent back to the regiments after being examined, \Yhich must be given in to the Commissary General, when payment of the amount is claimed by the Regimental Paymaster. 6. Cojiy of a letter from Sir David Dundas, K.B., Conmiander iu Chief, to Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Welleslcy : — {Circular.) 'Sir, Horse Guards, 1 7th July, 1 809- Referring to my letter of the 6th ult., transmitting printed Regulations respecting the bat and forage money of the army, I am to acquaint you for your further information and gviidance, that the Lords Commissioners of His jMajesty's Treasury', in directing that particular attention may be paid to these and other Regulations laid down by the Treasury Board, have desired that it may be distinctly imderstood that the bascraffe and bat money should in no case be issued more than once in any one year to troops going or being on foreign service ; or for more than 365 days, should not take place, except under very special circumstances, vnitil the expiration of 90 days at least after the issue of the first. Their Lordships approve that the allowance to troops taking the field at home shoidd continue under the existinof Regulations ; and in the event of embarkation the difference, if any, is to be made good to the Officer embarking. A misconception having arisen on some occasions when troops were ordered to embark, that they are entitled to an allowance inider the description of embarkation money, it is to be understood in the army tliat the bfit and baggage money and the allowance for 200 days forage will be issued henceforward to the troops before they embark for foreign service, unless they shall have previously received it within the same year ; and that no other allowance is Ibrthcoming on that occa- sion, except in cases of promotion, when the difference will be issued in conformity to the Regulations laid dovt n by the Board of General Officers. (Signed) D. Dundas, Commander in Chief.'' BAT AND FOUAOE MONEV nKE-TIIVKS. 29 ing laid Ijefore me your lordship's disi)atch 60 COLONELS DISMISSED THE SERVICE, of the 8th, and its inclosures, relative to the conduct of the troops, and to that of Colonels and in particular ; I am to acquaint your lordship, in reference to the assurances conveyed to you in my dispatch of the 22d of J\dy last, I could not delay a moment in submitting the subject of your present communication to the Prince Regent. His Royal Highness very much regrets to find that instances of irreo-ularity have occurred so tlisgraceful to the British army and nation ; and His Royal Highness is confident that such irregularity is attributable alone to the neglect and inattention of regimental Officers to the orders and regulations which your lordship has, from time to time, issued for the maintenance of discipline, and for the protection of the inhabitants of the country, which is the immediate theatre of your operations. His Royal Highness has authorised me to bring before Him the names of all Officers whom your lordship may report, as havino- failed in this essential discharge of their duty ; and considering the nature of the reports transmitted in your present dispatch of the neglect and incapacity manifested by the conduct of Colonels • and , His Royal Highness desires you will acquaint these Officers that He has no further occasion for their services. You will, therefore, be pleased to send them to England immediately upon the receipt of this dispatch, placing in the command of their respective regiments. Brevet Lieut. Col. and Brevet Lieut. Col. ; to the Lieutenant Colonelcies of which corps respectively those Officers will be gazetted without loss of time. I have further to desire that your lordship will be pleased to publish this letter to the army luider your command ; in order that, by the above-named exercise of the royal prerogative, the Officers serving in France may be made aware of what the inevitable consequence will be of their failure to discharge with energy and zeal the duties they owe to their comitry, their profession, and to their honor : with such an example before them, they may be assured that no Officer ^\\\\ ever be reconuuended to the Prince Regent for promotion who fails to merit your approbation. Yours, sincerely. Field Marshal, Frederick, The Marquis of Wellington, K.G. Commander in Chief." G. O. Toulouse, \bth May, 1814. 2. Major , of the — reg., is appointed to act as Lieut. Col. to the — reg. till the pleasure of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent is known, vice , who retires. COLUMN OF MARCH. 61 COLUMN OF MARCH. G. O. Coimbra, 3d May, 1809. 2. l^pon all occasions, when the army will march, it w ill be in one or more columns, on one or different roads, with a view to take up a position; or by separate battalions, brigades, or divisions, with a view to occu^iy certain cantonments. In the first case, the reserve artillery and stores, dra^vn or carried by horses or mules, are to ibUow the troops ; then the bao'craffe of regiments and individuals of each column is to follow, arranged in the order in wdiich the troops or individual ^vill stand in the column ; and, lastly, the artillery and commissariat stores in carts, drawn by bullocks. 3. In the other cases, when battalions or larger divisions are to take up cantonments, the baggage of each division going to a separate can- tonment is to follow that division ; and is to be arranged in the order in which each corps or individual will stand in the order of march of the chvision to which he may belong. 4. On aU occasions the leaders of columns, whether composed of the whole army or of smaller divisions, will halt once in every hour and a half, for five minutes, to allow the men to fall out : and Commandinof Officers of companies will be held responsible if any man falls out of the ranks at anytime during the march, excepting during these halts; or is absent from his company at the end of it, upon any occasion, excepting sick and consequent inability to keep up. 6. When circumstances will oblige battalions in rear of any column to halt, the head of such cohmin must not be halted without the spe- cial orders of the Officer commanding the column; who will judge of the necessity of halting according to the length of the interval which will thereby be occasioned in his column ; the necessity there is that the column should be weU closed up ; and the probability that, from the nature of the impediments of the road, the head of the column wiU soon be halted, and give time to the rear to close up. G. O. Coimbra, 9th May, 1809. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests that attention may be paid to the order relative to soldiers marching out of the ranks ; and he desires that the files may be coimted, and if men are absent, the roll of each company shall be called when the men will reach their ground after a march, and the absentees are to be reported to the Officers commandino; briofades. G. O. Convento do Grijon, 1 \th May, 1809. 4. The Commander of the Forces calls the attention of Officers conmuvnding regiments and companies, to the orders respecting the 62 COLUMN OF MARCH. reoTilarlty of march, keeping their companies collected, and not allow- incr their men to straggle : Lieut. Col. of the — Portuguese is referred particularly to this order. G. O. Abrantes, lUh June, 1809. 1. The Commander of the Forces desires that the troops should always march at day-light, in order that they may reach the ground at as early an hour as may he practicable : he is also desirous that they should hut every day ; and it is to be understood, that they are to hut invariably where there is wood, conveniently situated in refer- ence to water. This wood, however, must not be olive trees, or other valuable fruit trees. 3. In future. General Officers commanding divisions and brigades will direct, that men taken sick upon a march may be carried on till orders will be given for formhig a general or brigade hospital. G. O. Alverca, 11 th July, 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers commanding divisions and brigades, and the Officers conmianding regiments, will invariably adopt effectual measures to prevent the streets of the towns in which they may be cantoned, or the roads in the neighbourhood of their cantonments, from being choked up with baofcrasfe, carriacres, or othenvise. 2. All carriages and loaded animals on their march must, when halted, if only for a short period, be packed in a field in the neighbour- hood of the high road, or housed ; but must not on any account be left in the streets of any village or on the road. 3. When a regiment on its march is halted for any length of time, or when halted, is bivouacked, the soldiers must not be permitted to sit or lie down upon the road, but must be placed on one side of it. 4. The Officers commanding detachments with baggage or carriages of any description, the conductors of ordnance or commissariat stores, and the Officers commanding regiments, are responsible for a strict obedience of this order. 5. The General and other Officers of the amiy will see the necessity of an early and strict obedience to the orders respecting the marching, cantoning, and provisioning of the troops, and to the preservation of order and discipline, as well as those which may be issued for the operations of the troops. G. O. Lousao, 1 6//t March, 1811. 7. The Commander of the Forces requests that, for route marches, each company in every battalion of infantry, may be told off in threes : when the column is to be iormed for the march, the companies must COLUMN OF MARCH. G3 bo wlieeled forward or backward by threes, and each stand in column of three men in front, which is as large a lumiber as the greater pro- portion of the roads in Portugal will admit. This front can easily be increased or diminished, as circumstances may render expedient. 8. The Commander of the Forces refers the Oflicers particularly to his orders regarding the march of companies or smaller divisions through a defile, or any other difiiculty ; the soldiers cannot make the march with ease to themselves, if they are obliged or allowed, by run- ning, to close up intervals, which the difficulties of the road may occa- sion. G. O. ' Quincoces, nth June, \^13. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests the attention of the Ge- neral Officers to his order of the 16th March, 1811, directinof that the column of march of the infantry shall be formed by sections of three men to the front. 2. In the defiles through which the army is likely to march, it is very desirable that great attention should be paid to the march of the baggage, the hour at which it is to set off, and the order in which it is formed. 3. When more than one division of infantry, or brigade of cavalry, march upon the same road, from the same camp, it is desirable that the baggage of each should follow it ; and this must be the practice unless otherwise ordered. When the country is open, two or more divisions of infantry, or brigades of cavalry, moving from the same camp, are to march half an hour after each other : when the country is close^ they are to march one hour after each other. 4. The baggage is to be formed as follows, unless otherwise or- dered: — 1st. Oxen for the day's provision of meat. 2d. Wheel carriages dra^vn by horses or mules. 3d. Wheel carriages with iron axle-trees drawn by bidlocks. 4th. Mules with ammunition. 5th. The baggage of the Stafi[' of the division, or brigade of cavalry. 6th, Camp kettle, or tent mules ; and the baggage of the Officers of regiments, in the order, by regiments, in which the regiments stand in column. 7th. The Commissariat upon mules. 5. All bullock cars upon wooden axle trees, and droves of oxen, excepting those required for the day's supply, for cacli di\ision, or brigade of cavalry, are to follow the whole column, which W\\\ move from the same camp. 64 COMMAND (temporary). 6. Officers are to take care that all the baggage is ready to start at the hour appointed for the march of the division. 7. The Commander of the Forces likewise requests the attention of the Officers to the march of their several regiments, troops, and com- panies, in marching through a continuation of narrow roads and defiles, such as must be passed in this country. It is scarcely ever necessary for the rear to move at an accelerated pace, in order to close up to the front of a column : whatever may be the distance to which the passage of a difficulty may throw any body of troops to the rear, it is almost certain, that the head of a column will meet with others, which will enable the rear to gain its distance, without hurrying the troops : and if such difficulty should not occur, it is in the power of the Com- mander of the column to halt the head of it ; as it is better that the head should halt, than that the rear should be hurried. Officers com- manchng troops and companies will attend to tliis. 8. The Commander of the Forces likewise requests, that when the names of several villages are marked in the route to be passed through, the Staff Officer leading the column will inquire from his guide for each of them successively. G. O. Viella, nth March, 1814. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests the General Officers commandintj divisions, to march their divisions in columns of three men abreast, upon all occasions, when practicable, excepting when forming to attack an enemy. ON COMMAND. G. O. Badajoz, 8fh Sept. 1809. 1. Explanation required In returns. (See Returns.) COMMAND (TEMPORARY). G. O. Celorico, 4th Aug. 1810. 4. When a Lieut. Colonel of a regiment is announced in General Orders to command a brigade, of w inch the regiment under his com- mand forms part, he is to receive a Staff allowance of Lieut. Colonel on the Staff, equal to the subsistence of his rank. G. O. Frenedii, IGth Feb. 1812. 7. The following letter from the Secretary at War has been re- COMMISSARIAT. 65 ceived by the Commander of the Forces, and is published for the in- formation of the army. Circular. (Copy.) ' War Office, lOthJan. 1812. ' My Lord, The Prince Regent having taken into consideration the extraor- dinary expenses to which a regimental Officer is subject, in conse- quence of succeeding, without a regular Staff appointment, to the com- mand of His Majesty's troops abroad, by the death or absence of the commanding Officer; His Royal Highness is pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to order, that when a command shaU devolve on a Field Officer, or an Officer of an inferior rank, the Officer succeeding to the temporary command shall, if possessing the rank of a Field Officer, receive an allowance of twenty shillings per diem, and if below that rank, the allowance often shillings per chem; the same to be paid for the period during which he shall actually exercise the command, and in addition to his regimental pay and allowances. You will be pleased to notify this communication to the troops under your command, with special directions that the same be duly observed as a stanchng order on the station. (Signed) Palmerston.' To Viscount Wellington, K.B. COMMISSARIAT. Gr. O. Coimbra, 4fh May, 180d. 4. An Assistant Commissary, with the necessary number of clei-ks, will be attached to each brigrade of infantry, to each reoriment of cavalry, to the artillery, and to Head Quarters, to whom applications must be made for provisions and supplies of all kinds required for the brigade, corps, or department to which they will be attached. No requi- sitions must be made upon the country, excepting by the Commissary General, his Deputy, or Assistants; unless incases of necessity, in which small bodies of troops may be on the march unattended by a Commissary; which cases of necessity must always be clearly made out to the satisfaction of the Commander of the Forces. 5. All requisitions made contrary to this order, will be paid for by the CommissaiT, and the amount charged to the account of the Officer who will have signed it. 6. The Officers of the army must have obsei'ved the scarcity of all the supplies which our army requires in Portugal ; at the same time, that the discipline and efficiency of the troops depend upon their QQ COMMISSARIAT. regular delivery. The Commander of the Forces trusts, therefore, that the General Officers of the army, and the Commandmg Officers of regiments, particularly those who may be detached, will communi- cate constantly with the Commissariat department attached to their brigades and regiments ; and will advise and assist them as far as may be in their power, in their endeavours to procure supplies for the troops. G. O. Coimbra, 5th May, 1809. 2. Whenever an order is given for troops to march on the following day, the Commissaries attached to those troops, are to issue to them one day's meat, which is to be cooked on that night for the following day ; so that the troops on their arrival at their new ground, having carried their provisions for the day, will be sure to have them. G. O. Coimbra, 6th May, 1809. 7. The Commissary General will take care that the Assistant Commissaries attached to brigades of infantry and regiments of cavalry have with them each three days' bread, and three days' meat, for the troops to which they are attached respectively. 9. The Portuguese troops attached to the British brigades are to be victualled by the Assistant Commissary of Brigades to which they are attached ; and are to receive, each man, one pound and a half of bread, or one pound of biscuit, and half a pound of meat per diem. Cavalry, the same as the British cavalry. G. O. Ruivas, 17 th May, 1809. 2, 3, and 4. (See Bread.) G. O. S. Pedro, 19th May, 1809. 4. 7. (See Bread.) G, O. Ruivas, 20th May, 1809. 1, 2, and 3. {See Bread.) G. O. Oporto, 23d May, 1809. 2. In addition to the ration ordered for the Portuguese troops, by the General Orders, 6th May, 1809, No. 9, they are to receive, each man, one pint of wine per diem, in the same manner as those in the service of His Majesty. G. O. Coimbra, 29th May, 1809. 8. No soldier may be employed to press carts or bullocks for draught or food, unless accompanied and directed by the Assistant Commissary of the brigade, or his deputy, or clerk, except in cases of evident necessity, when the Commanding Officer of the brigade, in the COMMISSARIAT. 67 absence of the Assistant Commissary, may direct, that carts or bul- locks for draught, or food, may be pressed, in which case an Officer must command the party ; and the Officer commanding the brigade should report the circumstance as soon as possible to Head Quarters. G. O. Coimbra, 30th May, 1809. 3. Rations for mules or horses. (See Forage.) G. O. Coimbra, 3\st May, 1809. 1. Shoes to be issued. (^See Shoes.) G. O. Coimbra, 3d June, 1809. 2. Whenever it is possible for the Assistant Commissaries of Bri- gades to issue the quantity, cavalry must receive and carry three days' corn, and the infantry three days' bread. G. O. Abrantes, 8th June, 1809. 1. (See Shoes and Camp Kettles.) 2. Various complaints having been made to the Commander of the Forces of the irregularity of the delivery of articles from the Com- missariat^ the following rules are to be observed upon that subject in future. 3. When articles are delivered to troops from a general store, the Commissary General must, if possible, have two or more stores for the dehvery of each article ; viz., forage, corn, wood, meat, bread, and wine. 4. He must signify to the Assistant Commissaries of brigades and regiments at which store, and where situated, troops in the brigade or regiment will receive their supplies ; and in what order by brigades, and at what hour the supphes will be delivered to the troops of each brio^ade or res^iment at each store. 5. In general, however, it is better that the troops of each brigade or regiment should receive their supplies at the brigade or regimental store. 6. When the army shall halt, a commencement must be made to make the deliveries at the Commissariat stores at daylight ; and the delivery must be continued without interruption till the whole of the troops, who receive their supplies at such store, shall have received them. The soldiers of each brigade or regiment will attend to receive the supplies at the hour appointed for them precisely, and not before. 7. The meat for the troops must be invariably delivered to them from a brigade or regimental store ; and should be killed on the pre- ceding night, or at daylight in the morning, when the army halts, F 2 gg COMMISSARIAT. When it marches, the order of the 5th of May comes in force, and the meat should be killed, delivered, and cooked as soon as possible after the orders for marching are given out. 8. When the army marches, the Commissary General should notify as soon as possible to the Assistant Commissaries of brigades and regiments of cavalry, where the store of each article of supply for the troops will be made to each brigade or regiment. The deli- veries on marching days must commence as soon as possible after the troops reach their ground. 9. It is obvious, however, tiiat on marching days it is still more important than it is on halting days, that the delivery should be made from a brigade or regimental, rather than from a general store. 10. The Assistant Commissaries of regiments of cavalry and brigades must not ho changed, unless the change is notified in general orders. 1 1 . The Assistant Commissaries with brigades and with regiments of cavalry must take care to obtain copies of all general orders from the Brigade Majors or Adjutants respectively. The Commissary General is responsible that all otlier officers of the department, not attached to brigades of infantry or regiments of cavahy, have copies of the general orders. G. O. Abranies, 17 th June, ISQO. 6. (See Ovens.) G. O. Abrantes, 20lh June, 1809. 1. (See RourE.) 2. As the supply of cattle is not now plenty, all the troops in the huts, and in the towns of Abrantes, Punhete, and the neiiJ-hbourino- cantonments, will be supplied with salt meat for a few da^'s. G. O. Abrantes, 2\$tJune, 1809. 2 and 3. (See Shoes and Shirts.) G-. O. Abrantes, 25th June, 1809. 7. (See Camp Kettles.) 10. (See Pressing.) G. O. Abrantes, l&th June, 1809. 9. Complaints having been made by tlie Lieut. (General command- ing the cavalry, irom the — dragoons, to which Mr. Assistant Commissary G is attached, of his neglect of duly, of incapacity to perform his duty, and of his making false reports 1o Lieut. Colonel ; Mr. Assistant C'omniissary is dismissed from his office. He is to be released from arrest, and is to quit the army. COMMISSARIAT. GO Cr- O. Abranfes, 21 th June, 1809. 10. Mr. Assistant Commissary having expressed liis concern for the neglect of tluty of which he lias been guilty, and Lieut. General having expressed a desire that his conduct should be looked over upon this occasion, and that he should be reinstated in his office; the order of yesterday respecting him is countermanded, and he is to return to his duty with the — dragoons. The Commander of the Forces hopes, however, that Mr. \\ ill show, by his attention to his duty in future, that he merits the indulgence of Lieut. General ; and he hopes that the example of the dismissal of Mr. for the neglect of duty will operate as an example to all the Officers of the Commissariat. G. O. ■ Zarza Mayor, 4fh July, 1809. 15. General Officers commanding divisions and brigades will take care to notify to the troops to what day they have received bread upon every issue. G. O. Placencta, 9th July, ISOO. 4. As Commissaries have been appointed to supply all and every part of the army, to whom every individual entitled to provisions and forage can apply for what he requires ; no application, excepting by the Commissaries, must be made by any Officer, or soldier, or other persons attached to the army, to the magistrates of the country for any article whatever. (See Requisitions.) G. O. Placencia, 13th July, 1809. 1. Such regiments as have bakers, who can bake biscuit, are immediately to send in a list of their names to the Deputy Commis- sary General and to the Adjutant General's office ; and the bakers are to attend at the Deputy Commissary General's this evening at seven o'clock. 2. The attention of the General Officers is called to the orders of the 8lh of June, respecting the delivery of provisions by the Com- missaries ; and the Commander of the Forces begs to have from them a report that those orders have been complied with. G. O. Placencia, \Ath July, 1809. 4. When a brigade of artillery shall be detached with a division of infantry, the Officer commanding must give directions to the Com- missary of one of the brigades of infantry to provide the gunners, drivers, and horses with provisions and forage. G. O. Oropesa, 20ih July, 1809. The Commissaries must give receipts or pay for whatever they may 70 COMMISSARIAT. receive from the inhabitants of the country. The time of the Com- mander of Forces yesterday was occupied in hearing complaints of the Commissaries having taken different articles of provisions without giving receipts for them ; and he trusts that he shall have no further ground for noticing this disobedience of orders. Q O. Oropesa, 21s^ July, 1809. 2. The Commander of the Forces desires that the mules which may bring provisions should be allowed to go away as soon as the provisions shall be delivered and those who bring them shall have got their receipts. The most serious inconvenience has already resulted from the detention of those mules. G. O. Talavera de la Reyna, 30th July, 1 809. 2. (See Hospital.) G. O. ^esa de Ibor, eth August, 1809. 1. (See Hospital.) G^ O. Deleytosa, 9ih August, 1809. 1. As the troops composing the army in Spain have not received their rations regularly since the 22d oi" July, it is not just that the foil price of the ration should l)e stopped from the soldiers' pay : from the 23d of July, therefore, the stoppage fi-om the soldiers' pay, on account of his rations, is to be only threepence, until the supphes are such as it will be possible to make regular deliveries of provisions. The Commander of the Forces will hereafter give notice of the period at which the full price of the rations is to be charged to the men. G. O. Truxillo, list Aug. 1809. 1, The Commander of the Forces has been pleased to direct that Mr. Assistant Commissary G (see 26th June last) be dismissed from his situation as Assistant Commissary, in consequence of the representations of the Chief of his department. G. O. Merida, 27th Aug. 1809. 7. The troops to be charged full rations from the 25th. (See Rations.) G. O. Badajoz, 4th Sept. 1809. 5. The Commissary General is to make immediate arrangements for the payment in ready money, by the Assistant Commissaries attached to divisions and brigades. Sec, for supplies they may receive ; and for tliis purpose lie will this day send off to each of them sufficient sums of money; and he will take care, and be held responsible, that they are hereafter fully and regularly supplied with money. COMMISSARIAT. 71 6. The General Officers comniandinor divisions and brigades are requested to report to the Commander oi" the Forces if the Assistant Commissaries should neglect to obey these orders. G-. O, Badujoz, 2lst Sept. 1809. 2 and 3. (See Hospital.) Gr. O. Badajoz, 7th Oct. 1809. 8 to 11. {See Requisitions.) — {See Form of Return, in Ap- pendix. Form No. 2.) Gr. O. Gaviao, 28fh Dec. 1809. 1 to 4, on Quarters of Commissariat Officers. {See Cantonments and Inhabitants.) G-. O. Celorico, I4th May, 1810. 1. The Officers of the Commissariat have been frequently urged to attend to the orders of tlie Commissary General ; the Commander of the Forces is concerned to have to observe that many of them have neglected to obey his orders in very important instances, in which obedience was undoubtedly in their power. 2. He now pubHshes the names of Officers of the Commissariat from Avhom reports ought to ha\e been received, at stated periods, of the state of the magazines and supplies in their charge, with the dates of the last reports received from each ; shewing a ne^-lect of an im- portant duty, and a disobedience of a positive order. 3. The Commander of the Forces will take no further notice of this neglect, but to warn these gentlemen and others of the necessity of paying strict obetUence to the orders of their superiors ; and he assures them that the publication of their names to the army, as persons guilty of disobedience and neglect, will not be the only notice taken of such conduct in future. G. O. Celorico, 16/A Jime, 1810. 1. According to recent instructions which the Commissary General has received, it appears that single returns and receipts alone are required for rations, of which the army will take notice. G- O. Alverca, 9ih July, 1810. 1 and 2. Money to be paid in to the Paymaster General on account of necessaries, or any other account for the Commissary General. {See Paymaster General.) ^- G>- Pero Negro, 26ih Oct. 1810. 1 and 2. To issue rice to the troops. {See Soup.) 3. In order to keep up the supply of cattle, the Commander of the 72 COMMISSARIAT. Forces has likewise given orders that the troops shall be supplied for the present with salt meat on two days in each week. 4. The Commanding Officers of regiments will settle with the Commissaries the days on which they are to receive fresh, and those on which they are to receive salt meat. G. O. Cartaxo, 15 th Jan. 1811. 1. Paymasters to pay into. (iS'ee Shirts and Shoes.) G. O. Pombeiro, \9th March, 1811. 1 and 2. (See Portuguese Commissariat.) G. O. Villa Formosa, 1 5th April, 1811. 2. (See Bread.) G. 0. Quinta dos Banos, 23d June, 1811. 1. Means for the removal of sick. (See Hospital.) G. O. Quinta dos Banos, 9th July, 1811. 6 and 7. (See Bread.) G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, lAth Sept. 1811. 1 and 2. Complaints against the Officers. (See Quarters.) G. O. Freneda, 9th Oct. \8\l. 4. Preparations for delivery of rations for sick, &c. (See Hos- pital.) G. O. Freneda, 1 6th Nov. 1811. 4 to 9. Mr. Deputy Assistant Commissary General brought to Court Martial. (See General Court Martial, Officers.) G. O. Freneda, 1 st Dec. 1811. 1 to 7. Pressing carts. (See General Court Martial, Pri- vates.) G. O. Freneda, 9th Dec, 181 1. 1 and 2. (Sec Transport.) 7 to 12. (See Forage.) G. O. Nave del Rey, 1 6 th July, 1812. 1. (See Forage.) G. 0. Fuente de la Pena, 17 th July, 1812. 1. When near the enemy. (See Baggage.) G. O. Freneda, 4 th Dec. 1812. 2. Acting Commissary General, Lieutenant W , is removed from the 12th Light Dragoons for great neglect of duty. Commis- COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ARMV. 73 sariat Clerk , 13th Light Dragoons, is accused of great neglect of duty, and Commissariat Clerk , 9th Light, Drao-oons, is likewise accused of neglect of duty; they are both removed. Mr. Com- missariat Clerk is removed from Major Koss's troop of horse artillery, accused of great neglect of duty; Actino- Assistant Com- missary General, Lieutenant , attached to the3rd Dragoon Guards is removed. The services of Lieuts. and are no lono-er required for the Commissariat Department, and they will return to England, after having dehvered in all their accounts at the Commis- sary General's office ; and Messrs. R , L , and C are hereby warned, that further inattention to their duty will occasion their removal from their employment in the Commissariat. ^' O. Freneda, 1%thJan. 1813. 2. That part of the General Order, No. 2, of the 4th Dec. 1812, which relates to Lieut. W of the Commissariat, 12th Light Dra- goons, for his retvu-n to England, is cancelled. G. O. Boulogne, 23d March, 1814. 1 to 11. With regard to carts with the army. (See Carts.) ^- O. L'Isle en Dondon, l\th March, 1814. 1, 2, and 3. {See Shoes.) COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ARMY. ^- ^- Abrantes, 24th June, 1809. 8. {See Detachments.) ^- ^' Celorico, 9ih May, 1810. 5. The usual communication must be kept up by the Parte which passes through or near all the quarters of the army, to and from Head Quarters every day; and the Officers commanding at the dif- ferent jtations are requested to inquire, and find out at what hours the Parte passes near their station ; and to take care to have a person at the proper place on the high road to receive their letters, &c., and to deliver those intended for Head Quarters. ^- ^- . Fuente Guinaldo, I4th Aug. 1811. 2. Major Scovellis appointed to superintend all the communications of the army: the Postmaster Serjeants at Head Quarters and at Lisbon will place themselves under his orders, as likewise Senhor Oliveira, the Director of the Portuguese posts. The Messengers, also, will receive their orders from Major Scovell. 74 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS. G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, 20/A Aug, 1811. 3. The bags containing letters sent to the different divisions, &c., of the array, must be returned to Head Quarters by the first opportu- nity. The want of bags occasions the loss of many letters on the road. (*See Letters and Post Office.) G. O. Freneda, 9th Dec. 1811. 4. The communications of the several divisions with Head Quarters are provided for by the arrangements of the Quarter Master General. The internal communications of the divisions must be carried on by men on foot, unless on extraordinary occasions ; to provide for which, orderlies of the cavalry have been attached to the General Officers, besides the Officers of their Staff, CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS. G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, 3rd May, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests the attention of the General Officers commanding divisions and brigades in this army to the General Regulations and Orders containing directions respecting the half yearly confidential reports, which are required to be made by the General Officers employed upon the Staff of the army at home and abroad, and to the circular letter from the Adjutant General of the army on this svibject. 2. Notwithstanding the various occasions in which the Com- mander of the Forces has called the attention of the Officers of the army to the orders which he has had occasion to issue in various branches of the service, he is concerned to observe, that in many in- stances they are still unattended to. He particularly requests, that General Officers commanding brigades, in reporting upon the qualifica- tions of the Officers of the re^riment, as directed in the Kincr's Reorula- tions, will specify whether or not they are acquainted with the General Orders of the army, particularly those which relate to the mode of sending soldiers to the hospital; to the march of detachments through the country; to the care and inspection of their men; to their conduct in cantonments on a march, or stationary ; and to the mode of making requisitions for supplies of all descriptions required from the country. These points, as well as others referred to, can be ascertained only by the General Officers, who will make and report on the inspection, conversing with the Officers on the object and meaning of the several orders referred to. CONTINGENT ACCOUNTS — CONVENTION OF TOULOUSE. 75 CONTINGENT ACCOUNTS. G. O. Freneda, 1 1th Feb. 1812. 1. The Officers who send in contingent accounts are requested to send the vouchers of their accounts in cUiphcate. (See Form of, in Appendix. No. 10.) CONVALESCENTS. G. O. Coimbra, SrdJune, 1809. 3. Must not be removed from hospital stations witliout orders from Head Quarters. (See Hospital.) G. O. Pero Negro, 23rd Oct. 1810. 12, 13, 14, and 15. (See Hospital.) G. O. Pero Negro, 3rd Nov. 1810. 1 and 2. (See Detachments.) G. O. Pero Negro, 4th Nov. 1810. 3. An Officer from each of the five mentioned brigades will be sent without delay to take charge of the Convalescents of the depot at Belem, conformable to the General Orders, 13th June, 1809. (See Hospital.) CONVENTION OF TOULOUSE. G O. Toulouse, 2\st April, 1814. 4. Field Marshal the Marquis of Wellington, and the Marshals the Duke of Dalmatia and the Duke of Albufera, being desirous of concluding a suspension of hostilities between the armies vmder their respective orders, and of agreeing upon a line of demarcation, have named the undermentioned Officers for that purpose. On the part of the Marquis of Wellington, Major General Sir G. Murray and Major General Don Luis W^impffi^n ; and on the part of the Duke of Dal- matia and the Duke of Albufera, the General of Division Count Gazan. 5. These Officers, having exchanged their full powers, have agreed upon the following Articles : — Art. 1. From the date of the present Convention there shall be a suspension of hostilities between the allied armies, under the orders of Field Marshal the Marquis of Wellington; and the armies of France, under the orders of Marshal the Duke of Dalmatia, and of Marshal the Duke of Albufera. 76» CONVENTION OF TOULOUSE. Art. 2. Hostilities shall not be recommenced on either part, ■without a previous notice being given of five days. Art. 3. The limits of the department of the Haute Garonne, with the departments of the Arriege, Aude, and Tarn, shall be the line of demarcation between the armies as far as the town of Buzet on the Tarn ; the line will then follow the course of the Tarn to its junction with the Garonne, making a circuit, however, on the left bank of the Tarn opposite jMontauban, to the distance of three quarters of a league from the bridge of Montauban ; from the mouth of the river Tarn the line of demarcation will follow the right bank of the Garonne, as far as the limits of the department of the Lot and Garonne, with the department of La Gironde ; it will then pass by La Reolle, Sauveterre and Rauzan to the Dordogrne, and will follow the right bank of that river, and of the Gironde to the sea. In the event, however, of a dif- ferent line of demarcation having been already determined by Lieu- tenant General the Earl of Dalhousie and General Decaen, the line fixed upon by those Officers shall be adhered to. Art. 4. Hostilities shall also cease on both sides in regard to the places of Bayonne, St. Jean Pied tie Port, Navarreins, Blaye, and the Castle of Lourdes. The Governors of these places shall be allowed to provide for the daily subsistence of their garrisons in the adjacent country ; the garri- son of Bayonne, with a circuit of eight leagues from Bayonne; and the garrisons of the other places named, within a circuit of three leagues round each place. CMficers shall be sent to the garrisons of the above places to com- municate to them the terms of the present Convention. Art. 5. The town and forts of Santona shall be evacuated by the French troops, and made over to the Spanish forces. The French garrison will remove with it all that properly belongs to it, together with such arms, artillery, and other military effects, as have not been the property originally of Ihe Spanish government. The Marquis of Wellington will determine whether the French garrison of Santona shall return to France by land or by sea; and, in either case, the passage of the garrison shall be secured, and it will be directed upon one of the places or ports most contiguous to the army of the Duke of Dalmatia. The ships of war or other vessels now in the army of Santona be- longing to France, shall be allowed to proceed to Rochefort with pass- ports for tliat purpose. The Duke of Dalmatia will send an Officer to communicate to the French (jleneral commanding in Santona, ihe terms of the present Convention, and cause them to be compUed with. CONVENTION OF TOULOUSE. 77 Art, 6. The fort of Venasquo shall be made over as soon as possible to the Spanish troops, and the French garrison shall proceed by the most direct route to the Head Quarters of the French army. The garrison will remove with it the arms and ammunition which were originally French. Art, 7, The line of demarcation between the Allied armies, and the army of Marshal Suchet, shall be the line of the frontier of Spain and France, from the Mediterranean to the limits of the department of the Haute Garonne. Art, 8. The garrisons of all the places which are occupied by the troops of the army of the Duke of Albufera, shall be allowed to re- turn without delay into France, These garrisons shall remove with all that properly belongs to them, as also all the arms and artillery originally French, The garrisons of Murviedro and of Peniscola, shall join the garri- son of Tortosa, and their troops will then proceed together by the great road, and enter France by Perpignan, The day of the arrival of those garrisons at Gerona, the fortresses of Figueras and of Rosas shall be made over to the Spanish troops, and the French garrisons of these places shall proceed to Perpignan. As soon as information is received of the French orarrisons of j\Iur- viedro, Peniscola, and Tortosa, having passed the French frontier, the place and forts of Barcelona shall be made over to the Spanish troops, and the French garrisons shall march immediately for Per- pignan, The Spanish authorities will provide for the necessary means of transport being supplied to the French garrisons in their march to the frontier. The sick or wounded of any of the French garrisons, who are not in a state to move with the troops, shall remain and be treated in the hospitals where they are ; and will be sent into France as soon as they have recovered. Art, 9, From the date of the ratification of the present convention, there shall not be removed from Peniscola, Murviedro, Tortosa, Bar- celona, or any of the other places, any artillery, arms, anmiunition, or any other military effects belonging to the Spanish government ; and the provisions remaining at the evacuation of these places shall be made over to the Spanish authorities. Art. 10. The roads shall be free for the passage of couriers through the cantonments of both armies, provided they are furnished with re- gvdar passports. Art. li. During the continuance of the present convention, deser- ters from either army shall be arrested, and shall be delivered up, if demanded. 78 CONVENTION OF TOULOUSE — CONVOYS — CORPS OF GUIDES. Art. 12. The navigation of the Garonne shall be free from Tou- louse to the sea; and all boats in the service of either army, employed in the river, shall be allowed to pass unmolested. Art. 13. The cantonments of the troops shall be arranged so as to leave a space of two leagues, at least, between the quarters of the dif- ferent armies. Art. 14. The movements of the troops for the establishment of their cantonments, shall commence immediately after the ratification of the present convention. The ratification is to take place within twenty four hours, for the army of the Duke of Dalmatia, and within forty eight hours for the army of the Dvike of Albufera. Signed Signed Signe G. Murray, Luis Wimpffen, Lieut. General M. G. and Q. M. G. Gefe de E. M. G. de Campana De Gazan. de los Exercitos Espauoles. Approuve Confirmed ApprouvS LeM.DucD'Albufera. Wellington. LeM.Duc De Dalmatie. CONVOYS. Q O. Coimbra, Zd May, 1809. 10. Whenever stores or pi-o\dsions are dispatched from Lisbon, the Quarter Master General is to be informed thereof, of the number of wacyfons and other means of conveyance, on which they are laden ; and of the route which they are directed to take, specifying by what stao-es. The Town Major is likewise to give notice of this dispalch to the Officer at Rio Mayor ; this Officer is to relieve the escort and send it back to Lisbon, and is to report the arrival and the probable departure of the convoy, to the Quarter Master General, and the Officer commanding at the next station. The Officers stationed at Leyria and Coimbra are to do the same respectively. {See Depots.) 11. Non-commissioned Officers in charge of convoys, will be held responsible for the conduct of the soldiers imder their command, on the march with convoys, and returning to their cantonments. CORPS OF GUIDES. G. O. Oporto, 23d May, 1809. 1. The Quarter Master General will forthwith furnish a corps of CORPS OF GUIDES. 79 mounted guides, to be under the immediate superintendence of an Officer of the Quarter Master General's department. This corps will receive the pay and allowances of cavalry ; and the Officers, Non- commissioned Officers and Privates, will be moimted on horses or mules, found by the public. The corps to be composed as follows : — Four officers receiving the pay and allowances of Lieutenants. Four . Do do do. . of Cornets. Six Serjeants. Six Corporals. Two Farriers. Twenty Privates. G. O. Alemquer, 11 th Nov. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces directs that the Corps of Guides shall be augmented, and the establishment of mounted men to be in future : — Lieuts. Cornets. Serjeants. Corporals. Trumpeters. Privates. 6 6 8 8 2 50 and Captain Scovell, Deputy Assistant Quarter Master General, will take measures to complete them as soon as possible. G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, 6th Sept. 1811. 3. The Commander of the Forces directs that the Corps of Guides shall be augmented, and the establishment is to consist as follows : — 6 Lieutenants. 8 Corporals. 6 Cornets. 2 Farriers. 8 Serjeants. 80 Privates, and Major Scovell, Assistant Quarter Master General, will take mea- sures to complete them as soon as possible. G. O. Freneda, 1 1 th Dec. 1812. 3. The Corps of Guides is in future to consist of the following establishment : — 1 Captain. 16 Serjeants. 6 Lieutenants. 16 Corporals. 6 Cornets. 6 Farriers. 1 Quarter Master Serjeant, 150 Privates. 1 Serjeant Major. 4. Mr. , Director of Posts at Head Quarters, is to be Pay- master to the Corps of Guides, and Military Conmiunications of the army. ^- 0« F-eneda, 2 1 st April, 1813. 6. Lieut. Colonel Sturgeon, Assistant Quarter Master General, 80 CORPS OF GUIDES — CORRESPONDENCE — COURT OF INQUIRY. will take charge of the Corps of Guides, of the Post Office, and other conimuuications of the army, vice Lieut. Colonel Scovell. 7. The Corps of Guides will in future consist of two troops, each of the following strength : — 1 Captain. 1 Trumpeter. 3 Lieutenants. 3 Farriers. 3 Cornets. 75 Privates, 1 Troop Serjeant Major. with 8 Serjeants. 1 Regimental Serjeant Major. 8 Corporals. 1 Veterinary Surgeon. CORRESPONDENCE. G. 0. Celnrico, 10th Aug. 1810. 2, 7, 8, and 9. (5'ee Lncautious Correspondence.) G. O. Horse Guards, Oct. 1827. Improper and Vokiminous. (See October Minute.) COURT OF INQUIRY. G. O. Pero Negro, 7 th Nov. 1810. 1 . A Board consisting of Lieut. Colonel Langley, President, and two Captains of the Depot at Belem, is to assemble on Friday morning at Lisbon, to investigate certain circumstances which will be referred to it by the Commander of the Forces. G. O. Cartaxo, 8ih Dec. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces having perused the Court of Inquiry, of which Colonel Langley was President, has written to the Commissary General, a letter on the subject of that inquiry, of which the following is an extract. • Cartaxo, 3d Dec. 1810. • I enclose the proceedings of a Court of Inquiry, which has been held on a statement nuuU^ by Mr. Deputy Commissary Dunmore, on the conduct of Mr. Berkeley. This gentleman was represented lo me, in the course of the summer, as having made a great exertion to sup- ply the Officers and soldiers of the army, with various articles of ne- cessaries which they required ; and as being likely, according to the state of affiiirs at that moment, to incur veiy considerable losses. I was induced, therefore, and on account of the very favourable opinion COURT OF ENQUIRY DAILY STATES. 81 entertained of Mr. Berkeley, by Colonel Pakenham, Sir William Myers, and others, to give directions that assistance might be given to Mr. Berkeley to enable him to transport his stores to the army " at his own expense;" and that if the Commissariat should want any articles of supply which he hawl brought out, they might be purchased from him rather than from other persons, provided he sold them of an equally good quality, and at an equally cheap rate. I observe from the proceedings of the Court of Enquiry, that a construction has been given to those directions which they were never intended to bear ; they were intended to be applied solely to those articles which Mr. Berkeley had then at Lisbon, of which it was my wish that he should have an opportunity of disposing, as it had been represented to me, that he had been encouraged by different officers of the army to bring them out. It has been understood, however, both by Mr. Deputy Commissary Dunmore and Mr. Berkeley, that those orders were intended to apply not only to what Mr. Berkeley had at the time landed at Lisbon, but to whatever goods of any description which he might hereafter import into Portugal; thus giving Mr. Berkeley a description of monopoly of the consumption of the British army : and this gentleman has in fact taken advantage of this erro- neous construction given to those orders, by importing wines and other articles, to which they were never intended to apply, and offering them for sale to the Commissariat. I now desire that it may be understood, that those orders are en- tirely countermanded, and I will have nothing to do with Mr. Berkeley. I beg also that you will inform Mr. Deputy Commissary Dunmore, that I approve entirely of his having made the statement, respecting the conduct of Mr. Berkeley, which has been the subject of inquiry.' DAILY STATES. G. O. Quinta dos Banos, Wth July, 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces being desirous of having a daily state of the army, each regiment will send in every morning to the Commandino: Officer of the brigade, a morninor state, in the form of a weekly state, without the proof table, and accounting for the regiment or battalion, in one line. 2. The Brigade Major of each brigade will make \q), from the regimental morning states sent to him, a morning state of the brigade, accounting for the strength of the brigade, in one line, to the Assis- tant Adjutant General with the division. 3. The Assistant Adjutant Generals of divisions are, from the daily G 82 DAILY STATES — DEPOTS DESERTION TO THE ENEMY. states of the brigades, to send to the Adjutant General a daily state of the division;, to which each is attached, made up as follows: — The British troops in one line. The Portuguese do. in another. The third line, total of the division. (See Form of Return, in Appendix. Form No. 5.) 4. If there are troops of only one nation in the division, the Assis- tant Adjutant Generals will make up the morning state of the division, accounting for everybody, in one line. 5. The Brigade Majors of Brigadier General Pack's, and Brigadier General Barbacena's brigades, which are not attached to any division, are to send their brigade states direct to the Adjutant General. 6. The Assistant Adjutant Generals of Division, and the Brigade Majors of General Pack's and General Barbacena's brigades, must send their states by mounted Officers, from the divisions or brigades, so as to arrive at the Adjutant General's office, as soon as possible, each day ; the object being to give the Commander of the Forces a knowledge of the daily strength. In case of delay, the Assistant Adju- tant Generals of divisions will be called on to account for the cause of it. 7. On the back of each divisional state, the return of the artillery, in one line, is to be stated. 8. It must be clearly vmderstood, these daily states are in no degree to interfere with the other regular returns of the army, which are to be made up and sent in as usual. G. O. Villa de Toro, 27 th Sept. 1812. 5. Report of the state of ammunition on the back of, required. ((See AMMUNiTfON.) DEPOTS. G. O. Coimbra, 2d May, 1809. 8. Depots are to be established at the following places, upon which subject the Commissary General will receive instructions ; Rio Mayor, Leyria, and Coimbra. An Officer and twenty men of the — reg. are to be stationed at Rio Mayor, and conduct the details of the duties there. The senior Officer, in charge of the sick and convalescents at Leyria, is to conduct them at Leyria ; and an Officer will be esta- blished at Coimbra for the same purpose. 9. These Officers will correspond constantly with each other, and with the Quarter Master General of the army and the Town Major at Lisbon. DESERTION TO THE ENEMY. G. . Viseu, 2%th Feb. ISIO, 4, 9. (See General Courts Martial, Privates.) DESERTION TO THE ENEMY DETACHMENTS. 83 G. 0. Pero Negro, 1 0th Nov. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to have reports from some of the resfiments, of the desertion of British soldiers to the enemy ; a crime, which in all his experience in the British service, in ditferent parts of the world, was till lately unknown to him in it ; and the existence of which, at the present moment, he can attribute only to some false hopes held out to these unfortunate cri- minal persons. 2. The British soldiers cannot but be aware of the difference be- tween their situations and that of the enemy opposed to them : the miserable tale told by the half-starved wretches whom they see daily comino- into their lines, ought alone, exclusive of their sense of honor and patriotism, to be suflftcient to deter them from participating their miserable fate. 3. Although the Commander of the Forces laments the fate of the unfortunate soldiers who have committed this crime, he is however determined that they shall feel the consequences of it during their lives ; and that they shall never return to their friends or their homes. 4. He accordingly requests the Commanding Officers of regiments, ft'om which any soldier has deserted to the enemy, will, as soon as pos- sible, send to the Adjutant General's office, a description of his person, together with an account when he was enlisted with the regiment ; where born, and to what parish he belongs ; in order that the friends of such soldiers may be made acquainted with the crime they have committed ; may be prepared to consider them as lost for ever ; and may deliver them up to justice, in case they should ever return to their native country. G. O. Lezaca, 4th Oct. 1813. 3. Frequency of, (See General Courts Martial, Privates.) G. O. Vei-a, Ibth Oct. 1813. 6. {See Advanced Posts.) DETACHMENTS. G. O. Coimbra, Zd June, 1809. 4. Several detachments, for the different regiments of the army, having arrived from the Isle of Wight at Lisbon, without arms and accoutrements, Officers commanding regiments will report to the Ad- jutant General, whether they have the means of equi})ping the same with them. They will send any directions for that jjurpose to the Quarter Master General, which will be forwarded to Lisbon, previous G 2 84 DKTACHMENTS. to the detachments being ordered to Abrantes, where they \Yill join their respective corps. G. O. Abrantes, 24th June, 1809. 1. The frequent irregularities which occur on the march of detach- ments of convalescents or recruits to join their regiments with the army, render it necessary to publish the following regulations. 2. All detachments must march by a route from the Quarter Mas- ter General's department, in which will be named the places at which such detachments will receive provisions, and from whom. 3. Tlie Commanding^ Officer of each detachment on its march must take care to send forward notice to the person, from whom the provisions are to be received, of the arrival of the detachment, and of its strength. 4. (SeeWi^-E.) 5. When a detachment will move, the soldiers must be formed into divisions ; and Officers and Non-commissioned Officers must be posted to each division. The orders of the 29th of May (see Strag- glers AND Cantonments) must be particularly attended to by the Officers posted to divisions ; and they must exert themselves to pre- vent the repetition of the complaints which are so disgraceful to the army. 6. A detachment must universally march at daylight in the morn- ing; the Officers and Non-commissioned Officers must march with the divisions to which they are posted, and must prevent the soldiers falling out of the ranks and strafjcrlintr. The detachments must march at the rate of two miles and a half an hovu- ; one halt must be made for five or ten minutes at the end of every hour and a half. 7. Officers commanding detachments are to report their progress to Head Quarters, by every opportunity. 8. A comnumication between Head Quarters and all parts of Por- tufjal is to be carried on throuo^h Lisbon. All Officers having^ occa- sion to write must send their letters by post, vmder cover, unless specially ordered to do otherwise, to the Town Major, Lisbon, from whose office a courier will be despatched daily to Head Quarters. 9. Whenever an Officer is sent from any of the Hospitals, or from Lisbon, in command of a detachment of convalescents, or recruits, he is to be furnished with a copy of these orders; and on his arrival at Head Quarters, he will report specially that the orders in the 3d, 5th, and 6th articles of this day's orders have been carried into effect. G. O. Alcerca, 2Ath July, 1810. 4. Officers in command of, to be made acquainted witli the General Orders respecting. (»See General Orders.) DETACHMENTS. 85 G. O. Santa Quint im, Uth Oct. 1810. 3. The Commander of the Forces piibhshcs in General Orders the names of eight Officers ordered by the Commandant at Lisbon to march with detachments from Lisbon, but who did not obey the order. 4. The Officers commanding regiments to which they belono^ are desired to call them to accovnit for their misconduct, G. O. Pero Negro, 3d Nov. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces desires the Commanding Officer of the Depot at Belem may be ordered to warn Lieut. , of the — reg., of the necessity^ of attending more particularly to his duty, when he shall march with a detachment of convalescents in future. The excuses he has made for bringing up twenty nine men out of forty one, placed under his command, are frivolo\is ; for by his own account, many of the men, said to be unable to march, have since joined the army under another Officer. 2. The Commanding Officer of the Depot at Belem will report if Lieut. had a copy of the Orders of the 24th June, 1809, relative to the march of detachments. G. O. Pero Negro, 5th Nov. 1810. 1 and 2. Officers commanding detachments. (See Servants.) G. O. Freneda, \st Dec. 1811. 4 to 7. {See General Courts Martial, Privates.) G. 0. Fuente Guinaldo, IM May, 1812. 3. (>S'ee Hospitals.) 4. The Officer in charge of a detachment on its march to the army will, for the inspection of the soldiers' necessaries and their camp equipment, divide his detachment into as many divisions as there are Officers ; and will employ an officer to make the inspection of each cU vision, as ordered in No. 3. 5. These orders are to be added to those directed to be jjiven to the Officers commanding detachments of troops on the march from the hospital stations at Lisbon to the army ; and the Officers are re- quested to observe, that if a soldier should make away willi his neces- saries or his equipment on a march under their command ; and that they should not discover it and bring him to punishment, they will be responsible for a neglect of duty. ^' O* Mogoncillo, Gth August, 1812. 1 to 5. {See Stragglers.) 86 DETACHMENTS. G. O. Villa de Toro, 7th Oct. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces desires that, upon the receipt of this order, Lieut. , of the — regiment, proceeding to join the army, in command of a detachment of convalescents from Lisbon, will report whether he gave leave to Lieut. and three Ensigns of the — regiment, to absent themselves from the detachment on the march into Santarom on the 27th September. If he did give those Officers leave to absent themselves from the detachment on the march, he will report the reasons why he did so. If he did not give them leave to absent themselves, he is, on the receipt of this order, to put them all in arrest ; if he should not already have performed his duty in this respect. 2. The Commander of the Forces likewise desires, that Lieut. of the — regiment, will report w hether he obeyed the General Order of the 23d May, 1812, No. 3, 4, and 5, {see above,) in regard to the inspection of the necessaries of the soldiers under his command every day ; and if he did, whether he punished any of the fifty two soldiers of sixty under his command, who sold their blankets on the march between Lisbon and Santarem. 3. These orders are to be communicated to Lieut. by the Commanding Officer of any station through which he may pass, who will take care to receive and forward his answer to Head Quarters. 4. The Commander of the Forces desires that Officers in command of detachments of convalescents or recruits on their march to join the army, will report to the Commanding Officer of every station through which they will pass, the state of their detachments ; and whether they have or not obeyed the General Orders in regard to the march of de- tachments to join the army, particularly those dated Coimbra, 2'dfh May, 1809 .... (See Cantonments.) Abrantes, VMJi June, (^Ve Hospital.) llfhJune, (^>e Hospital.) 24//i June, (See above.) Badajoz, -Mh Sept {See Hospital.) \lth Dec {See Purveyor's Depart- ment.) Freneda, \st Dec. 1811 .... (5*66 General Courts Mar- tial, Privates.) Fuenfe Guinaldo, 23(i May, 1812. {See above.) Mogoncillo, 6th August, 1812 . . . {See Stragglers.) G. O. Freneda, 8th April, 1813. 1. The Commander of the Forces desires that in future, when any detachments shall arrive from England for any regiment in this army. DETACHMENTS. 87 fe list of the men's names composing it, with a size and descriptive roll of each man, and a state of his necessaries, and debts, and credits, shall forthwith be sent to the Adjutant General of the army by the Officer in charge of the detachment, in case there should be such an Officer capable of performing this duty ; or by the Officer in command at Belem, or at any other station where such detachment should land, if there should be no Officer in charge of it. 2. Major General Peacocke is requested to give directions that this order may be strictly obeyed at Lisbon. 3. The Adjutant General will regularly transmit these hsts to the Officer commandinor tlie regiment, who is forthwith to take on the strength of the regiment, and post to companies the men of whose names the list will be transmitted to him by the Adjutant General. 4. These men are to be returned 'on command,' till they join their regiment ; unless they should have been reported to have been sent into any hospital, when they are to be returned accordingly. G. . Aire, 1 6th March, 1814. 4. The Commander of the Forces entreats the attention of the Officers of the army to his orders. 5. Orders have been respectively given that batmen and others, proceeding with baggage, cattle guards, and other escorts, shall march regularly with their arms in their hands, and that they shall by no means be put on the mviles. 6. From the constant inattention to these orders, a detachment of the seventh division, consisting of an Officer and seventy men, was taken by a small party of the enemy near Roquefort. 7. A detachment of the Portuguese brigade of the seventh division, consisting of an Officer and thirty five men, was likewise, from similar inattention to orders and neglect of duty, and of all military precau- tion, taken a few days ago in the town of Pau by an Officer and four French dragoons. 8. Very little attention to order and to the common principles of military duty would prevent such accidents, which are disgraceful to the character of the army, and very injurious to the service. The Commander of the Forces requests the General Officers to attend to tliese matters. 9. If orders are not obeyed on all occasions, it is impossible to be certain that such misfortunes will not happen. The inconvenience of disobedience of orders and inattention to duty will certainly be expe- rienced sooner or later. 10. The Commander of the Forces desires that every Officer going 88 DISCIPLINE — DIVISIONS. with a foraging party, or with any detachment whatever, may have a copy of the order for the march of detachments. DISCIPLINE. G. O. Coimbra, 29th May, 1809. 1 to 11. {See Cantonments.) G, O. Badajoz, 24th Sept. 180^3 . 5, 6, 7. (See Returns.) G, O. Cartaxo, \2th Dec. 1810. 2, 3, 4. (See Doors, &c.) G. O. Cartaxo, 1 1 th Feb. 1811. Want of proper disciphne in the — reg. (See General Courts Martial, Privates.) G, O. Portalegre, 23d July, 1811. 5. The Commander of the Forces again requests the attention of the General Officers, commanding the divisions and brigades of ca- valry as well as of infantry, to the discipline of the troops, Portuguese as well as British. 6. (See Manoeuvre.) G. O. Freneda, \(,th Feb. 1812. 1 to 5. (See Buildings.) Breaches of. (See General Courts Martial, Officers and Privates.) DIVISIONS. G. O. Abrafites, \8th June, 1809. 4. As the weather will now permit of the troops hutting, and of moving together in large bodies, brigades are therefore to be formed into divisions. An Assistant Adjutant General will be attached to the Officer com- manding the division, as also an Assistant Quarter Master General. An Assistant Provost will also be attached to each division. G. O. Placencia, 9th July, 1809. 2. The StafFof divisions to be quartered with their divisions. (See Staff.) 3. All Officers requiring quarters at the head quarters of any divi- sion must apply to the Quarter Master General of the division. 4. Heads of departments, in addition to putting up their names on the doors of their quarters, will send their addresses to the Assistant Adjutant General of the division. DOORS, ETC. — DRESS, 89 DOORS, &c. G. 0. Cartaxo, 26th Nov. 1810. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Offi- cers and Commanding Officers of regiments will take measures to prevent the soldiers from using the doors and windows, and pullino- down the timber of the houses for fire wood. The consequence must be that the soldiers will be without quarters, besides the serious injury that these practices occasion to the inhabitants of the country. G. 0. Cartaxo, \2th Dec. 1810. 2. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to learn that, not- withstanding his repeated orders, and the inconvenience which all the Officers and soldiers have experienced from the practice of burning doors and windows, and the furniture and materials of houses, it stiU continues; and, within these \e\v days, the furniture and doors in the quinta of the Duke de la Foens, in the neighbourhood of Alcoen- trenha and Alcoentre, have been carried off and burnt. 3. The Commander of the Forces is ashamed to acknowledgfe that the British troops have, in many instances, done more mischief to the country in this manner than had been done by the enemy. 4. The necessity of repeating orders is the strongest proof of the want of discipline in the troops and want of attention in the Officers, who have it in their powei-, if they do their duty, to prevent these practices : and the Commander of the Forces declares it to be his intention to report to his Majesty the name of the Commanding Offi- cer and Officers of any regiment, by the soldiers of which these prac- tices may be committed in future. DRESS. G, O. Zarza Mayor, bth Juhj, 1809. 1. The Commander of the Forces desires that it may be considered as a standing order, that the troops are not to quit their lines unless dressed according to the orders of their regiment, with their side arms ; excepting when on fatigue duty, in which case they must be in charofe of an Officer or Non-conmiissioned Officer, accordingr to their numbers. G. O. Deleytosa, 0th August, 1809. 5. Repeated. (See Plunder.) ^ DRINKING (excessive) ENEMY, IN PRESENCE OF. Q., O. Jaracejo, I6th Aug, 1809. 3. (See Bee Hives.) DRINKING (EXCESSIVE). (3.^ 0. Fuente Guinaldo, Ath June, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests that the following ex- tract from a Com-t of Enqtiiry on the deaths of tv\^o men of the — ret^iment may be read to the soldiers of the army at the two following parades. extract. < Mr. , Hospital Mate, states, that on the day of the 24th of May last he was called to see the deceased , of the — reg., and on his arrival at the house found him dead : and further states, that a few hours after he was called to see the deceased , of the — reg., and on his arrival at the house found him also dead. The evidence further states, that it is his opinion that their deaths were caused by excessive drinking.' 2. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to add, that this is not the first instance that has come to his knowledge of soldiers dying drunk; and he trusts that the knowledge of the immediate fatal effects of excessive drinking will induce them to be a little more moderate. Q. o. Fuente Guinaldo, \Mh June, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces desires that a Contractor, by name , who was the person who gave the two soldiers of the — reo-. the liquor which occasioned their death at Niza, shall be no longer employed in the army. ENEMY, IN PRESENCE OF. G. O. Oropesa, 20th July, 1809. 1. The Commander of the Forces wishes that the corps should be as strong as possible, and that no man should be left with the bag- o-age, whom it is not absolutely necessary to leave in care of it. " 2. (.See Arms.) G. O. Talavera de la Beyna, lid July, 1809. 1. One third of each regiment to remain accoutred in the lines, and the whole must be on the alert. 2. Officers commanding regiments are to keep their Officers with their companies. ENEMY, IN PRESENCE OF — EQUIPMENT. 91 G. O. Villa Formosa, 7 th May, 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests, that when an (3fficer makes a report of the movements of the enemy, he will specify, whether consisting of cavalry, infantry, or artillery ; the nimiber as far as he could iudofe: the time when seen, and the road on which moviniy; from what place and towards what place, if the Officer can state it ; and if reference should be made to the right or the left in the report, care should be taken to state whether to the right of our own army, or of that of the enemy. G. O. Fuente de la Peiia, 1 7th July, 1812. 1. When near, precautions. (5*66 Baggage.) G. O. Olmedo, 2Sth July, 1812. X to 6. When near. (See Stragglers.) EQUIPMENT. G. O. Badajoz, 3d Sept. 1809. 1. As the Commander of the Forces proposes that the troops shall remain in the stations in which they now are, or shortly will be placed, as long as circumstances will permit ; he desires that the Officers com- manding regiments will send to Lisbon, as soon as possible, an Officer under their command respectively, in order to get from the regimental stores such articles of clothing, accoutrements, and necessaries, as the soldiers require. 2. The names of the Officers employed upon this duty are to be sent in to the Quarter Master General ; these Officers, on their arrival at Lisbon, are to report themselves to the Assistant Quarter Master General stationed there ; and are to give him a list of the articles which they will have been directed to send up to their regiments, spe- cifying the weight of the whole, and, as far as possible, of each article. They will likewise report to him the day on which the articles re- quired will be ready to quit Lisbon, and they will obey such directions as they will receive from this Officer, respecting the transport of the baggage, whether by land or by water. 3. The Assistant Quarter Master General at I^isbon, having re- ceived from the Officers before-mentioned the returns of the baofcrao-e roq\iired for their regiments, and the weight, will make requisitions ^ipon the (Commissary for boats and carts to transport it to the armv, taking care to allow no more than (iOO lbs. weight to be put on each cart drawn by two bullocks. The Officer in command of the troops 92 EQUIPMENT — EQUIPMENT, FIELD. in Lisbon will give such assistance of fatigue parties to the Officers, going for the baggage, as they may require. G. O. Badajoz, 1th Sept. 1809. 7. The Officer in command of the Hospital at Elvas, and the Officer commanding at Lisbon, will take care that every soldier joining the army, from either of these places, is supplied with two good shirts, and two good pairs of shoes, which will be supplied by the Commis- sary upon his requisition. The Officer or Non-commissioned Officer, in charge of the Hospital of the soldier requiring the necessaries, will make the requisition, specifying in it the soldier's name, the regiment and company to which he belongs, and the number of shirts and pairs of shoes he requires; this must be given in in duplicate, one copy of which must be sent to the regiment, and the other delivered to the Commissary. The Officer or Non-commissioned Officer, in charge of the soldier requiring the necessaries, is to sign the receipt of the necessaries at the bottom of both copies of the requisition, when they will have received them from the Commissary. EQUIPMENT, FIELD. G. O. Viseu, 2} St March, 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces refers the Officers commanding reoriments to the orders they received through the Quarter Master General, specifying the form on which the returns of the articles of Field l^>piipment were to be made, under the orders of the 31st May, 1809. He requests that the returns may hereafter be made out ac- cording to that form. (See Form of Return for Infantry, in Appendix. Form No. 6.) {Sec Form of Return for Cavalry, in Appendix. Form No. 7.) If any articles are returned wanting, a N.B. is to be made at the foot of the return, stating particularly the reason. If any article should become unserviceable, a special report is to be made on the subject. G. O. Viscn, 1 1 th April, 1810. Whenever any articles of any description are supplied by the C'om- missary General for which the troops are to pay, the Paymaster General must be furnished by the Commissary General with an ac- count of the articles delivered to each regiment, and their price if possible, before the last day of tlie montli in which the articles will have been delivered, but at all events in the course of the succeeding month. EQUIPMRNT, FIELD ESCOHTS EXERCISE. ^3 G, O. Fuente Guinaldo, 23d May, 1812. ^\ 3 to 5. Inspections of, when detachments march from depots or hospital stations. (See Hospitals, No. 3, and Detachments, Nos. 4 and 5.) G. The Commander of the Forces desires that it may be under- stood that when new blankets or camp equipments of any description are issued to any regiments, in consequence of their requisition, they will be called upon to pay for them, not only for their actual cost, but the expense of their carriage from Lisbon ; unless they shall be able to prove that the want and requisition for them have been occasioned by fair wear or by unavoidable accident. 7. The Commander of the Forces is, however, convinced that all evils and inconveniencies, occasioned by the sale of their necessaries and their camp equipments by the soldiers, would be avoided if the Non-commissioned Officers were to do their duty, which cannot be expected without the constant inspection and control of the Officers of the regiment. ESCORTS. Gr- O. Coimbra, 3d May, 1809. 10 and 11, {See Convoys.) G. O. Villa Formosa, 1 mh April, 1811. 4. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Offi- cers commanding brigades will send one steady soldier, as an escort, with the mides attached to their brigades going to the rear for sup- plies, if the Commissary or Capitraz of the mules should require his protection. The soldier, however, must be made to understand that he goes with them only as a protection, and not to force them faster or farther than the Capitraz is inclined to go. G. O. Aire, IGth March, 1814. 5 to 9. Always to have their arms in their hands. (See Detach- ments.) EXERCISE. G. O. Badajoz, 3\st Oct. 1809. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests the Officers command- mg divisions will make their divisions march a distance of not less than three leagues, in marching order, twice a week; besides the formations wliich the nature of the ground may induce them to make in the course of the march. 94 EXERCISE. G. 0. Badajoz, Uth Nov. 1809. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests the General Officers will discontinue the marching exercise, ordered 31st October, No. 3, Avhile the roads shall be injured by the fall of rain. G. O. Villa Formosa, 1 5 th April, 1811. 1 . The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Offi- cers commanding those divisions, not employed in investing Almeida, or on the duty of the outposts, will exercise the troops under their command occasionally. It is particularly desirable that the sokhers should be kept in the habit of marching ^ and the Commander of the Forces requests the attention of General Officers commandinor divi- sions to the orders which have been issued with regard to route marching. (See Column of March.) G. O. Quinfa dos Bafios, ^thJuly, 1811. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Offi- cers commanding divisions will have the troops under their command exercised occasionally in divisions as well as in brigades. He refers them to the circvdar letter and memorandum addressed to General Officers commanding divisions, from the Adjutant General's office at Cartaxo, 28th February, 1811. He recpiests, however, that, unless it should be necessary, the troops should not be kept out in the sun after eight o'clock in the morning. 4. The celerity and accuracy of the Officers and troops in ma- noeuvring are, however, so essential in all operations, that the Com- mander of the Forces particidarly requests that no battalion in this army may at any time be dismissed from a parade without performing some one or other of the manoeuvres prescribed by his Majesty's Re- gulations. G. O. Portalegre, 23d July, 1811. G, (See Manoeuvre.) G. O. Frefieda, 1th Oct. 1811. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Offi- cers commanding divisions will take the opportunity of the fine weather ol" llie present monieni to exercise the troops under their command, respectively ; and according to his former directions. 3. It would tend materially to improve the health of the troops, and would Ivcep them in the habit of marching, if, besides the exer- cise, they were to march a few miles on the road once or twice a week. EXERCISE FARRIERS — FARRIERS OF CAVALRY. 95 G-. O. Madrid, 22d Aug. 1812. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests that the several divi- sions of infantry may be marched the distance of between six and eight miles every third morning at dawn of day ; and that the reo-i- ments may be exercised in some of the manoeuvres ordered for the troops every day on which they are not marched as above ordered. G-- O. Freneda, 28 fh Nov. 1812. (See Circular Letter.) FARRIERS. G-. 0. Oporto, 23d May, 1809. 3. As the General Staff Officers of the army have experienced the greatest difficulty in getting their horses shod, whereby they are fre- quently disabled from the performance of their duty, the Commander of the Forces will allow of smiths from the corps of infantry beino- attached, by the permission of the Commanding Officers of regiments to which tliey belong, to the General Officers commanding divisions, to shoe the horses of the General Staff Officers under their command. These General Officers will each be allowed to draw forage for one mule to carry the implements and tools of the smith. The mule must be provided for by those who will benefit by the establishment. Two smiths are also to be attached in the same manner to the Com- mandant, at Head Quarters, to shoe the horses of all the Staff at Head Quarters. FARRIERS OF CAVALRY. ^- O* Placencia, \bthJuly, 1809. 1. In consequence of the representation of the Lieutenant General commanding the cavalry, of the insufficiency of the allowance of the Veterinary Surgeons and Farriers of the regiments of cavalry, an additional allowance will be made of threepence per month to the former, and one halfpenny per day for each horse to the latter. ^' O. Freneda, 7th Oct.lQU. 1. The Veterinary Surgeons and Farriers of all regiments of cavalry are to be entitled, from the date of the landing of their regiments in Portugal, to the allowance granted to the Veterinary Surgeons and Farriers, by the General Orders of the 15th July, 1809, No. 1; and Paymasters of regiments will receive their allowance at the end of 96 FIRING FIRE WOOD. every month from the Assistant Commissary General attached to their regiments respectively, instead of their being paid by a warrant from the Commander of the Forces. FIRING. G, O. S. Pedro, lOth May, 1809. 11. The Commander of the Forces is much concerned to learn, that the nnmilitary practice of firing off their pieces in their quarters, which he had attributed entirely to troops not supposed to be so well disciplined as those of His Majesty, is to be attributed equally to those from whom he expected a better example. 12. The practice of firing off pieces by the soldiers in their quarters or at all, but by order of their Officers, is strictly forbidden ; and any man guilty of it is to be punished for disobedience of orders. 13. The soldiers are to be accountable for the quantity of ammu- nition in their possession, and any man who shall be found to have made away with it is to be tried and punished. G. O. Oropesa, 20th July, 1809. 2. The Commander of the Forces desires that the unmilitary prac- tice of firing in the lines may be discontinued by the troops. G. O. Talavera de la Reyna, 20th July, 1809. The Commander of the Forces calls the attention of the Officers commanding brigades and regiments, to prevent the practice of the soldiers firing off their muskets in camp. Such men whose arms can- not be drawn must be regularly paraded, and their firelocks discharged at the same time. G. O. Alverca, 2Qih July, 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests, that when Commanding Officers of regiments, brigades, or divisions, think it proper to order any of the troops should fire by way of practice, they will give notice of their intention to fire to the detachments of troops which may be cantoned in their neighbourhood. FIRE WOOD. G. O. Badajoz, 20th Nov. 1809. 9. The allowance of wood for the troops in camp or cantonments is to be as follows daily : — ■ FIRE AVOOD FLAGS OF TRUCE. 9*7 Each Non-commissioned Officer and private soldier . 3 lbs. Each Subaltern and Regimental Staff 12 . Each Captain 21 . Each Field Officer 30 . 10. The Officers upon the Staff are to draw according to their rank in the army. The Officers of the Commissariat and Medical Staff are to draw each the proportion of wood allotted to the Officers of cor- responding rank in the army. 11. As the General Officers have Staff, &c., attached to them, their allowance of wood is unlimited ; but as the supply of wood in this country is very small, and it is very difficult to be procured, the Com- mander of the Forces requests the General Officers of the army will observe the utmost economy in the expenditure of wood : they will take measures that the quantities of that article supplied for their use are applied solely to that purpose, and not stolen, or applied to the use of the owners of the houses in which they are quartered. G. O. Cartaxo, bth Bee. 1810. 1. The Conmiander of the Forces requests that the General Officers and the Officers commanding regiments, will take measures to pre- vent the troops under their command from cutting the olive and other fruit trees for fire wood. 2. Parties on fatigue should be sent out every morning to cut the quantity of wood required for fires ; and as there is no want of wood in the neighbourhood of all the cantonments, there can be no occasion for cutting the olive trees for that purpose. FLAGS OF TRUCE. G. 0. Celoricotlst August, 1810. 1. The following Orders and Rules are to be observed respecting communications with the enemy's outposts : — 2. No flag of truce must be sent to the enemy without orders from the Commander of the Forces. 3. No letter or other communication must be sent by a flag of truce which may have been ordered by the Commander of the Forces, unless such letter has first been transmitted to Head Quarters, and it must be open. 4. Flags of truce from the enemy must be received by the Officer commanding the first post at which they will arrive. The Officer com- manding the post is to receive the flag of truce, or Officer coming with it ; to take from him the letter or communication with wliich he H 98 FLAGS OF TRUCE — FORAGE. will be charged, and to give him a receipt for it ; and he is then to send him back agrain to his own lines. 5. The simplicity and indiscretion with which communications have been made to the enemy, respecting the positions, &c., of this army, and other circimistances, render these orders absolutely necessary ; and the Commander of the Forces trusts that the Officers command- ing at the outposts, who may have to receive the enemy's flags, will confine their conversation entirely to the subject on which they are to communicate, viz., the receipt of the letter or message from the enemy, and the immediate departure of the Officer delivering it. G. O. St. Jean de Luz, 20th Jan. 1814. 2, The Commander of the Forces requests the attention of the General and other Officers of the army to the five numbers of the General Orders of the 1st August, 1810, regarding communications with the enemy. He particularly requests that these orders may be strictly attended to, and that no communication whatever may origi- nate with the allied army which is not ordered from Head Quarters. All communications from the enemy must be sent to Head Quarters, as the Commander of the Forces alone can give an answer. The Commander of the Forces requests that these Orders may be commu- nicated to the Portuguese army. FOOT GUARDS. G. O. Cartaxo, 3d March, 1811. 6 and 7. Not required to witness punishments. (See General Courts Martial, Privates.) FORAGE. G. O. Coimbra, Ath May, 1809. 12. The horses and mules belonging to the Officers of the Staff and regiments of infantry are to receive forage from the Commissary from day to day only ; unless any particular Officer should undertake to carry forward his forage, in which case, Ibrage will be delivered to him on the usual days of delivery. G. O. Coimbra, 5th May, 1809. 12. Those horses of the dragoons and artillery which will eat the corn and forage of the country, are to be fed with that description of forao-e only. The Commanding Officers of dragoons and artillery will give directions that all their horses may be accustomed to the corn and forage of the coiuitry, by being fed at first in the proportions of half Enghsh and half Portuguese com ; then two tliirds Portuguese and FORAGE. 99 one third English ; and, lastly, of the whole Portuguese. The Com- missary General will make his issues accordingly to cavalry and artil- lery. 13. The Commander of the Forces calls the attention of the Gene- ral Officers, Field and Stalf Officers, to the foregoing order. It is very desirable that all horses should feed upon the forage of the coun try ; and it is certain that none will, unless they should by degrees be accustomed to it : he therefore recommends that all the horses of the army should be fed in the proportions above directed for those of the dragoons and artillery. The Commissary General will be pleased to attend to the requisition of any General, Field, or Staff Officers, who may require a larger proportion of Enghsh forage for any particular horse, as far as his stores will allow. G.O. Coimbra, 30th May, 1809. 3. The rations of all the mules and horses with the army, are here- after to be as follow : — 1 4 lbs. of hay or straw. 12 lbs. of oats or 10 lbs. of barley or Indian corn. G. O. Coimbra, 3d June, 1809. 2. Three days' corn to be always issued and carried. (See Com- missariat.) G. O. Abrantes, nth June, 1809. 5. When the army, or any portion of it, in future requires green forage. Commissaries, or if there should be no Commissary, the Quarter Master of the regiment, under the orders of the General, or Com- manding Officer, will make a requisition upon the Magistrate for it, and will point out to him the field or place from whence it can be pro- vided. The Magistrate is then to have it cut, and the forage is to be delivered' to the troops, by the Commissary, in rations, according to the ordered proportions. A guard will be left in the field in charge of the remainder of the forage, after the Commissary has made his delivery. If there should be no magistrate, or if the magistrate should refuse to consent to deliver or cut the green forage, or if it should be necessary on any account that the troops should cut it for themselves, the Commissary of the brigade or regiment, accompanied by an Officer of the Quarter Master General's department, or if there should be none with that division of troops, by the Quarter JNIaster of a regi- ment, and if possible, by the Magistrate of the place, or the occupier of the ground, or by some inhabitant of the country, is to proceed to value the field, and to estimate the number of rations of forage it con- H 2 100 FORAGE. tains. Having done this, the Commissary is to allot the field, in its due proportions, to the Quarter Masters of the different regiments to be supplied with forage from it. Parties of fatigue, from those regi- ments, under the command of an Officer, are to proceed and cut, and carry away the forage thus allotted to them. For all green forage required, the usual receipts must be given. (See Requisitions.) G. O. Abrantes, I8th June, 1809. 1. When the Commissary issues Enghsh hay, the ration is to be 10 lbs. for each horse or mule ; when he issues straw or any other forage of the country, it is to be 14 lbs. G. O. Abrantes, 23d June, 1809. 4. Deputy Assistant Adjutant Generals, Deputy Assistant Quarter Master Generals, Majors of Brigade, and Aides de Camp, will be allowed forasre for three horses and one mule. G. O. Castello Branco, \st July, 1809. 2. Great care must be taken, when rye is given to the horses, that they are not watered two hours before, or two hours after they are fed : the same rule should be observed when they are fed with Indian corn or barley. G. 0. Merida, 25th Aug. 1809. 3. The army must not take forage for themselves, but must get it from the Conmiissaiy, according to the usual mode, by sending in re- turns of the number of animals for which forage is required, and re- ceiving from him the regular rations. Or, if forage cannot be pro- vided in that mode, and it should be necessary it should be taken from the fields, it must be taken according to the General Order, 17th June, 1809. G.O. Badajoz, 1th Oct. 1809. {See Commissariat, and see Fonii of Return in Appendix. Form No. 2.) G. O. Badajoz, 28th Nov. 1809. 2. The rations of the 3d dragoon guards, and 4tli dragoons, is to be 12 lbs. of barley, until further orders. G. O. Vtseu, 3 1 st Jan. 1810. 1. As the produce of straw in this country is but small, the ration is to be reduced from 14 lbs. to 10 lbs. for each horse or mule ; and that of Indian corn or barley increased to 12 lbs. G. O. Viseu, 27th March, 1810. When green forage is issued the ration is to consist of 28 lbs. ; and FORAGE. 101 the quantity of corn as fixed bv the General Order, 31st May, ]809. G. O. Viseu, 3lst March, 1810. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests the Officers of the army will not call for green forage, so long as dry forage can be pro- cured, unless it should be essentially necessary for their horses. G. O. Celorico, 8th May, 1810. 3. The General Officers commanding brigades, and Officers com- manding regiments of cavalry, are requested to adopt efficient mea- sures to prevent the sale, by the soldiers of the cavalry, of the grain intended for the horses ; this object can be effected only by the con- stant attention of the Officers to their stable duties. 4. The Commander of the Forces hkewise requests the Officers commanding brigades and regiments of cavalry, will commvmicate with the Magistrates, in the several districts and villages in which the cavalry are cantoned, to prevent the purchase by the inhabitants of the country, of any article whatsoever from the soldiers, most particu- larly of that destined for the food of the horses. G' O. Celorico, 8th' June, 1810. 2. As forage corn becomes very scarce, the Commissary General has been directed to issue 2 lbs. of dry, or 4 lbs. of green forage, for every pound of corn he may be under the necessity of issuing short of the allowed ration. G. O. Celorico, Wth Aug. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces wishes that the General Order, 17th June, 1809, regarding the mode of cutting and procuring green forage, may be considered applicable to the unthrashed corn required for the use of the horses of the army. 2. In cases in which the owner of the unthrashed corn, or the Ma- gistrate of the village, is not on the spot to take the receipt or pay- ment of what is required, a Commissary or Quarter Master is to keep a note of the quantity taken from the neighbourhood of each village on each day. 3. It is to be understood, that when ripe unthrashed corn of any description, is issued to the horses of the army, it is in Heu of an equal weight of straw and corn ; and 24 lbs. are to be considered the full ration of unthrashed corn of any description. G. O. Arganil, 20th March, 1811. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests that the Commanding 102 FORAGE. Officers of the regiments of cavalry will take particular care, when they send out parties for forao^e, to send an Officer or Commis- sary with them ; or if there should be no Commissary, a Quarter Master, or some person authorised to give a receipt to the inhabitant for the quantity taken ; otherwise it must be obvious, that what is taken is positively lost to the owners. G. O . Villa Formosa, \Zth April, 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces reqiiests, that, if possible, the green corn may not be cut for the horses, &c., belonging to the army ; and that they may, when practicable, be turned into the grass fields, in preference to the green corn. It must be understood, however, that the horses, &c., attached to the army, must be fed, and must have the green corn, if they cannot get grass. G. O. Alameda, 1 1th April, 1811. 1. The growing corn has unnecessarily been cut, and otherwise consumed, as forage, in the neighboiu-hood of the several cantonments. Officers commanding divisions will direct the Assistant Provosts, to seize and pvinish any soldier hereafter found cutting corn, without a written permission, or presence of a Commissary. To enable the issue of this authority when expedient, regiments are to forage as much as possible in the same district. 2. This caution is to be translated and given to the several Capi- trazes of Spanish mules attached to brigades for the guidance of the muleteers. G. O. Quinta dos Baiios, 29th June, 1811. 2. The General Officers of the ai-my are requested to refer to the Order of the 20th March, No, 3, about foraging, as great irregularities occur now in regiments and soldiers in taking forage in the country whenever they please. G. O. Quinta dos Banos, 8fh July, 1811. 7. The Commander of the Forces refers the General Officers of the amiy and the Commanding Officers of Regiments to the Orders of the 17th June, 1809, No. 5, and to those of the llth August, 1810, Nos. 1, 2, and 3, regarding the cutting and carrying away the forage. 8. That which the country produces must be realised for the use of the army ; but it must be done with regularity, and without waste, and the owners of what is taken must be paid for their property. G . O. Freneda, 3rf Oc/. 1 8 1 1 . 1. The Commander of the Forces refers the General Officers com- manding divisions and brigades, and the Officers commanding regi- FORAGE. 103 ments, to the General Orders, 17th June, 1809, 11th August, 1810, and 8th of July, 1811, reorardino^ the mode of foraofino-. 2. The Commander of the Forces is convinced, that there is not an Officer or soldier in the army who, adverting to what the people of this country suffered from the enemy in the summer of 1810, would wish to deprive them of any part of their property without paying for it ; or to take more from them than is absolutely necessary for the maintenance of the equipment of the army in an efficient state. 3. The Commander of the Forces trusts that the Officers in the several cantonments will take care that the Orders above referred to are regularly carried into execution, in order that the people may re- ceive payment for what is taken from them. 4. A sense of the interests of the army, combined with feelings for the distresses of the people, should prevent all waste of forage or of any other articles ; and the Commander of the Forces requests the attention of the Officers to this point. G. O. Freneda, 9fh Dec. 1811. 7. NotA\"ithstanchng that every brigade in the army is provided with the means of transport sufficient for the supply of Officers and troops with bread and forage ; it is possible that, owing to the great distance of the magazines, and the accidents to which the transport of stores is Hable, the supply of corn for the horses and mules attached to the infantry in particular may at times fail. 8. There are substitutes, however, to be provided in the country, ^vhich will keep these animals in condition, even though they should not be regularly supplied with corn; and having ascertained the price of a ration of corn before any expense of transport is incurred, the Commander of the Forces has directed, that from the 1st of December to the 1st of March, the Officers of the infantry of the army and of the Staflf of the infantry, may receive 280 reas for each horse, for every day the horses receive no corn from the Commissariat, and 140 reas for each mule, for every day their mules receive no corn. 9. No Officer is to draw for more than he actually keeps. 10. The charges on this account will be paid monthly, or as soon after as possible, by the Assistant Commissaries attached to the bri- gade. The bills for them must be made out for each day ; and the Commanding Officer of the regiment must certify, that the Officers, for whose horses and mides the charges have been made, ha\ e, to the best of his knowledge, received no corn from the Commissariat on that day ; and none from any other source from which a charge can come against the public. This certificate nmst be coimtersigned by the 104 rORAGE. Quarter Master of the regiment, and by the Assistant Commissary attached to the brigade. 11. The Officers of the army will understand, that the efforts made to supply corn to the regimental horses and nuiles will not be discon- tinued ; and the expenses incurred for that object will not cease, not- withstanding that this allowance is granted. 12. The Commander of the Forces hopes that these efforts will be more successful hereafter than they have been ; and this allowance is given only to enable the Officers during the winter to provide a sub- stitute in case they should fail. G. ,0. Fuente Guifialdo, 28th April, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers commancUng divisions and brigades, and the Commanding Officers of regiments, will attend to the General Orders which have been issued regarding the cutting of green forage. 2. It is very desirable, that where grass can be cut, the green corn should not be used as forage ; but where it is necessary to use the green corn, the Commander of the Forces requests that the field may be regularly valued in the manner pointed out in the General Orders ; and that the Batmen and other foragers may be confined to the use. of that field only, and that care may be takeli that there is no waste. 3. The horses and other animals of the army must not be turned cut to graze in the green corn : the Commander of the Forces havino- made arrangements to have the meadows cut for the service of the army at a late period of the season, he requests the Generals and Commanding Officers of regiments will prevent the horses and other animals from beinor turned to graze in the meadows, if there should be any other place in which they can be turned, where they will find food. G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, 1 0th June, 1812. 4. The Commander of the Forces requests the particular attention of the General Officers of the army and of the Commanding Officers of regiments to his orders of the 28th of April last, referring to his former orders respecting cutting green forage. G. (). Niire del Bey, 1 G//a July, 1812, I. The Commaiider of the Forces particularly requests the atten- tion of the Commissariat attached to divisions and brigades of infantry, and to regiments of cavalry, and of the General Officers of the army and Commanding Officers of regiments, to the orders which have been issued regarding tlie cutting of forage. FORAGE. 105 2. He desires that^ whenever it is possible, grass may be given to the horses and other animals, instead of straw with corn in the ear. 3. The Assistant Provost Marshals must be employed to ]ireA^ent the phmder of the corn fields, and their destruction by cattle being turned into them. G. O. Madrid, \Sfh Aug. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces has frequently requested that regular foraging parties might be sent out from each regiment or brigade ; and the mode is clearly pointed out in orders, in which the receipt for forage is to be given to the owner, whether it should be dry, or green, or thrashed, or cut, or otherwise. 2. The object of the orders is, first, to ensure regularity, and that there shall be no waste ; secondly, to render it certain that everybody obtains his due proportion of forage ; and thirdly, to ensure to the owners the value of what is taken from them. 3. Notwithstanding the repeated orders given on this subject, and that they are so easy of execution, the time of the Commander of the Forces is occupied in receiving complaints from the inhabitants of all the villages, in the neighbourhood of every station of the troops, of the outrages committed to obtain forage ; and of their total ruin in conse- quence of their having been left without receipt, or any evidence that their property had been taken from them on account of the pubKc service. 4. 5, 6. (See Orders.) G-. O. Freneda, 2Mh Nov. 1812. 3. It is very desirable that the General Oflftcers of the army, and the Commanchng Officers of regiments of cavalry and infantry should endeavour to economise the forage and other resources of the country ; other^vise they must expect that the troops and horses will sufter very serious privations during the winter. 4. The Commander of the Forces has taken the precaution of having the grass mowed, and saved as hay, in many parts of the country in which the troops now are, or may be cantoned ; which resource is ample for the food of all the animals dm-ing the winter, if duly taken care of, and distributed under the regulations of the service. 5. The Commander of the Forces is sorry to learn, however, that much of what was thus provided in this part of the country has been already wasted, or trampled upon, or destroyed ; and, in particular, 3.5,000 rations of hay, which were at Espeja, and of which Lieut. , of the — reg., took possession, has been destroyed. 6. He entreats the attention of the General Officers and Command- 106 FORAGE. in^ Officers of regiments to these orders, as they relate not only to the hay provided by the orders of the Commander of the Forces, but to the forage and other resources of the country. Q Q Freneda, Wth Dec. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces has received a report, that, not- withstanding his repeated orders upon the subject of forage, and particularly that of the 25th of November last ; and notwithstanding the endent necessity which exists, that the forage which has been provided for the troops should not be wasted, the — hght dragoons. Lieutenant Colonel 's Portuguese brigades of artillery, and Cap- tain 's brigade of British artillery, went into the town of Idanha Nova, on the 5th instant; and in consequence of the irregular manner in which the Officers of these troops allowed their men to forage, a considerable quantity of forage, which had been provided for the army, was wasted and destroyed. 2. The Commander of the Forces, finding that he cannot prevail upon those Officers to obey his orders, and to attend to the conduct of those placed under their command and charge, by remonstrances, and by pointing out to them the consequences of their inattention to their duty, desires that the Commanding Officer of the — light dragoons. Captain M , and Lieutenant Colonel , may be put in arrest for disobedience of orders ; the two former by the Assistant Adjutant General attached to the 2d division of infantrj^, and the latter by the Officer of the Staff attached to Lieutenant General Hamikon's division. Q Q^ Freneda, 2\st April, \%\Z. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests the General Officers and Commanding Officers of regiments, particularly those of the cavalry and of brigades and troops of artillery, not to use the green corn as forage, if it can be avoided. There is nothing that will, at the present season of the year, be of such advantage to the hors(-s, and other animals of the army, as to turn them to grass during the entire day ; or at least such part of it as the animals may not be employed on duty. 2. If it should be necessary to use the green corn as Ibrage, it should be cut, and the animals should not be turned out in the corn fields. The Commander of the Forces particularly requests the attention of the Officers to his orders regarding the mode of cutting the green corn as forage, in order to render it certain, that the owners may have com- pensation for their property. 3. The Commander of the Forces has already recei\ed complaints from the inhabitants of inattention to his orders on this subject; for FORAGE. 107 which complaints he had hoped no cause would have been given. He trusts, however, that no cause will be given in future. G-. O . Carvajales, 5\st May, 1813. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests the several Officers com- manding divisions and brigades, and the Commanding Officers of regi- ments, to take means to prevent the destruction of the corn in the neighbourhood of their encampments, and the unnecessary passage of the troops across it. 3. The damage that is done by turning the cattle and animals of the followers of the amiy into the green corn, Avhich would be better fed in the grass ; and by the cutting of corn, as forage, by unauthorized jDersous contrary to orders, is incalculable ; not only to the individuals to whom the corn belongs, and who deserve the protection of the array, but to the amiy itself. Gr. O. Lezaca, 17 th July, 1813. 1. Tlie time of the Commander of the Forces is occupied ^•ery much by complaints from different parts of the country, of the use of the green corn by the cavalry, without giving regular receipts. These complaints are made particularly of Major General 's brio-ade, 2. The Commander of the Forces again requests the General Officers and Officers commanding regiments to attend to this point. 3. It is most desirable, as well for ihe inhabitants as for the army itself, that the green and unthrashed corn should not be used as forao-e. And, considering that there is still so much grass in the country, it appears to the Commander of the Forces, that the use of green and unthrashed com might be entirely avoided : at all events, if it is neces- sary to use forage of this description, it must be regularly taken, and r^ular receipts given for what is taken. G-. O. St. Pe, nth Nov. 1813. 1. The General Officers and Commanding Officers of recrinients are requested to save the dry forage as much as possible, and to use the green, while the state of the weather will admit of the use of it. They will find the necessity of attending to this caution in the course of the winter ; and if it is not attended to, the Commander of the Forces declares his intention not to allow any claims for animals lost for ^vant of food to go before the Board. ^- O- St. Pe, \5th Nov. 1813. 1. The great abuses and waste, which are the consequences of the existing mode of foraging for the army, and the inconvenience result- 108 FORAGE. iiig therefrom, have induced the Commander of the Forces to issue the followinof orders : — 2. Under the orders of the late Commander of the Forces, Lieu- tenant General Sir John Moore, a horse or a mule was allowed to each Captain of a company of infantry, and a horse or a mule among the sub- alterns of the company; and under the orders of the late Commander of the Forces, Lieutenant General Sir J. Cradock, which have been the rule with this army, the subalterns of a company of infantry were allowed a horse or mule between two. 3. The Commander of the Forces now desires, that a Captain of a company may be allowed to keep two horses or mules, besides one horse or mule to carry the tents of the company ; and that every sub- altern of infantry may be allowed to keep one horse or mule ; but it is to be clearly miderstood, that no more batmen servants are to be taken from the ranks than there were under former orders. 4. The Commander of the Forces desires also, that throughout the army the Officers commanding regiments, heads of departments, &c, ^vill take measures to prevent horses, mules, or other animals from being kept in the regiments, &c., which are not allowed by the Gene- ral Orders. 5. All foraging parties from regiments of cavalry or infantry, or bri- gades of artillery, when it is necessary to send any, are to go out regularly under the charge of an Officer ; the Officer of the Quarter Master General's department of the division, in concert with the Offi- cer of the Commissariat, pointing out wlicre the foraging is to be made : and the Orders of the 25th August, 1809, and of the 20th March, 1811, regarding the attendance of the Officer of the Commissariat, beinor attended to. 6. The Staff of the brigade or division will forage with one of the regiments of the brigade or division, according to the selection of the General Officer commanding ; and no persons are to be allowed to go separately in search of forage. 7. The Officer in charge of a foraging party is to take care that a regular receipt is given to the owner lor what is taken ; and a list of the Officers sent out with the foraging parties is to be kej:)! in each regiment of cavalry or infantry, brigade of artillery, and department, specifying the name and place where sent to; in order that, in case of complaint, it may be discovered who has neglected to attend to this Order. 8. When the forage shall be bi-ought in, it is to be taken to the Commissary attached to the brigade or division ; and it is to be deli- FORAGE. 109 vered out in regular rations to the several persons entitled to it, under the General Orders of the army. 9. If the forage in any district can he collected in niao-azine, the foraging by the troops is to cease entirely, and all are to draw from the maofaznie. 10. Notwithstanding these Orders, the Commander of the Forces requests, that the green forage may be used as long as may be pos- sible, and that the dry may be saved. G. 0. SL Pc, 1 6th Nov. 1813. 1. The Court cannot close its proceedings without animadverting on the conduct of Lieut. , of the — reg. who, commanding the ad- vanced piquet of that part of the hne, went with his own batmen to collect forage, beyond the range of protection from his own sentries, thereby setting an example of irregularity and disobedience of orders. 3. The Commander of the Forces calls the attention of Lieut. and the Officers of the army in general, to the observation of the Court Martial regarding his conduct when on piquet ; and he refers them particularly to his General Orders of the 15tli October last. {See Advanced Posts.) G. O. St. Jeati de Luz, 1st Jan. 1814. 1. Irregularity in. (See Arrest.) G, O. St. Jean de Luz, 28th Jan. 1814. 1. The great number of forage parties which have been lost lately afford too strong proofs of the little attention paid to the general orders of the army. 2. The Commander of the Forces again calls the attention of the Officers to the orders. No. 5, of the 15th of October last (see Ad- vanced Posts), and No. 5 of the 15th of November last. G. O. St. Sever, 1th March, 1814. 1. The Commander of the Forces begs to call the attention of the General Officers of the army, and the Commanding Officers of reo-i- ments, to the orders repeatedly given respecting requisitions, respecting receipts, and respecting forage. 2. The greatest abuses and outrages are committed daily in conse- quence of the inattention of the Officers of the army to these orders ; to the loss and injury of the inhabitants of the country, and to the dis- grace of the character of the army. 3. The Commander of the P'orces requests that Major General • ■ do again insert in the Regimental Orderly Books of the brigade under his command, the General Orders which have been given on these 110 FORAGE — FRANCE. subjects; and to call upon the Commanding Officers of the — , — , and — regts. of cavalry, to see that they are obeyed by those regiments, as well as by Lieut. Colonel 's troop of horse artillery. G. O. St' Sever, 8th March, 1814. 1. The Commander of the Forces wishes the Officers of the army to observe that the orders of the army uniformly require that requisi- tions, whether for forage or other articles, should be made by a Com- missary or a Magistrate. 2. Those of the 4th of May and 17th of June, 1809, are positive on this point ; and the Commander of the Forces particularly requests that they may be attended to in all requisitions in future. 3. Articles of any kind are to be taken from individuals, on requisi- tion, only when the Magistrate is absent, and cannot be found. 4. The General Officers, commanding divisions of infantry and brio-ades of cavalry, are requested to direct the Commissaries attached to their several division and brigades, to settle with the Magistrates of the places in which they may be cantoned or encamped, where the horses and other animals attached to the division or brigade may be turned to grass, and at what rate of expense. Q. O. ^i^^> 16^^ March, 1814, No. 10. (See Detachments.) FRANCE. Q O. Irureta,9th July, \8\3. 1. The Conmiander of the Forces is anxious to draw the attention of the Officers of the army to the difference of the situation in wliich they have been hitherto among the people of Portugal and Spain, and that in which they may hereafter find themselves among those of the frontiers of France. 2. Every military precaution must henceforward be used to obtain intelligence, and to prevent surprise. General and superior Officers, at the head of detached corps, will lake care to keep up a constant and regular communication with the corps upon their right and left, and with their rear ; and the soldiers and their followers must be prevented from wandering to a distance from their camps and cantonments on any account whatever. 3. Notwithstanding that these precautions are absolutely neces- sary, as the country in front of the army is the enemy's, the Com- mander of the Forces is particularly desirous that the inhabitants FRANCE. Ill should be well treated ; and that private property must be respected as it has been hitherto. 4. The Officers and soldiers of the army must recollect that their nations are at war with France solely because the Rvder of the French nation will not allow them to be at peace, and is desirous of forcing them to submit to his yoke : and they must not forget that the worst of the evils suffered by the enemy, in his profligate invasion of Spain and Portugal, have been occasioned by the irregularities of the sol- diers, and their cruelties, authorised and encouraged by their chiefs, towards the unfortunate and peaceful inhabitants of the country. 5. To revenge this conduct on the peaceable inhabitants of France, would be unmanly and unworthy of the nations to whom the Com- mander of the Forces now addresses himself ; and, at all events, would be the occasion of similar and worse evils to the army at large than those wliich the enemy's army have suffered in the Peninsula j and wovdd eventvially prove highly injurious to tiie public interests. 6. The rules, therefore, which have been observed hitherto, in requiring, and taking, and giving receipts for supplies from the country, are to be continued in the villages on the French frontier • and the Commissaries, attached to each of the armies of the several nations, will receive the orders from the Commander in Chief of the army of their nations, respecting the mode and period of paying for such suppUes. G. O. Lezaca, 8th Oct. 1813. 1. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to be under the necessity of publishing over again his orders of the 9th of July last, as they have been unattended to by the Officers and troops which entered France yesterday. 2. According to all the information which the Commander of the Forces has received, outrages of all descriptions were committed by the troops in presence even of their Officers, who took no pains whatever to prevent them. 3. The Commander of the Forces has already determined that some Officers, so grossly negligent of their duty, shall be sent to England, that their names may be brought luider the attention of the Prince Regent, and that His Royal Highness may give such direc- tions respecting them as he may think proper ; as the Commander of the Foi-ces is determined not to command Officers who will not obey his orders. 112 FREE-MASONRY FUNERALS — GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL. frep:-masonry. G. O. Coimbra, 5th Jan. 1810. 1. As the profession of Free-Masonry is contrary to the law of Portugal, the Commander of the Forces requests that the meetings of the Lodges existing in the several corps, the use of masonic badges and emblems, and the appearance of the Officers and soldiers in masonic processions, may be discontinued while the troops will be in this country. The Commander of the Forces is convinced that the Officers and soldiers of the army will feel the necessity of obeying the laws of the country which they are sent to protect ; and that they will show their respect for the attachment of the people of Portugal to their own laws, by refraining from an amusement which, however innocent in itself, and allowed by the law of Great Britain, is a violation of the law in this coinitry, and very disagreeable to the people. FUNERALS. G. O. Villa de Toro, Uth Oct. 1812. 1. In conseqilence of the Report from the Piu-veyor General, that the expense attending a soldier's fimeral amounts to five shillings and sixpence, instead of four shillings and eightpence, which latter sum the Officers commanding companies have hitherto paid, they are here- after to pay five shillings and sixpence for each man. GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, (OFFICERS.) On which Remarks on Duty and Discipline are made by the Com^ mander of the Forces, on confirming the Sentences. G. O. Merida,2nh August, 1809. 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Brigadier General R. Stewart was President, Conductor of Stores, , was arraigned ' for absenting himself from his duty on or about the 27th July ; when, in the evening of that day and during the action, he quitted his situation, having charge of store ammunition ; taking a horse, a gunner driver, and another horse, and making the best of his way to Placencia, and spreading infamous reports injurious to the British army, saying it had been defeated by the enemy, &c.' The Court found him guilty GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. 113 of the charge, and sentence the prisoner, ConcUictor of Stores, , to be (Hsniissed His JNIajesty's service, and rendered incapable of serving His Majesty in any miUtary capacity whatever : whicli sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 5, Conductor of Stores, , is to continue under the charge of the Provost, until an opportiniity shall offer of sending him to Lisbon. He is to receive his rations only. G. O. Badajoz, 7th Sept. 1809. 9. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General Tilson was President, Lieut. of the — reg. was arraigned, ' for havino- absented himself from his regiment without leave, at or near Talavera, on the 3d of August, and proceeding to the rear.' The Court found him guilty of only part of the charge, and sentence him to be repri- manded only, in such manner as the Commander of the Forces shall think fit. The Commander of the Forces cannot avoid taking this op- portunity of observing, that when an Officer is separated from his reo-i- ment in the performance of his duty, or by unavoidable circumstances, it should be his first object to endeavour to join, when the duty shall have been performed, or the circumstances shall no longer exist which occasioned his separation from his regiment. This is peculiarly in- cumbent, and most probably would be an object to every Officer in this army, at a moment when the army might be supposed to be involved in difficulties. From the excellent character which Lieut. bears, and from his former services and good conduct, the Commander of the Forces believes, with the Court Martial, that he was desirous of joining his regiment. That which has occurred to him, however, and the fact which is notorious to the whole army, if any eflbrt had been made to join it, it must have been successful, should be a warnino- to all Officers in the situation in which Lieut. found himself, not to listen to the senseless reports which invariably prevail on the flanks and rear of all armies, but to endeavour seriously to join their reo-i- ments; at all events, not to go farther to the rear, till the necessity for doing so shall have become evident and urgent. G. O. Badajoz, I6th Sept. 1809. At a General Court Martial, of which Lieutenant General Payne was President, Major of the — reg. was arraigned ' for conduct affording a bad example to the junior Officers of the regiment.' The Court found him not guilty, and do fully acquit him : which sentence is confirmed by the Commander of the Forces. 1. The Commander of the Forces cannot avoid taking this oppor- tunity of calling upon the Field Officers of regiments hi particular, I 114 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. and all the Officers in general, to support, and assist their Command- ing Officers in the maintenance of discipline, and in the preservation of order and regularity in their corjis. 2. The Officers of the army are much mistaken if they suppose that their duty is done, when they have attended to the drill of their men, and to the parade duties of the regiment. The order and regu- larity in camp and quarters, the subsistence and comfort of the sol- diers, the general subordination and obedience of the corps, affijrd constant objects for the attention of the Field Officers in particular ; in which, by their conduct in the assistance they will give their Com- manding Officer, they can manifest their zeal for the sei-vice, their ability and fitness for promotion to the higher ranks, at least equally so, as by an attention to the drill and parade discipline of the corps. G. O. Badajoz, I6th Sept. 1809. 4. At a General Court Martial, of which Lieutenant General Payne was President, Lieut. of the — reg. was arraigned ' for striking a Portuguese sentry at Elvas.' The Court are of opinion, there is not sufficient evidence to substantiate the charge, and do therefore acquit Lieut. : which sentence has been confinned by the Commander of the Forces, 5. The Commander of the Forces desires, that all Officers and soldiei-s of the army will understand, that the Spanish and Portuguese soldiers are entrusted with the performance of duties, when on sentry, equally with British soldiers in the same situation ; and that any re- sistance to a Spanish or Portuguese sentry, and particularly any vio- ence committed upon him, upon any assumed superiority of character, by any British Officer or soldier, wiU be punished as such a breach of military chscipline shall deserve. G.'O. ' Badajoz, Uth Oct. 1809. 2. At a General Court Martial, of which Brigadier General Slade was President, Captain of the — reg. was arraigned ' for conduct unbecoming an Officer and a gentleman, in being concerned in an affray in Lisbon.' The Court find Captain guilty of being in an affray, but acquit him of conduct unbecoming an Officer and a gentleman, and adjudge him to be reprimanded : which sentence has been confirmed by the Commander ol" the Forces. 3. The Commander of the Forces cannot avoid drawing the atten- tion of the army to the circumstances of Captain 's case ; and to urge them to avoid misfortunes, similar to those he has met with, by avoi(hng the places in which they originate. The Commander of the Forces will not aggravate the distress, which Captain must feel, by entering into further particulars ; but, in pui*suance of the sentence GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. 115 of the Court Martial, reprimands him for his conduct at Lisbon on the night of the 3d March, 1809. G. O. Gouveia, \3th Sept. 1810. 1. At a General Court Martial, whereof Major General Leith was President, Captain of the — reg. was arraigned ' for disrespectful expressions and conduct unbecoming an Officer, &c.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty of part of the charges, and of refusing to withdraw the disrespectful expressions, when immediately offered to be released from arrest on condition of his doing so ; and do sentence him to be pubhcly reprimanded : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces laments that Captain should have thought proper to defer, until he was brought to trial, to explain the disrespectful expressions which he made use of to his Commanding Officer ; notwithstanding the repeated offers made to him by his Com- manding Officer to receive such explanation. 3. The Officers of the army should recollect, that it is not only no degradation, but it is meritorious, for him that is in the wrong to acknowledge and atone for his error ; and that the momentary humi- liation, which any man may feel upon making such an acknowledg- ment, is more than recompensed by the subsequent satisfaction which it affords him ; and by avoiding a trial and conviction of conduct unbe- coming an Officer. 4. The Commander of the Forces requests, that Major General Leith will have this Order read to Captain , in front of the — reg. paraded for that pvirpose, as the reprimand for his conduct. Cap- tain is then to be released from his arrest. G. O. Cartaxo, 2d Jan. 1811. 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General the Hon. C. Colville was President, Surgeon of the — reg. was arraigned ' for confining a Portuguese inhabitant in the regimental guard house, &c.' The Court do find him guilty, and sentence him to be repri- manded : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces experiences great difficulty in ex- pressing his sense of the conduct of Surgeon of the — reg., con- sistently with the respect due to the opinion of the General Court Martial by which he was tried. 3. The Commander of the Forces has frequently urged the Officers and soldiers of the army to treat kindly the inhabitants of this country, I 2 116 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. from whom they have received every assistance, and upon every occa- sion the most cordial good treatment. But Surgeon , forgetful of these orders, and of the common justice due from one man to ano- ther, confined , an inhabitant, in the regimental guard house, contrary to the orders of the army, and the laws of this and every other civilized country. 4. The Officers and solchers of the army are again warned, that they have no more right to confine in a military guard house an inha- bitant of Portugal, than they would have to confine one of His Ma- jesty's subjects in Great Britain ; and he forbids the practice. 5. The release of without orders from the Commanding Officer of the regiment, was as unmiUtary a proceeding, as his con- finement in the guard house was improper : and for the whole of this conduct, the Commander of the Forces directs that this reprimand may be read to Surgeon , at the head of the troops stationed at Torres Vedras. G. O. Cartaxo, \9th Feb. 1811. 1. At a General Court Martial, whereof Colonel Minet was Presi- dent, Mr. , Apothecary to the Forces, was arraigned 'for disobe- dience of orders, in having a private soldier of the 11th reg. as his servant, or orderly.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty, and sentence him to be suspended from rank and pay, for three calendar months : which sentence has been confirmed by the Com- mander of the Forces. 2. In consideration of the good character which the Commander of the Forces has heard of Mr. ; and in consequence of the satisfac- tion he has received from the mode in which the duty of the Medical Department of this army is done in general; and in hopes that the crime of which Mr. has been found guilty, will not be repeated, the Commander of the Forces remits that part of the sentence, which suspends Mr. from rank and pay for three months ; and that Officer is to be released from his arrest and return to his duty. Q O. Santa Marinha, Ibth March, 1811. At a General Court Martial held at Chamusca, lor the trial of Captain , Lieuts. , , , , and Ensign of the reg., were arraigned ' for scandalous and infamous behaviour, in beino- concerned in an act of violence.' The Coiu-t do partially acquit Captain , and Lieut. , but find guilty Lieuts. , and ^ and J<]nsio-n • ; and do sentence Lieut. to be dismissed the service with infamy, and Lieut. and Ensign to be cashiered. His Royal Highness, the Prince Regent, has confirmed the GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL^ OFFICERS. 117 sentence of the Court, and directs the Commander of the Forces to reprimand Captain , Lieuts. and . 2. The Commander of the Forces trusts that Captain , Lieuts. ■ , and , will take warning by the events which occurred on the niofht of the 4th of December : and will avoid to be in a state in which men are unaware of the nature or effect of their actions, and are incapable of performing any duty. G. O. Quinta dos Banos, \Mh July, 1811. 3. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General Sontag was President, Quarter Master of the — reg., was arraigned ' for impressing some bullock cars intended for the public service, for disobedience of orders to his superior officer, Lieut. of the — reg., who ordered him not to take the said bullocks, &c.' The Court are of opinion that Quarter Master is guilty of part of the charges brought against him, and do sentence him to be suspended from rank and pay, for three calendar months, and further to be re- primanded : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces, 4. The suspension of Quarter Master is to commence this day. 5. The Commander of the Forces desires that Quarter Master may be called upon the parade of the — batt. of the — reg., to be formed for that purpose ; and may be informed, that when Mr. Dankerts declined to supply him with the means of conveyance, that were necessary to enable him to perform the duty on which he was detached from his regiment, he ought to have reported the circum- stances to his Commanding Officer : and oug^ht not to have been guilty of disobedience of the orders of the army, and an act of vio- lence, which led to other disorders, by the party under his command ; and to improper behaviour towards Lieut. of the — reg., his superior Officer, of which the General Court Martial have found him guilty. 6. One of the motives for the repeated orders which have been is- sued (see Pressing), that the soldiers might not be employed in pressing articles from the country, is to avoid the abuse, of which they are generally guilty, in forcing money from the inhabitants for the release of what they have taken by violence : but whatever may be the cause of the issue of any order, obedience is the safe mode of proceeding in every instance ; and the Officers of the army must, long before this time, have been aware of the necessity of attending to the General Orders of the Commander of the Forces. 7. Inconvenience must be felt at times, by some individuals, in their operation ; but it must be suffered in an extended service, as that 118 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. on which the army is employed ; and it is trifling, in comparison, with the general interests, and the general individual convenience for which these orders are calculated to provide. 8. Quarter Master is hereby reprimanded. Q Q^ Fuente Guinaldo, \st Sept. 1811. 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Lieut. General Sir S. Cotton, Bart., was President, Lieut. Colonel the Hon. was arraigned ' for unmihtary conduct, in forwarding a letter couched in most offensive and disrespectful terms to IVIajor General ; and for refusing to withdraw this and another letter equally offensive.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty, and do sentence him to be severely reprimanded : which sentence has been confirmed by His Ex- cellency the Commander of the Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces regrets that an Officer of the rank of Lieut. Colonel , should have placed himself in the situa- tion in which that Officer now finds himself; and that he should have persevered in the error which he had committed ; notwithstanding its nature, and the consequences likely to result from his conduct, were repeatedly represented to him ; and that he was earnestly urged by those whose opinions ought to have had an influence over him, to recall the improper letters wliich he had addressed to Major Ge- neral . 3. If the extreme sensibiUty to the censure of liis Commanding Officer, which was the pretext for the disrespectful and offensive con- duct of which Lieut. Colonel has been found guiUy, had been of that good description, which induces those who feel it, to avoid that censure by attending strictly to their duty ; by obeying with zeal and precision the orders which they receive; and by upholding the disci- pline and subordination of the army, Lieut. Colonel would have attended to the advice he had received to withdraw his offensive letters, rather than incur the risk of receiving a stronger censure, under the sentence of the General Court Martial. 4. The Commander of the Forces hopes, however, that that sen- tence will con\ ince Lieut. Colonel the Hon. , that, whatever may be his feelings, he cannot with impunity express them to his Com- manding Officer in terms of disrespect and offence, even when he thinks he has reason to complain of his CommancUng Officer's con- duct ; and that he will recollect in future, that a General Court Martial will enforce the rules of the service, which protect every Officer from disrespect and insult, on every occasion ; but most particularly when in the execution of his duty. 5. The Commander of the Forces desires that this order, whereby GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. 119 Lieut. Colonel the Hon. of the — reg., is repi'inianded, may be read to liini by the Assistant Adjutant General, attached to the 6th division, at the head of that division, to be paraded for that purpose, in presence of Lieut. General Sir S. Cotton, Bart., President of the General Court Martial, who is requested to attend. 6. Lieut. Colonel the Hon. is then to be released from his arrestj and to return to his duty with his regiment. G. O. Freneda, 5 th Oct. 1811. 1. At a General Court Martial of which Major General Long was President, Captain of the — reg. was arraigned ' for disobedience of orders of this army, in embargoing mules in the pubhc service.' The Court are of opinion, that Captain is not guilty of the crime preferred against him, and do therefore acquit him : Avhich sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 2, The Commander of the Forces is happy to find that Captain is quite free from blame. (For remainder of the Orders on this subject, see Hospital.) Q^ O. Freneda, I4th Nov. 1811. 9. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General Long was President, Lieut. of the — regt., was arraigned ' for proceechng to Lisbon, from Alter de Chao, when in charge of a detachment of . sick, without leave ; for taking with him his sen-ant, a soldier, con- trary to express orders ; and for taking with him a considerable sum of the company's money entrusted to his charge.' The Court do find him guilty, and sentence him to be publicly and severely reprimanded; to be suspended from rank and pay for six months ; and to refund in the hands of the Paymaster of the regiment the balance of any sums of public money in his possession : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 10. The Commander of the Forces trusts, that the example of Lieut. will induce the Ofticers of the army to consider the per- formance of their duty as their first object, from which their attention ought not to be diverted by any idle views of amusement at Lisbon, or elsewhere. 11. A moment's reflection on these subjects, on which it was Lieut. 's duty to reflect, would have convinced him that the soldiers of his company would suffer the greatest inconvenience from his taking with him, from the regiment, their money ; and the Commander of the Forces is concerned to observe, from the whole of Lieut. s conduct, and from his having omitted, to this moment, to replace the money which he had improperly taken away, that he had determined, in the first instance, to avail himself of any idle excuse to go to Lisbon 120 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. for his amusement, for which the company's money was to give him the means of paying the expenses. 12. Lieut. proceeding fi-om Abrantes to Lisbon, on the alleged recommendation of Dr. , was equally irregular ; but con- sistent with the rest of his conduct. He ought to have known that he could not with propriety remain absent from his regiment, on account of sickness, a\ ithout the permission of the Commander of the Forces, founded on the proceedings of a Medical Board, ordered to assemble in consequence of a report to the Commander of the Forces, of the bad state of his health. Q O. E-eneda, \&th Nov. 1811. 4. At a General Court Martial, of which Colonel the Hon. W. Ponsonby was President, Deputy Assistant Commissary General *, was arraigned ' upon six charges of insubordination, disrespect of authority, ungentlemanhke conduct, disobedience of the orders of the Governor, at Peniche, &c.' The Court find him guihy of the greater part of the charges, and do sentence him to be suspended from rank and pay for three calendar months, and to be severely re- primanded: which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 5. The Commander of the Forces has seldom read the details of an Officer's conduct, which have given him so much cause for disapproba- tion and chsgust, as those which appear respecting the conduct of Mr. -, in the proceedings of the General Court Martial. 6. Having been employed on duty at the Fort of Peniche, he set at defiance the Governor and all the Portuguese authorities in that place ; he beat the people employed under him ; and insulted the inhabitants of the fort, by conduct and language which a gentleman ought not to have used. 7. The people of Portugal have in no instance shown their for- bearance and good nature, their gratitude for the benefits they have received from the British nation, and their consideration for the follies of an individual, in a greater degree, than in the case of Mr. . But the Commander of the Forces is determined that these qualities shall not be taken advantage of by any individual to their annoyance and injury ; and he declares, that if he did not attribute nuich of the conduct of Mr. to thoughtlessness and levity, he would recom- mend that he should be dismissed from His Majesty's service. 8. The Connnander of the l^rces requests Major General Peacocke * This Commissariat Officer was afterwards dismissed the service by a General Court Martial, held at Vittoria, oa the 8th Dec. 1813, for fraud ; the proceedings of which were confirmed by His Royal Highness the Prince Regent. GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. 121 to read to Mr. this reprimand for his coiuhict : his suspension from rank and pay is to take pkice from this cUiy ; and the Com- mander of the Forces requests the Commissary General will hereafter employ Mr. in a situation in which his conduct will be under the inspection of one of the superior Oificers of the Commissariat. 9. He likewise requests that Mr. , of the Commissariat, may be also removed from Peniche. G. O. Villa Verde, 2d July, 1812. 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Lieutenant Colonel Barnes was president, Lieut. , of the — reg., and Lieut. , of the — reg., were arraigned vq^on tlie following charges : ' for spreading false and injurious reports, tending to create alarm and terror among the inhabitants ; and for disrespectful condvict towards the Officer commandingf the militia of Lousao.' The Court are of opinion that Lieut. , of the — reg., is not guilty, and do honour- ably acquit him ; but that Lieut. , of the — reg., is gviilty of the first part of the charge only, and do sentence him to be publicly repri- manded : which sentence is confirmed by the Commander of the Forces. 3. The Commander of the Forces has frequently had reason to m-ge the Officers of the army to treat the authorities of the country with respect, and the people with kindness. 4. All must be sensible that no people will submit to be treated with contempt, particularly not those in authority ; and there is no Officer who is not aware, that in his own country he dares not conduct himself towards either Magistrates or people, in the manner of which there are too frequent instances in this country. 5. Yet there are la\vs here to protect persons in authority from insult, as well as in England ; and it is neither generous nor manly to take advantage of the good nature of the j^eople, and of their gratitude for the services rendered to them by the army, to insidt them. 6. The Commander of the Forces is determined he will never pass unnoticed conduct of this description ; and he hopes that Liieut. will take warning from what has passed at this Court Martial ; and, from this reprimand, not to insult or to amuse himself at the expense of the terrors of the people of the country in future. 7. Lieut. is hereby reprimanded, and is to be released from his arrest. G. O. Villa de Toro, 2Uh Sept. 1812. 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General was President, Captain , of the — regt-^ was arraigned ' for conduct 122 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL^ OFFICERS. unbecoming an Officer and a gentleman ; and tending, in the most direct manner, to subvert good order, due subordination, and military- discipline.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty of the greater number of the charges preferred against him, and do sentence him to be cashiered. His Royal Highness the Prince Regent approves and confirms the finding and sentence of the Court. — (This part of the order is dated, Freneda, 12th Dec. 1812.) 1. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to observe, from a perusal of the proceedings of the General Court Martial in the trial of Captain , of the — reg. (sent to England for confirmation), that the orders which he has repeatedly issued to this army regarding the conduct of Officers in quarters and cantonments, regarding their con- duct on a march, regarding the inspections of the soldiers' necessaries, and particularly their ammunition, have not been attended to in the reo-. : and as Lieutenant Colonel , their late Commanding Officer, was very attentive to his duty, the Commander of the Forces is apprehensive that the want of attention to those orders is more general than he has hitherto imagined. 2. He entreats the Commanding and other Officers of regiments to peruse with attention the General Orders of the army, and to make themselves masters of the duties which these orders impose upon them, and to perform them with strictness and regularity. 3. They may depend upon it, that unless the duties prescribed in these orders are performed with regularity, the regiments cannot be kept in the order in which they ought to be for the service required from them. 4. Captain is to proceed to Lisbon in arrest, there to wait for the publication of the General Court Martial on his trial ; it being sent to En Lesaca, 20fh Sept. 1813. I have perused the proceedings of the General Court Martial, of which you are President, on the trial of Lieut. of the — reg., and the recommendation of the Court, to which I feel every inclination K 130 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. to attend, but I return both with the wish that the Court should revise their sentence. I cannot but consider the transaction, which has been the subject of this Court Martial, to be simply a private quarrel, which has as little connexion with public service, and with the discipline and subordina- tion of the armv, as any that has ever come under my notice. It is certainly true, that private quarrels between Officers are proper subjects for the investigation of a Court Martial ; but the complainant, in order to obtain a decision in his favour, must come with a fair case ; he must not himself have been guilty of a breach of the General Orders of the army, and of chsciphne ; and his authority, as a superior Officer, must not have been exerted against his inferior, against whom he complains, in order to enjoy the advantage of this improper conduct; and above all he must have refrained from the use of abusive and improper language and gestures. It appears that Lieut. W seized a stable in the neighbourhood of the lines of the camp of his company, on which he had no billet, and in which he had kept his horses ; but that having been absent, Lieut. J followed his example and equally seized it, and put his animals in it. The right of each to the use of the stable was equally void of found- ation. Lieut. W , however, orders Lieut. J to quit the stable, and employs a guard to tiu'n his horses out, not on account of the impropriety of occupying it without a billet, but in order to put his own in : and here I cannot but think him the as^oressor. Had these gentlemen no Commanding Officer? Were there no means of obtaining redress for an injury, supposing one to have been committed by Lieut. J , excepting by an armed force under Lieut. W 's own direction ? Was that armed force used with propriety in this case, and is not Lieut. W liable to trial and punishment for such an abuse of his authority ? Then it is proved, in the course of the dispute on this subject, Lieut. W made use of very improper and provoking expressions and gestures towards Lieut. J , and upon the whole, however improper the conduct of the latter may have been, it was not unprovoked ; I therefore recommend to the Court to pass a mere lenient sentence upon him, stating in the body of the sentence, that the conduct of Lieut. W , the senior Officer and complainant, was the original cause of the misconduct complained of (Signed) Wellington.' M. G. the Hon, E. Stopfordy President of a General Court Martial. GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. 131 Irun, 24th Sept. 1813. The Court having met for the pui-poso of revising the sentence of the General Court Martial, on Lieut. J • of the — reg., are of opinion that as the charges are worded, and as the Court have found the prisoner guilty of them, the Article of War 28, section 16, which particularly applies, does not leave them any alternative ; but advert- ing to the whole circumstances, and to the provocation which might have been given by Lieut. W , the Court were induced to trans- mit, through their President, a letter, recommending the prisoner to the mercy of the Commander of the Forces. Letter from His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Commander in Chief. ' My Lord, Horse Guards, I3th Dec. 1813. I am to acquaint your Lordship that His Royal Highness the Prince Regent was pleased, in the name and behalf of His Majesty, to approve the finding, and confirm the sentence, of the Court ; but as the quarrel between the prisoner and the prosecutor appears to have been of a private nature, in which both parties were culpable, the Prince Regent was further most graciously pleased, under such cir- cumstances, together with the testimony in favour of the prisoner's character, to consider him a proper subject for the exercise of His Royal Highness's gracious clemency, and to command that he should be restored to the functions of his Commission. (Signed) Frederick, Commander in Chief.' Field Marshal the Marquis of Wellington, K. G., S^c. G. O. St. Jeande Luz, I8th Jan. 1814. At a General Court Martial, of which Colonel Peregrine Maitland was President, Lieut. , of the — batt.. King's German Legion, was arraigned upon three charges of ' scandalous conduct to Mr. L , the Paymaster.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty; but the Court, upon the whole, are of opinion, that the conduct of the prisoner was not such as merits the very strong phrases of accusation made use of in the charges, and that the pri- soner's misconduct is already extenuated, by his subsequent offer to apologise to Mr. L , whose reasons for not accepting that apo- logy appear to the Court very far from satisfactory. The Court do, therefore, sentence Lieut. P , of the — batt.. King's German Legion, to be reprimanded in such manner as His Excellency the Commander of the Forces may be pleased to direct: which opinion and sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. K2 132 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. 2. The Commander of the Forces is much concerned, that so much of the time of the Officers of the General Courts Martial should have been taken up in the investigation, and his own^ in the perusal of the evidence, in the investigation of charges, so futile as those given in by Mr. L , against Lieut. P , and which had the good of the service so little for their object. 3. Lieut. P 's conduct was no doubt highly reprehensible, and it does appear extraordinary to the Commander of the Forces, tliat mider circumstances in which there was so little room for choice of quarters, as there appears to have been at Ahetye, any dispute shovdd have existed, and any Officer should have exposed his conduct to cen- sure as Lieut. P did. The Commander of the Forces, however, concurs with the General Court ]\Iartial, that the offer to make any apology required ought to have satisfied Mr. L ; and so little does he think the subject deserving the attention and time which it has oc- cupied, that if the Commander of the Forces had known that Lieut. P had offi'red to make an apology for his conduct, he would not have allowed him to have been brought to trial. 5. The Commander of the Forces has observed, in the perusal of the proceedings of the General Court Martial, that Mr. L has been engaged in retail trade, since he has been the Paymaster of the — batt.. King's German Legion, which circumstance he will make known to the Secretary at AVar ; and in the mean time, as this con- duct is contrary to the spirit, if not to the letter, of the King's Regula- tions, the Commander of the Forces requests the Commandino- Officers of regiments will take measures to prevent the Paymasters from trading in any manner whatever. G. 0. Garris, 24fh Feb. 1814. 1. At a General Court Martial, whereof Major General Robinson was President, Lieut. • was arrai<;ned ' for conduct unbecoming'- the character of an Officer and a g-entleman, in makintr use of ffross and ungentlemanlike lanmiage to Lieut. of the same reofiment.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty, and do Ihei-efore sentence him to be reprimanded in such a manner as the Commander of the Forces may think proper : which opinion and sentence have been con- firmed l)y His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces cannot but feel that liis time, and that of the Officers composing the General Court Mai-tial, is occupied very little to the ad\aii1age of the public service, in considering such subjects as tlie luibecoming and ungentlemanlike behaviom- of Officei-s towards each other. Tlie Orders of the Army, the Articles of War, and the rules of society forbid such conduct ; and the Coumiander of the GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. 133 Forces is astonished, that any man claiming the character of a gentle- man, could be provoked to use such language as that proved to have been used by Lieut. , and Lieut. , both of the same regi- ment, towards each other. The Commander of the Forces trusts, that what has passed will be a warning to them in future. 3. This order is to be read at two parades of the — reg. GENERAL COURTS MARTL^L, (PRIVATES, &c.) G. O. Badajoz, \9th Sept. 1809, 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Lieutenant General Payne was President, Privates and , of the — reg., and seven other privates of different regiments, were arraigned ' for plundering stores of shoes while on escort from Lisbon to the army.' The Court having found them guilty of the charge preferred against them, do sentence them to receive 500 lashes each : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 4. I'he Commander of the Foi-ces cannot avoid to take this oppor- tunity of drawing the attention of the army to the unworthy conduct of those soldiers, who have plundered the stores on the way to the army for the use of their comrades, over w hich they were placed as a guard. G. O. Badajoz, 22d Sept. 1809. At a General Court Martial, of which Brigadier General Anson was President, Privates , , and • , of the — reg., were arraigned ''for plundering bee hives' (see Bee Hives). The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and sentence them to receive 500 lashes each : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces, and is to be carried into execution in presence of the — reg., and a company from each of the other regi- ments of the 4th division. G. O. Viseu, 30th Jan. 1 SIO, 1. At a General Court JNIartial, whereof Colonel tiie Hon. E. Stopford was President, Private , of the — reg., was arraigned upon charges of which he was acquitted, in consequence of his acting under the immediate orders of his master, Lieut. , of the — reg. The Court cannot close its proceedings, without noticing the extreme impropiiety in the conduct of Lieut. , in sending the prisoner, his servant, out after horu'S, knowing him to be drunk, which was the cause of his being brought before a General Court Martial, and liis being tried for a capital offence. 134 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. 2. The Officers of the army, who have soldiers for their servants, sliould be particularly cautious not to give them orders, the execution of which are breaches of discipline and good order ; and not to expose them, in a state of intoxication, 1o the temptation of committing offences which must lead to the punishment of the soldier. G. O. Viseu, 28ih Feb. 1810. 1. At a General Court Martial, whereof Colonel the Hon. Edward Stopford was President, Private , of the — reg., and Private ^ of the — reg., were arraigned for ' highway robbery of some Portuguese inhabitants.' The Court do find them guilty, and sen- tence them to be hanged by the neck until" dead: which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 4. Before the same Court was arraigned Private , of the — reo-., for desertion. The Coiu-t do find him guilty, and sentence him to be shot to death : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 6. The Commander of the Forces draws the attention bf the soldiers of the army to the consequence of the crimes committed by the soldiers thus ordered for execution, under the sentences of a General Court Martial. , of the — reg., and , of the — reg., com- mitted a crime which, the Commander of the Forces is concerned to observe, is too common in this army ; they robbed and ill treated an inhabitant of this country, whom they met on the road; a crime which the Commander of the Forces is determined in no instance to forcjive. 7. The soldiers of the army have been invariably well treated by the inhabitants of Portugal ; and the frequent instances of their being robbed and ill treated, and of murders being committed, by soldiers who straofele from their detachments on a march, are a disorrace to the character of this army and of the British nation. 8. The Commander of the Forces is therefore determined, in every case of the kind that may occur, to have proof adduced of the crime committed, and the sentences of the General Courts Martial, what- ever they may be, shall be carried into execution. i). 'J'lie Commander of the Forces is concerned to observe, that the crime committed by Private , of the — reg. (desertion), is no less common in tliis army than robbery and murder ; and, in respect to this crime, he is equally determined to carry into execution the sen- tences of General Courts Martial, whatever they may be. G. O. risen, 25th March, 1810. 1. At a General Court Martial, whereof Brigadier General Camp- GENERAL COURTS MARTUL, PRIVATES, &c. 135 bell was President, Privates , , and , of the — re^. were arraigned 'for plunder and desertion.' The Covu-t do find them guilty, and do sentence them to be hanged by the neck till dead : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of tlie Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests that the Officers com- manding regiments will draw the attention of the soldiers under their command to this example of the consequences of the disgraceful out- rages of which too many of the soldiers of this army have been guilty. 3. The Commander of the Forces repeats his determination to spare no trouble to procure and produce evidence against those who may be guilty of such outrages ; and to carry into execution, invariably, what- ever may be the sentence of the Court Martial. His Excellency par- ticularly requests the Commanding Officers of regiments to revert to the General Orders, and to draw the attention of- the Officers and Non-commissioned Officers under their command to those orders which have for their object to prevent the commission of these crimes, and to render unnecessary such dreadful punishments, by the pre- servation of order and regidarity among the soldiers on their marches, in their quarters, and particvdarly on detachments. G. O. Viseu, 4th April, ISIO. 1. At a General Court Martial, whereof Brigadier General Camp- bell was President, Privates , , and , of the — reo-., were arraigned ' for burglariously entering a dwelling-house and steal- ing thereout several articles of value.' The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and do sentence them to be hanged by the neck till dead : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Com- mander of the Forces. 2. I'he Commander of the Forces requests that the attention of the troops may be drawn to this additional example of the consequences of the bad conduct of the soldiers : the soldiers must see that it is impossible for them to commit these outrages without being discovered, and that conviction and punishment are the certain consequences of their crimes. Indeed, it has rarely happened that one of those who have conspired to commit these crimes, for they are all the result of conspiracy, has not offered himself as an evidence to convict the other criminals. The Commander of the Forces is obliged to observe that these crimes covdd not be so frequently committed, these conspiracies could not be formed, a robbery, of the description of that for which these prisoners are now ordered for execution, could not have been known to the soldiers of almost the whole company, if the Non-com- 136 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL^ PRIVATES, &c. nussioned Officers did their duty, and remained at all times among the soldiers. 3. His Excellency also observes, that the Non-commissioned Officers can do their duty, and can maintain the authority of their situations, only by having tlie support of the Officers belonging to their com pany given to them upon all occasions, by constantly visiting the soldiers' quarters, and by invariable attendance upon the parade from the moment the soldiers are under arms. 4. The Commander of the Forces draws the attention of the Ge- neral and superior Officers of the army, and of all the other Officers, to his orders of the 29th of May, 1809 (see Cantonments), to which he desires a strict attention may be paid in future. It is im- possible that the time of the Officers of the army can be employed with so much advantage to the service, or with so much satisfaction to themselves, whilst the troops are in cantonments, as in giving their attention to support the authority of the Non-commissioned Officers; to instil into them a just sense of their situation and of their duties; and thus to prevent these conspiracies and. crimes, of which the Com- mander of the Forces finds himself vmder the necessity of making such frequent examples. G. O. Celorico, 29th May, 1810. 5. At a General Court Martial, whereof Colonel INI'Kinnon, Coldstream Guards, was President, Privates and , both of the — rcg., were arraigned ' for desertion.' The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and do sentence Private to suffer death, by being shot, and Private • to receive a corporal punishment of 800 lashes : which sentences have been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 6. The Commander of the Forces trusts that this awful example will deter others from the crime of desertion to the enemy, of which these soldiers have been found guilly. G. O. Celorico, 4th June, 1810. 1. At a General Court Martial, whereof Brigadier General Catlin Crauford was President, Privates and , both of the — reg., were arraigned ' for rol)bery and mvu'der.' The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and do sentence them to be hanged l)y the neck until dead: which sentence has been confirmed by J! is I'yxcellency the Commander of the Forces. 3. The Conmiander of the Forces is concerned to ])c obliged to bring before the troops another example of the consequences of their irregularities, breach of discipline and crimes. GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. 137 4. In order to get liquor, these soldiers formed a conspiracy to com- mit a robbery; in the course of the commission of this crime, one of a greater enormity, a murder, is committed, which is soon discovered. Tlie parties to the commission of these crimes are eager to give in- formation against each other; and the result is an example such as that which will be brought before the troops upon this occasion. 5. If such frequent instances had not occurred of the same circum- stances, produced by the same unvaried course of events, it would not be credible that British soldiers should so far forget their duty as to conspire to commit a robbery on a people they are sent to protect, by whom they have been invariably well treated ; and that they should murder in cool blood a fellow-creature who had done them no injury; more particularly having a knowledge that those guilty of these crimes are invariably discovered, that the conspirators invariably inform against each other, and that the result of the trial must be the execution of the criminals. 6. The Commander of the Forces repeats his determination to per- severe in carrying into execution the sentence of every General Court Martial, on crimes of this desci'iption, in the fervent hope that each of them which he will confirm may be the last which he shall have to consider. G. O. Celorico,7th June, 1810. 1. At a General Court Martial, whereof Lieut. Colonel Guise, 3d Guards, was President, Serjeant • , of the — reg., was arraigned ' for being drunk on duty, whilst escorting deserters from the enemy.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty, and do sen- tence him to be suspended from rank and paj^, as a Serjeant, for three calendar months : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excel- lency the Commander of the Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces publishes this sentence to the army, in order to show his determination to bring to trial those Non- commissioned Officers who disgrace themselves, and prove that they are not fit for their situations. G. O. Coinibra, 30ih Sept. 1810, 2. At a General Court Martial, whereof Briffadicr General Alexander Campbell was President, Privates • , , and , and Drummer , of the — reg., were arraigned ' for slopping on the highway, assaulting, and robbing some Portuguese inhabitants.' The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and do sentence them to be hung by the neck till dead : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces, 138 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. 3. Although the Commander of the Forces has long determined that he will not pardon men guilty of crimes of which these prisoners have been convicted, he is induced to pardon these men in conse- quence of the gallantry displayed by the 45th reg. on the 27th instant at Busaco. 4. He trusts that this pardon will make a due impression upon the prisoners ; and that by their future regular and good conduct they will endeavour to emulate their comrades who have, by their bravery, saved them from a disgraceful end. G. O. Cartaxo, 26th Dec. 1810. 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General D. Houghton was President, Privates , , and , of the — reg., were arraigned ' for highway robbery.' There not being suffi- cient evidence to establish the charge against and , the Court do acquit them ; but they are of opinion that is guilty, and do sentence him to be transported, as a felon, for life : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces pardons , but he recom- mends to these soldiers to beware of svich practices in future : they may be certain that they cannot commit outrages of the description of that for which they have been tried without being discovered ; and that a perseverance in the idle and dissolute habits, which are the cause of them, must bring them to an ignominious end. G. O. Cartaxo, Wth Feb. 1811. 1. At a General Court Martial, whereof Colonel Minct was Pre- sident, Private , of the — reg., was arraigned ' for mutiny, and strikiiuT Captain , of the same regiment, in the execution of his duty.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty, and sentence him to be shot to death : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Conmiander of the Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to be vmder the ne- cessity of pardoning this soldier, notwithstanding the enormity of the crime which he has committed; for it appears that owing to the irregu- larity of the mode in which liic interior duty of the — reg. was con- ducted at that period, not only was this soldier brought to trial for this crime before a regimental Court Martial, as a nuilter of course; but, owing to similar irregularity and want of attention, he was re- leased from confinement, and actually engaged with the enemy. Evi- dence of these facts appearing on the minutes, it is (piitc impossible for the Commander of the Forces to order the execution of the sen- GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. 139 tence of the Court Martial ; but nothing but these circumstances should have induced the Commander of the Forces to pardon the pri- soner, who is to be released and to return to his duty. 3. The Commander of the Forces has direcied that an extract of the minutes of the General Court Martial may be sent to the General Officer commanding the 2d division of infantry, in which he will see an account of the irregularities which have prevailed in the — reo-., both in the mode of guarding prisoners, and of bringing them to trial before a regimental Court Martial. It appears that for a considerable period, while Major connnanded the regiment, prisoners were not left in charge of a guard, but were sent to the companies on a march, or when the regiment should fall in for any service; and that when a regimental Court Martial was assembled for the trial of pri- soners, they were brought before it, not in consequence of any order fi'om the Commanding Officer, founded upon the consideration of each individual case, but apparently as a matter of course, and without any authority whatever. When such irregularities and want of attention prevail, acts of disorder and even mutiny must be expected ; and they cann.ot be punished if the soldiers should have been released from confinement, and particularly, not if they should have been on duty and engaged with the enemy. 4. The Commander of the Forces desires that the proceedino-s and sentence, and this order, may be read to the — reg., on every occa- sion, on which the Articles of War may be read, while the army may remain in this country. G-.'O, Cartaxo, 3d March, 1811. 5. At a General Court Martial, whereof Colonel Minet was Pre- sident, Private of the — reg., was ' arraigned for robbery and desertion.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty, and sentence him to be hung by the neck till dead: which sentence has been con- firmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces, and is to be carried into execution on the 5th inst., in presence of the troops at Cartaxo, to be assembled for that purpose. 6. As the object in assembling the troops, in any station, to witness a punishment, is to deter others from the commission of a crime for which the criminal is about to suflfer, the Commander of the Forces requests that upon every occasion on which the troops are assembled, for this purpose, the order may be distinctly read, and explained to them, and that every man may understand the reason for which the punishment is inflicted. 7. As during the two years which the brigade of Guards have been imder the conmiand of the Commander of the Forces, not only no 140 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. soldier has been brought to trial before a General Court Martial, but no one has been confined in a public guard, the Commander of the Forces desires that the attendance of this brigade at the execution to- morro^v may be dispensed with. G. O. Lousao,lGfh March, 1811. 3. At a General Court Martial, whereof Colonel Minet was Presi- dent, Privale of the 1st Hussars, King's German Legion, was * arraioned for conspiring to desert, or persuading another soldier of the same reg., to desert, a\ hen on the march from Ipswich to the place of embarkation.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty, and sen- tence him to receive 800 lashes : which sentence has been confirmed by the Commander of the Forces. 4. The Commander of the Forces is unwilling at this moment to order the punishment of any soldier of the 1st Hussars, but he desires Private may be discharged, as being unworthy to serve in the ranks of that regiment. .5. At a General Court Martial, whereof Major General the Hon. C. Colville was President, Privates , and , of the — recf., were arraigned ' for being out of quarters on the night of the 9th Dec, and w itli a loaded firelock, committing, or attempting to commit, a robbery, on the persons of some Portuguese inhabitants, on the morning of the 10th Dec' The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and do sentence them to be hung by the neck until dead ; which sentence has been confirmed by the Commander of the Forces. 6. The Commander of the Forces is happy to avail himself of this opportunity to pardon these three soldiers, who are to be released from confinement and return to their duty. He hopes that the sen- tence which has been passed upon them will have the effect of detcrrincr them and others from committing similar crimes in future. G. 0. Quinta in front ofElvas, 1st June, 1811. At a General Coiu-t Martial, of which Lieutenant Colonel Fisher was President, Private of the — reg., and Private of the — reg., were arraigned ' for committing, and permitting to be com- mitted, the act of sodomy.' The Court are of 0})inion, that , of the — reg., is guilty, and do therefore sentence him to be hung by the neck, until he is dead. The Court do acquit of the — reg., of the crime laid to his charge, in consequence of it appealing clearly to the Court, that he was in such a state of intoxication, as to render him quite insensible and unconscious of the assault committed upon him : GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. 141 which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Com- mander of the Forces. 2. The sentence of the General Court Martial is to be carried into execution, in presence of the troops at Belem. 3. Private ■ , of the — reg., is to be released from his confine- ment; and the Commander of the Forces trusts the discrrace which he has suffered, and the risk which he incurred in his late intoxica- tion, ^\ ill prevent a repetition of that vice. ^' O' Quinta dos Banos, 1 1 th July, 1811. 3. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General Sontao- was President, Private of the — reg. was arraigned ' for deser- tion.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty, and sentence him to receive a corporal punishment of 500 lashes ; which sentence has been confirmed by his Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 4. In hopes that Private had no intention to desert, the Com- mander of the Forces is induced to pardon him, and directs that he may be released from his confinement and sent to his regiment. G. O. Portalegre, 21th July, 1811, 1. At a General Court Martial, of ^^hich ]\Iajor General Sontao- was President, Privates , , and , of the — reo-., were arraigned ' for committing a robbery.' The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and do sentence them to be hanged by the neck until dead : whicli sentence has been confirmed by the Commander of the Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces is happy to have it in his power to pardon , , and • , not only because these men have made every restitution in their power to the owners of the property stolen, but likewise because he has great satisfaction in statino-, that offences of this description are now but rarely committed. 3. The conduct of the 57th reg., also, in the battle of Albuera, on the 16ih of May, has likewise rendered the Commander of the Forces anxious to be able to pardon these men, in order that the reo-iment might avoid the disgrace of their public execution. 4. The Commander of the Forces likewise pardons 1 Serjeant, 1 drummer, and 3 privates, all of the 57th reg., concerned in other plunders at Elvas, and they arc all to be released from confinement, and sent to their regiments. G- 0- Fuerite Gidnaldo, 30th Aug. 1811. 3. At a General Court Martial, of which Lieutenant General Sir Stapleton Cotton was President, Private of the — reo-., was ar- raigned ' for desertion.' The Court are of opinion that he absented 142 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. himself from his regiment without leave, and do sentence him to receive a corporal punishment of 400 lashes: which sentence has been contirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 4, The Commander of the Forces is happy to have it in his power to pardon , vvho it appears was taken prisoner, when absent from his recriment, v* ithout leave, in search of wine. The same misfortune has happened to other soldiers, and the Conmiander of the Forces trusts the soldiers will at last discover, that it is better to be satisfied with their allowance of wine, than to absent themselves from their rec^iments in search of more ; and thus incur the risk of being taken by the enemy, and to lose their reputation as soldiers by being deemed deserters. Q^ O. Fuente Guinaldo,'2d Sept. 1811. 1 and 2. At a General Court Martial, of which Lieutenant General Sir S. Cotton, Bart., was President, Private , of the — reg., and Private , of the — reg., were arraigned ' for desertion.' The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and do sentence them to be shot to death : which sentences have been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. -, 4. The Commander of the Forces pardons and , in con- sequence of the recommendations received from the Court Martial, and they are to return to duty with their regiments. 5. The Commander of the Forces observes, that botli the prisoners were taken by the enemy when going in search of wine, and afterwards enlisted in the service of tlie enemy, in order if possible to make their escape. 6. This is a dangerous experiment, and veiy possibly those who may attempt it may find tlieniselvcs engaged with their countrymen and comrades before they can carry this design into execution. The soldiers will thus see the disgraceful situation in which they are liable to I'all by their irregular endeavours to get more wine than their allowance, or than can do them good. Q Q Freneda, Uth Oct. 1811. 1. At a General Court Martial, of wliich Colonel the Hon. W. Ponsonby was President, Privates and , of the Royal Marines, were arraigned ' for quitting their guard or post when on duty, and committing an outrage in the house of a Portuguese at Portinho, and for breaking open tlic house of the same inhabitant, and committing a robbery therein.' Tlic Court arc of opinion that they are guilty, and do sentence them to receive bOO lushes and iUOO GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. 143 lashos, respectively : which sentence has been confirmed by his Excel- lency the Connnander of the Forces. 2. The Commander of the Forces pardons the prisoners and , in consequence of the crime of which they have been convicted having been the first and only complaint of misconduct which he has received respecting the battalion to which they belon''. The pri- soners are to be released, and return to their duty, G. O. Freneda, \Ath Oct. 1811. 3. At a General Court Martial, of which Brigadier General Hulse was President, Privates and , of the — regr.. Private . of the — reg., and Private , of the — reg., were arraigned ' for absenting themsehes from their camp and robbing from the house of a Portuguese inhabitant.' Two were found guilty, and two were accpiitted ; the Court do sentence the t^vo found guilty to receive a corporal punishment of 1000 lashes each : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 4. The Commander of the Forces pardons , upon the recom- mendation of the General Court Martial. He likewise pardons , because that soldier told the truth to the General Court Martial ; and thereby saved his comrades, who were, by mistake, charged with the oflTence of which he has been convicted. 5. The Commander of the Forces is concerned, however, to observe the commencement of the practice of robbing houses. The soldiers must be aware that the unfortunate inhabitants of this country, having been twice pillaged by the enemy, have but few of the conveniences, or even the necessaries, of hfe. And the Commander of the Forces had hoped that the British soldiers would have endeavoured to alle- viate rather than aggravate their sufFerincfs. 6. Although the circumstances which have appeared, and have occurred, at the trial, have induced the Court Martial to recommend one of the soldiers convicted, and the Commander of the Forces to pardon both, he desires it may be clearly understood that he will spare no pains to discover and bring to trial those who may injure the inhabilants of the country ; and that whatever punishment the Court Martial may sentence shall, in every case, be inflicted. G. O. Freneda, 1 st Dec. 1811. 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General Walker was President, Privates and , of the — reof., were arraigned ' for embargoing some bullocks and an ass, and for unsoldierlike con- duct in firing upon some inhabitants at Gouveia, whilst endeavoin-ing to protect their property against the prisoners.' The Court do find 144 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. them guilty of the first part, hut acquit them of the latter part of the crimes laid to their charge, and do sentence them to receive a cor- poral punishment of 600 lashes : which sentence has heen confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 2. Upon a full consideration of the sentence of the General Court Martial, and of the evidence on which it is founded ; and adverting to the fact that these soldiers were sent by an Officer upon the duty, in the performance of which they committed the irregularities for which they have been tried, on which duty Corporal • , of the same regi- ment, lost his life ; and knowing from experience that duties of this description are never performed without being attended by the same, if not orreater irremdarities, the Commander of the Forces is induced to pardon , of the — ■ reg., and he and ■ are to be released from confinement, and to retvu'n to their duty with their regiment, 3. The Commander of the Forces requests the attention of the Officers of the army to the sentence of the General Court Martial above published, and to this order ; and he repeats, that they have no more right to order a cart or anything else to be ' embargoed' (as it is called) or pressed in ibis country, than they have in England. 4. The orders of the army are positive upon this subject. If an Officer requires a cart or other means of transport, or any article of supply of any description, he is to make a regular application to a Commissary. If there should be no Commissary near, to whom he can conveniently apply, he must make an application 1o a Magistrate, ill writing; and if the Magistrate should refuse or omit to comply with his application, he must report, in writing, to his superior Officer, for the information of the Commander of the Forces; and the Magis- trate will be responsil)lc for his omission to perform his duty, and to supply what is required. 5. Tlie exigence of the service can seldom be of a nature to require that an Officer should be obliged to take upon himself to embargo or press means of transport, or articles of supply, &c., without the inter- vention of a magistrate; and any Ofticer who does take upon himself such an authority will be obliged to prove that the service rendered such an assumption of authority necessary, and that the Magistrate to whom he had applied had omitted or refused to perform his duty. I[e must, in that case, go himself in command of the party which will be employed to embargo or press what is required; and he will, in this, as in every other case, be held responsible for the conduct of the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers under his command. 6. These orders are rendered necessary by the disgraceful irregu- larities of which the soldiers are guilty when employed on these duties; by the cruel oppression which they inflict on the inhabitants GENEtlAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c>. 145 of the country, and by the misfortunes to themselves, which are the consequences of their conduct. In the course of the montli of Oc- tober, there were two other soldiers killed, and three wounded (besides Corporal , of the — reg) who, while employed in ' embarwoino- ' (as it is called) carts, committed every description of irregularity, and levied contributions on the people for the release of the same carts, which had been pressed under pretence of the necessities of the ser- vice. The Commander of the Forces therefore trusts that the Officers of the army will aid him in putting an end to this fertile sovu-ce of these disgraceful irregularities, by a due attention to these orders ; and he desires that every Officer who marches with a detachment, whether from the army, from Lisbon, or from any other station, may be supplied with a copy of them. 7. The Commander of the Forces likewise requests the attention of the Officers of the Commissariat to these orders ; and he desires that they will understand that they have no more authority to ' em- bargo ' or press any thing for the service than any other officer of the army. If they cannot procure what they require, by hire or purchase, they must apply to a Magistrate ; and if the Magistrate should refuse or omit to perform his duty, they must make a report, in writino-, specifying all the circumstances ; and if the necessities of the service require that they should proceed on their own authority to press or embargo by mihtary force, an Officer of the Commissariat must pro- ceed with the party. Gr. O. Freneda, \stJan. 1812. 5. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General Walker was President, Serjeant , of the — reg., was arraigned ' for neglect of duty, in being acquainted a\ ith some circumstances of a robbery, sanctioning the release of some Portuguese inhabitants who were improperly confined, and being privy to money being paid for that purpose,' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty, and do sentence him to be reduced to serve as a private soldier, and to receive a corporal punishment of 800 lashes : which sentence has been con- firmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 6. The Commander of the Forces requests the Officer command- ing the — reg., and the Officers commanding regiments in general, to call the attention of the troops, in a very particular manner, to tlie crime of which Serjeant and a party of soldiers of the — reg., under his command, were guilty. It has given the Commander of the Forces the greatest concern to receive frequent reports lately of the outrages committed by the soldiers of the army on the inhabitants of the country : he is happy, however, to find that these outrages L 14G GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL;, PRIVATES, &c. have in general been committed by those ^vllo have been a short time v/ith the army ; and he trusts, that when they w ill become acquainted with the good quahties of the inhabitants, and when they will have found that they cannot commit these crimes with impunity, they will cease to commit them. The Commander of the Forces is determined to carry into execution, in every instance, the sentence of a General Court Martial, whatever it may be, on any soldier who does any in- jury to an inhabitant of the Peninsula. G. O. GaUegos, 22d Jan. 1812. 2. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General Walker was President, Corporal and Private , of the — reg., were arraigned ' for a breach of orders of the army in pressing bullocks and taking money for their release.' The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and sentence the corporal to be reduced to serve as a private soldier, and that they each receive a corporal punishment of 500 lashes each, and put imder stoppages until the money shall be repaid : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 3. In consideration of the good conduct of the 88th reg-. in the recent operations of the army, the Commander of the Forces remits that part of tho' sentence of the General Court Martial under which the prisoners and are to receive a corporal punishment ; but they must be put under stoppages to repay the money which they took, respectively. G. 0. Freneda, 30th Jan. 1813. 7. At a General Co\n't Martial, of which Major General Vandeleur was President, Private , of the 1st hussars, k. g.l., was arraigned * for desertion, and stealing a troop-horse on the night when he de- serted.' The Court are of opinion tliat he is guilty, and do sentence him to receive a corporal punishment of 800 lashes : which sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 8. In consideration of the good conduct of the 1st hussars on every occasion, and of the character given to Private by his command- ing Officer, Lieut. Colonel Arentschild, the Commander of the Forces is induced to pardon him. G. O. Freneda, Id Ffib.lBU. 3. At a General Court Martial, of which Lieut. General the Earl of Dalhousie was President, Privates , , and , of the — reg., were ' arraigned 'for stealing a sheep, for leaving their post to go in search of plunder, and disobeying the orders of their superior Officer, Surgeon , offering and using violence to him, and actually GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES, &c. l47 firing at him.' The Court are of opinion tliat they are gnilty, and do sentence Pri\ate to be shot to death. Private • to receive a coi-poral punishment of 1000 lashes, and Private ■ to receive a cor- poral punishment of 500 lashes : which sentences have been conlirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 4. The Commander of the Forces is induced to pardon these three prisoners, at the recommendation of the General Court Martial ; but he does so, much against his inclination, as a greater outratye and breach of disciphne than was committed by these soldiers has rarely come to his knowledge. They are to be released from confinement, and return to their duty with their regiment. Gr. 0. Freneda,2lst Feb. 1813. 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Colonel the Hon. R. W. O'Callaghan, 39th reg., was President, Privates , , , and , of the — reg., were arraigned ' for absenting themselves from their quarters, talcing with them their arms, and biu-glariously entering a house, robbing the inhabitants of money, &c., and threatening their lives.' The Court are of opinion that they are guilty, and do sentence them to be hanged by their necks until they are dead : which sentence has been confirmed by the Commander of the Forces. 3. The Commander of the Forces trusts that this example will have the effect of deterrino- other soldiers from committino- similar out- rages; and that they will all be convinced of what has been frequently made known to them in the General Orders of the army, — viz., that they cannot commit a crime of this descrij^tion without being disco- vered ; and that, if no other mode of discovery should exist, one of the accomplices in the guilt never fails to give evidence against his accom- plices. 4. If this discovery is certain, the punishment is equally so ; and the Commander of the Forces again declares his determination to carry into execution whate\'er may be the sentence of a Court Martial on any soldier found guilty of such wanton and disgraceful outrao^es. G. O. Lezaca, 4th Oct. 1813. 1. At a General Court Martial, of which Major General Brisbane was President, Private , of the — reg., was arraigned ' for de- sertion, and endeavouring to go over to the enemy.' The Coint are of opinion that he is guilty, and do sentence him to be shot to death : wliicli sentence has been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. h 3 i4S GENERAL OFFICERS. 3. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to have observed the number of soldiers who have lately attempted to desert to the enemy, -which he cannot but attribute to the arts and misrepresenta- tions of the enemy to indvice them to quit their colors. 4. An extract of the Order of the 10th Nov. 1810 (see Desertion TO THE Enemy) is to be published again, and read, with this Order, at the head of every regiment at three different parades. The de- scriptive roll therein, called for of all deserters^ is to be sent forthwith to the Adjutant General's office. 5. It is impossible that the soldiers of the army can have forgotten the miserable state in which those of their comrades, who had before been guilty of the crime of desertion to the enemies of their country, have been found by them, when they have again faUen into their hands. 6. It is well known, that nobody can trust men guilty of so base a crime; and notwithstanding the enemy's promises, those who have been guilty of it have been employed only in services of the lowest and most laborious description ; they are despised and shunned by all, even by those who profit by their crime ; and the soldiers who are prisoners of war will hold no communication with them. 7. It is known to the Commander of the Forces, that some soldiers who in an imguarded moment have been induced to quit their colours, have found themselves in so miserable and degraded a state, as to be desirous of being considered prisoners of war ; and have preferred to remain in it, rather than incur the risk of the pvmishment which awaits them, if ever they should come under the power of any British authority. 8. The Commander of the Forces hopes that this w^arning will pre- vent the commission of a crime become but too common, and which, until lately, was unknown in the British army. GENERAL OFFICERS. G. O. Talavera de la Reyna, 30th July, 1809. 4. General Officers commandincj briofades are desired to attend to the early and precise execution of all orders relating to the care of the sick and wovnuled, and to have i-eports made upon tlicm according to the General Orders of the 4th July. {See Geni:ral Orders.) G. O. Alemqupr, ]Gfh Nor. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests, tliat when any of the General Otlicers quit their quarters, if only to take a ride, they will GENERAL OFFICERS— GENERAL ORDERS. 140 leave at home some person to receive, open, and carry into execution, any Orders that may be sent to them. G. 0. Fuente Guinaldo, 23d May, 1812. 1 and 2. To inspect hospital stations. {See Hospital.) (.See Circular Letter.) Freneda, 28th Nov. 1812. (See October Minute.) !^orse Guards, Oct. 1827, GENERAL ORDERS. G. O. Coimbra, 3d May, 1809. 18. General Orders will be issued at the Adjutant General's Office at 10 o'clock precisely every morning. The Officers in the depart- ment and Majors of brigade to be responsible that the Adjutants have them by 12 o'clock. G. O. Zarza Mayor, 4th July, 1809. 1. The Assistant Adjutant Generals and Brigade Majors of those divisions and brigades stationed in the neighbourhood of Head Quar- ters, must attend at the Adjutant General's office for Orders at 10 o'clock precisely. 2. The Brigade Majors will attend at the Assistant Adjutant Generals of divisions to receive the Division Orders at half past 11 o'clock ; and at one, the Brigade Majors will issue the Orders to the Adjutants of regiments, which must be given out to troops and com- panies, and read to the soldiers at evening parades. 3. In case circumstances should prevent the Brigade INIajors from issuing the General Orders to the Adjutants of regiments before 3 o'clock on any halting day, they are to receive and issue on that day only the Orders requiring immediate execution, of which the General Officers commandincr brigades are to make the selection ; and on the following day the other Orders of general regulation. 4. All Orders received by the Adjutants of regiments must, at the first parade, or earlier if necessary, be read to the troops. 5. On marching days the Assistant Adjutant Generals and Bri- gade Majors stationed near Head Quarters, will attend at the Ad- jutant General's office for Orders as soon as the troops reach the ground. 6. All Orders requiring immediate execution, issued on marching days, must be given to the Adjutants, and read to the troops as soon as possible. 7. The General Orders will be sent from Head Quarters to divi- sions at a cUstance by the first opportunity ; those requiring immediate 150 GENERAL ORDERS. execution must be Issued and read to the troops as soon as received : the others, if not received by the General Officer of the division before 2 p. M., are not to be issued till the following day, 8. The Assistant Adjutant Generals or the Brigade Majors of the divisions or briofades at a distance, to which the General Orders "will have been sent, must send to the Adjutant General, by the first Oi^portunity, a receipt for the Orders received, specifying the numbers of each day. 9. When Pass Orders will be sent, directions will be written on the back of them, stating whether they are to be circulated by the person ■who will have carried them from Head Quarters, or by the Officers respectively to whom they will have been addressed. 10. Every Officer to whom they are addressed must sign his name on the paper on receiving them, and insert the hour of the day at "which they reached him. 11. As Pass Orders invariably must require immediate execution, they must be issued and read to the troops without loss of time. 12. The numberless mistakes \vhich have occurred, and the many instances of neglect and disobedience of Orders issued referring to the health, subsistence, or the convenience of troops, renders it necessary, not only to observe the early circulation of Orders, but, if possible, obedience to them, and their early and prompt execution. 13. The obedience to Orders of general regulations must depend upon the attention of General Officers commanding brigades, and Commandinor Officers of regiments, and their determination to enforce regidarity and discipline ; but obedience to them requiring execution can be secured by other means. 14. Accordingly, the Commander of the Forces desires that Officers commanding regiments, shall report to the General Officer command- ing the brigade, that the General Orders requiring the performance of any duty, or the execution of any arrangement, have been obeyed. G. O. Merida, 27th Aug. 1809. 4. The Commander of the Forces begs to call the attention of the Officers of the army to the orders of the 29th of May, (see Baggage, Cantonments, and Stragglers.) General Officers, commanding divisions and brigades, are requested to have the orderly books of those regiments examined, which arrived in Portugal since the 1st of May last ; and they will ha\ e inserted in them, and read to the soldiers, all orders of regulations, if any there be which have not been issued to them. G. O. Badajoz, 1 1 th Sept. 1809. 4. {Sec Carts.) GENERAL ORDERS. 151 G. 0. Badajoz, \Cdh Nov. 1809. 8. The Commander of the Forces requests the Officers command- ing regiments, will take care that the Officers who have lately joined this army are made acqviainted with all the General Orders which have at difierent times been given out. G. O. Viseu, 23d Jan. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces desires that the brigade major of Major General L 's brigade will send to the Assistant Adjutant General of the — division, a return, statingf the dates and numbers of the several General Orders recei\ed by that brigade, which the Assistant Adjutant General will examine ; and he will send to the brigade any General Orders which they may not already have received. The Commander of the Forces desires the attention of Major Ge- neral L to these orders. G. 0. Alverca, 6 th July, 1810. 4. As it appears from comparing, at the Adjutant General's office, the Division Orderly books with the General Orderly book of the army, that various omissions and mistakes have arisen, it becomes necessary to call the attention of the Officers of that department, very particularly, to the future regularity of the General Orders, issued by them to the different divisions. 5. It has been conceived by some gentlemen, that the orderly books were their own property ; and on the removal of an Officer of the department from one division to another, tliey have thought them- selves entitled to the orderly book of the division they served in. 6. It is the positive direction of the Commander of the Forces, that the orderly books now belonging to each division are never to be car- ried away, or exchanged, but to be considered as ^vholly appertaining to the division ; and if the division should be broken up or divided, the Officer of the department in charge of the orderly books will apply to the Adjutant General's office for instructions concernino- them. 7. The Officers of the department must enter the General Orders into the Orderly Book themselves, and not intrust them to a clerk. They must sign their names at the bottom of each day's orders, as being responsible for the entry. 8. The General Orders are to be kept at one end of the book, and the Division Orders at the other : when they meet, a new book is to be procured, which is to be chaiged in the contingent account. This will facilitate the comparing the General Orders. 9. Division Orderly Books will be called for every two months to be compared, and returned with the Adjutant General's signature as 152 GENERAL ORDERS. beino- correct : the Officer of the department will have to repah* to Head Quarters to correct any error. 10. Division Officers of the department Avill call for, in the same manner, the Brigade Major's Orderly Books, and compare them with theirs. 11. Officers of the department are not only to acknowledge the receipt of General Orders, but they are to make a particular report on the 1st and 14th of every month, of the days upon which no Ge- neral Orders have been received, addressed to the Adjutant General. 12. General Officers commanding divisions, will please to see these orders strictly complied with. G. O. Alverca, 24th July, 1810. 4. The Commander of the Forces repeats that he considers the As- sistant Adjutant General at Lisbon, and the Commanding Officer of the detachments at Belem, to be responsible that the Officers proceed- ing in command of detachments from Lisbon, are made acquainted with the General Orders which have been given out at different times for their guidance. G. O. Alemqner, \6th Nov. 1810. 1. Orders to be carried into effect in the absence of General Officers, (>S'ee General Officers.) G. O. Cartaxo, \2th Dec. 1810. 4. {See Doors, &c.) G. O. Pombeiro, \8(h March, 1811. 2. Some instances have occurred lately of delay in obeying orders issued; and, in some instances, the mode of execution has been altered. Exact obedience to orders is the foimdation of military discipline. It is impossible to carry on any operation with certainty, or to attempt any movement, if all the parts into which the army is divided do not execute exactly what is ordered, in the mode, by the route, and at the hour appointed. 3. It may be depended on, that the relative inconveniences of each mode of execution is weighed by the Commander of the Forces; and that what is ordered for each part of the army is to make the whole combine in one general operation ;uid movement. G. O, Quintu in front of Elvas, l(jth June, 1811. 3 and 4, Obedience to the General Orders conccrnincj the inane- diate removal of sick to general hospital strictly enjoined. [See Hospital.) GENERAL ORDERS. 153 G. O. Freneda, 5f/i Oct. 1811. 3. The General Orders respecting the removal of sick to the general hospital have been disobeyed. {See General Courts Martial, OlFICERS.) 4, 5, 6. {See Hospital.) G. . Madrid, Vcth Aug.\B\ 2. 2. Obedience of, to be enforced. {See Madrid.) 3. No army can continue long together, and successfub if orders are not strictly obeyed : and the Commander of the Forces holds the Officers responsible for their soldiers ; and, in case of misbehaviour of the latter, he will call the former to account. G. O. Madrid, I8th Aug. 1812. 4. The constant disobedience of orders, in points of which the obedience is so easy, and obviously so beneficial to all concerned, woiild lead to a belief that it was intentional, if the long acquaintance of the Commander of the Forces with the army did not convince him that it is the effect of the inattention and inaccuracy in the obedience of orders, of which the Officers are too much in the habit. 5. The Commander of the F'orces entreats the General Officers to attend to their divisions and brigades ; and to see that the orders above referred to {see Forage, of this date), and all others, are strictly obeyed and carried into execution, with accuracy, by the Officers and troops vmder their command : if this is not done, they may depend upon it, that the army cannot perform the service of which it would otherwise be capable. 6. The General Officers commanding the Portuguese troops must take care that the orders of the army are obeyed by them, as well as by others. G. O. Villa de Toro, ]Oth Oct. 1812. 2. {See Clothing.) 3. The Commander of the Forces entreats the Commandino- Officers of regiments to attend to what is contained in the General Orders of the army. G. O. Cartroxeriz, \ 2th June, 1813. 3. The Assistant Adjutant Generals of Divisions, and at Lisbon, are requested to send to Head Quarters their books of General Orders, from the 1st of Jan. to the 30th of April, 1813, in order to their being compared with the Adjutant General's book of General Orders. G. O. St. Jean de Luz, 28th Jan. 1814. 1. {See Forage.) 154 GLANDERS GRAPES — GREAT COATS. G. O. St. Sever, 7th March, 1814. 1, 2, 3. (See Forage.) G. O. Aire, \6th March, 1814. 4 to 10. Obedience to, enjoined. (See Detachments.) GLANDERS. G. O. Alemquer, \7th Nov. 1810, 5. (See Stables.) GRAPES. G, O. Richosa, 2d Oct. 1811. 9. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers commandinof divisions and brig^ades, and the Officers com- mandino- regiments, will take measures to prevent the soldiers from eating the unripe grapes and other fruit. The old soldiers must be aware how pernicious they are to the health ; but those lately arrived are not aware of it, and he begs that measures may be taken to pre- vent their eating them. G, O. Cuellar, \st August, 1812. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers, and the Officers commanding regiments, and of the depots at the several hospital stations, and the Officers commanding detach- ments on the march, will take measures to prevent the soldiers from plundering and eating the unripe grapes. GREAT COATS. G. O. Celorico, 2'd June, 1810. 1 to 5. {See Blankets.) G. O. Freneda, 23d Dec. 1812. 1. The Commanding Officers of regiments are requested to send to the Quarter Master General returns of the new great coats in the several regimental stores in the Peninsula, beyond the numbers re- quired to complete, with new great coats, the regiments under their command, respectively. 2. The Commanding Officers of regiments in the 2d, 4th, 6th, 7th, and hght divisions \vill transmit their returns, after the regiments GREAT COATS — HALF-YEARLY INSPECTIONS. 155 under their command, respectively, will have received the great coats lately ordered by the Quarter Master General to be issued to them. G. O. Freneda, 25th April, 1813. 12. As the British and German infantry of the army will be pro- vided with tents during the ensuing campaign, the Commander of the Forces is desirous that the great coats Df the soldiers should be left behind, in order to relieve them from a part of the weight which they would otherwise be obliged to carry ; and that they should carry only their blankets. 13. The following arrangements are to be made immediately, for the care and preservation of the soldiers' great coats : — 14. The great coat of each soldier must be well cleaned, and his name and number, and the letter of his company, marked upon it. 15. Those of each company are to be packed in bales, each bale containing twenty great coats ; and the name of the Officer command- ing the company, and the letter or number of the company, and the number of the reg-iment, must be mai-ked on the bale. 16. Orders will hereafter be issued for the disposal of the great coats of the regiments in store. 17. The Officers commanding regiments will make a requisition upon the Commissaries, attached to their brigades, for linen cloth in which to pack the great coats, which the Com-missaries are hereby ordered to supply. 19. {See Blankets.) G. O. Freneda, Uth May, 1813. 1. When the several divisions of the army shall receive orders to march, they will send the great coats of the sol(Ucrs into store, accord- ing to the orders already given to the Assistant Quarter Master Generals of Divisions. HALF YEARLY LNSPECTIONS. G- O. Freneda, 1th Jan. 1813, 2. General Officers commanding divisions are reminded of the Half Yearly Inspection Returns, and Confidential Reports, for the half-year ending the 25th Dec. 1812 ; and it is requested that the 156 HARVEST — HEAD-QUARTER?. same may be transmitted to the Adjutant General's office with as little delay as possible. HARVEST. G. O. Alverca, 1 1 th July, 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers commanding divisions will direct, that those soldiers ■s\ho may be incUned to reap the harvest may have leave of absence for that purpose. HEAD QUARTERS. G, O. Covnbra, 4th May, 1809. 9. Major Campbell, Assistant Adjutant General, is appointed to act as Commandant of Head Quarters, until further orders. ]Major Campbell will regulate all matters concerning the quartering, marches, and police of Head Quarters. Whenever the Head Quarters of the army are to move, all persons concerned are to send an Officer to the Commandant, for instructions relative to the moving of their baggage, &c., and for which a proper guard will be allotted by the Adjutant General. Officers belonging to Head Quarters will give strict injunc- tions to their ser\ ants in charge of their baggage, to have it ready at the place and time that shall be fixed by the Commandant ; and they must be warned, that all orders issued by him are to be implicitly obeyed, as he is answerable to the Commander of the Forces for the regular march of the baggage of Head Quarters, and conduct of those who accompany it. G. O. Place?icia, 0th July, 1809. 3. All Officers, whether of staff or regiments, requiring quarters at Head Quarters, must apply to Captain Kelly of the Quarter Mas- ter General's department. A. G. O. Placeficia, 0th July, 1809. Heads of departments and persons attached to Head Quarters, in addition to putting up tlieir names on the doors of their quarters, will always, on their arrival in a new quarter, immediately send their addresses to the Adjutant General, and to the Commandant of Head Quarters. G. O. E-eneda, \2th May, 1813. 5. I'hc quartering of the Head Quarters of the army is to be in HEAD QUARTERS — tlORSES. 157 future under the superintendence of the Commandant of the Staff Corps of cavahy, and Lieut. Colonel Scovell will appoint an Officer of the corps to manage the details of that duty. G. O. Freneda, 2\st Muij, 1813. 6. Officers attached to Head Quarters are requested to send their address to Lieut. Colonel , Assistant Quarter Master General, at the Head Quarters, as soon as possible after occupying their quarters. HORSES. G. O. Castello Branco, 1st July, 1809. 2. Great care must be taken in givinof water to horses before and after feeding on rye, Indian corn, or barley. (See Forage.) G. O. Jaracejo, lUh Aug. 1809. Repeated. («S'ee Watering Horses.) G. O. Celorico, 20th June, 1810. 7. The Commander of the Forces requests that the order of the 19th May, 1809 (see Captures), may be understood as applying to the horses, &c., brought in by deserters frona the enemy. It is de- sirable, and must be the wish of every Officer in the army, that these men should have the full benefit which may result from the sales of ^vhat they may bring off with them, and, therefore, their horses, &c., should be allowed to be sold by public auction. G. O. Bordeaux, 20th June, 1814. 2. The convoy of horses to proceed through France, will be as- sembled in the neighboin-hood of Bordeaux, and will be under the direction of Lieut. Colonel Scovell, to whom the regiments or indi- viduals, authorised to send horses by that convoy, ^vill therefore address themselves. G. O. Bordeaux, 25fh June, 1814. 5. The horses of the General Staff, and those belonminr to Officers of the infantry, allowed to accompany the detachments under orders to march through France, under the command of Lieut. Colonel Scovell, are to be reported forthwitli to that Officei", and arc to assemble, on or before the 27th instant, at Carbon Blanc. 158 HORSES (pORTUGrESE) HOSPITAL. HORSES (PORTUGUESE). Q. O. Coimbra, 5th Jan. 1810. 2. The Officers of the army are informed that the Government of Portuo-al has lately issued a decree, by which they have called upon all persons having horses of a description fit for the Portuguese ca- vahy^ to send them to certain depots, formed for their reception, without loss of time ; and as the Government has been informed, that some of the horse dealers, and others, have offered their horses for sale to the Officers of the British army, the Commander of the Forces wishes to warn the Officers of the army, that those persons who shall thus dispose of them will be guilty of a breach of the law of the country ; and that the purchasers of the horses of this descrip- tion, after the date of the decree in question, will be liable to lose the horses they shall have thus purchased. Horses fit for cavalry service are fifteen hands hig^h. o HOSPITAL. G, 0. Coimbra, Ath May, 1809. 13. Brigade Sick Returns are to be sent weekly, on Sunday mornino-, and monthly on the 20th of every month, to the Head Quarters of the medical department of the array, by the Staff Sur- geons attached to the brigades ; and in the absence of the Staff Sur- geon, all his duties, as directed in General Orders, are to be performed by the senior medical Officer of whatever rank. G. O. Coimbra, 6ih Maij, 1809. 15. The Remmental Surgeons of the brig-ades about to march will immediately report the number of sick they intend to leave behind to Staff Surgeon , charged with the duty of superintending them. An Assistant Surgeon from each regiment will remain with the sick till they are properly given over ; and one or more Assistant Surgeons, per brigade, according to the numbers, will remain in Coim- bra to take care of them. 16. Subsistence to the 24th instant, at the rate of VOd. per diem for every man, must also be left in the hands of the Brigade Assistant Surgeon. {Cancelled, vide VSth March, 1810.) G. O. S. Pedro, lOih May, 1809. 2. The different brigades will leave at Braga such men as are unable to march, in charge of an Assistant Surgeon from each brigade, till an hospital can be established there, HOSPITAL. 159 3. Officers must bo left at Braga in charge of the sick of each bri- gade, in the proportion of one Subaltern for thirty men, one Captain and one Subaltern for one hundred. A Serjeant must be left in charge of the sick of each brigade, if the number left should be under thirty ; and a Serjeant and a Corporal, besides the Officer, for each thirty men above that number. G. O. Oporto, 24th May, 1809. 1. The different brigades will send to Oporto forthwith the propor- tion of Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and hospital servants required to take charge of the sick in hospital, according to the pro- portion ordered by the General Orders of the 19th instant. ^•0. Coimbra, 20th May, 1809. 7. The hospital bedding and stores, heretofore carried under charo-e of Regimental Surgeons, are to be sent into the hospital at Coimbra : there will be only one cart attached to each regiment, viz. that to carry men who may fall sick on a march. No guard whatever must be out of the ranks, excepting those ordered by the General Orders. Cr. O. Coimbra, 30th May, 1809. 1. All hospital stoppages, now due in Coimbra, to be paid as soon as possible : and hereafter, when regiments leave sick in hospital, they are always to settle with the hospital up to the 24tli of the month. Gt' O. Coimbra, 2d June, 1809. 4. Whenever sick are left in hospital at any place, the strictest attention must be paid, that Officers and Non-commissioned Officers of each brigade are left in charge of them, according to the proportion ordered in General Orders of the 19th May for the hospital at Brao-a. ^- O. Coimbra, 3d June, 1809. 3. The senior of the Officers left in charge of the sick at tlie dif- ferent liospitals must take the command of the whole, and correspond with Head Quarters. No convalescent must be moved from any hospital station without orders from Head Quarters. ^' ^- Thomar, 1th June, 1809. 1. Orders have been received from the War Office, directiixr that the hospital stoppages from all ranks should be 9^d. instead of lOd per diem : this Order is to take effect from the 25th June. • ^' Abrantes,\2th June, 1809. 1. When bedding is required for the sick, whether for regiments or general hospitals, and it cannot be supplied by the general stores, the Surgeon in charge of the hospital must make a requisition in writing 160 H0S1*ITAL. for what he requires, on the Commissary of the brigade or the Com- missary General. The Officer of the Commissariat will make a requi- sition upon the Magistrate of the place for what w ill thus be required by the Surgeon. The Surgeon will give his receipt for the bedding delivered to him, and he will be responsible to return the whole of the beddinof to the magistrate who procured it. Q_ O. Abrantes, \3th June, 1809. 1. The senior Officer in charge of the sick at Oporto and Coimbra, will, once a week, send by the post to Head Quarters, a return of the sick, specifying the number of recovered men able to march. Whenever forty men at either hospital are sufficiently recovered to be able to march, an order and a route will be sent for their march by easy stages. 2. They are to take with them, at setting out, three days' bread, in biscuit, which they are to keep by them as a reserve. 3. The Commissary General will arrange that they shall be fed at the diffin-ent halting places. 4. An Officer must be sent in command of every detachment of forty men, and two Officers if the number should amount to eighty, and so on ; one Officer for every forty in addition. One Non-com- missioned Officer must be sent for every twenty sick ; and the Com- manding Officer at the hospital must make arrangements that other Officers and Non-commissioned Officers should take charge of the I'emaining sick of the brigade, in charge of which, such Officer and Non-commissioned Officer have been leit at the hospital. 5. The senior Officer at the hospital will report to the Quarter !Master General the departure of the recovered men ; and Officers, commanding the parties of recovered men, nmst report their progress to Head Quarters by every opportunity. G. O. Abrantes, \bili June, 1809. 7. A division of Apothecary's stores having ariived at Head Quarters, Surgeons of regiments are immediately to complete their field panniers, with whatever has been directed, by requisitions to the Inspector of Hospitals, at Head Quarters. G. O. Abrantes, Mth June, 1809. 1. The Commander of the Forces has been much concerned to receive reports of the misconduct of the soldiers left behind in all the hospitals, particularly at Oporto; and he desires that, in futin-e, when- ever an liospital is established, the following regulations will be observed : — i. When soldiers are dismissed from the hospital as convalescents, HOSPITAL. 161 they arc, if possible, to be quartered in the same building ; if that should not be possible, they are to be quartered on the inhabitants of the house in which the hospital is established : in either case the Officers in charge of the men left behind in hospital are to attend, and to put into execution the orders of the 29th ult., relative to visiting the soldiers in their quarters. {See Cantonments.) ii. No convalescent must ever be permitted to appear out of his quarters in the streels of the town, excepting with side-arms, and dressed accordino- to the orders of his reoiment. As soon as a suffi- cient number of convalescents are strontj- enough, a guard must be moimted dail}^, of which patroles, under a Non-commissioned Officer, must be sent during the night to take up all soldiers straggling from their quarters after hours. Convalescents inust parade with their arms twice a day, once in the morning, and in the evening at sunset ; all Officers being present at each parade. After the evening parade the soldiers are to be marched to their quarters, and none are per- mitted to appear in the streets after that hour. iii. All Officers left sick in quarters, in any town where an hospital is established, are to be considered as belonging to the hospital until they shall have recovered ; and are to do duty, according to their respective ranks, with the Officers left in charge of the sick men in hospital, until they shall be ordered to join the army. iv. The Officer commanding at each of the hospitals, including that of liisbon, will report to the Adjutant General, that these orders have been carried into execution, along with the weekly report, ordered to be made by the General Orders of the 13th of June. Copies of these orders are to be sent to all the hospitals, and a copy to be left by the Adjutant General wherever an hospital maybe established in future. G. O. Abrantes, 2\st June, 1809. 6. The general hospital at the convent of S. Antonio, at Abrantes, being now ready for the reception of sick, the Surgeons of regiments may send such of their patients there as are not likely to do well in cantonments ; but they are previously to be inspected by the StafT Surgeons of the divisions, as none can be received into the general hospital without his approving signature. G. O. Abra?ites, 25l/i June, 1809. 9. The Deput}' Inspector of Hospitals will give directions for the formation of the hospitals at Abrantes, upon the principle that all the men likely to continue sick for any length of time are to go to a ge- neral hospital ; and the General Officers commanding brigades arc to take measures to send the sick of their brigades to Abrantes, as soon as possible. M 162 HOSPITAL. Q O, Abrantes, 2&th June, 1809. 6. A sufficient number of Officers and Non-commissioned Officers, from each brigade, are to be left in charge of the sick in Abrantes, according to the orders of the 1 9th of May and 2d of June. 7. The Officers commanding companies are at all times to leave with the Surgeons in charge of hospitals, in which the men are left, the amount of 9d. per diem, hospital stoppages, for each man left behind, from the day the man will enter the hospital to the following 24th of the month, as soon as possible after the 24th of the month. The Surgeons in charge of hospitals are invariably to send to the Paymasters of regiments, by the mode of conveyance pointed out iu the orders of the 24th instant, the account of stoppages for the men of each regiment, who have been in the hospital, under their charge, since the 24th of the preceding month, according to the printed form. No account of stoppages must be sent to England in future. G. O. P/ocewcm, 15/AJ«/y, 1809. 2. Extract of a letter from the Deputy Inspector of Hospitals, ' Many men have been lately sent to the Hospital both here and else- where, in a state of the utmost filth ; some with no shirts at all, and others with only one, which had not been washed for a very considerable length of time ; greater attention to cleanliness, and the state of the men's necessaries, seems, therefore, called for in some brigades of the army ; and bathing, whenever practicable, at an early hour of the morning, and at no other time, ought to be universally practised during the hot season. The present species of contagious fever is infalUbly generated among the troops, by the neglect of personal cleanliness. New killed meat, without salt, is very prejvidicial, and the mode of issuing and conducting the rations has been productive of much annoyance, exhaustion, and disappointment, and consequently, of diseases to the soldiers.' 3. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to state, that he has fomid those soldiers who were sent into the Hospital, in the shameful state reported by the Inspector of Hospitals, belonged to the — , — , and — regiments ; and he desires that more attention may be paid to the men's necessaries, by the Officers, in futiu-e. G. O. Talavera de la Reyna, 30th July, 1809, 2, The Commissary General is to attend to the Requisitions of the Inspector of Hospitals for provisions, and other articles for the sick and wounded. The brigades to appoint Officers and Non-commis- sioned Officers to take charorc of the sick and wounded in General Hos- pital, in proportion to their numbers according to the General Orders, tlOSPITAL. 163 3. These Officers and Non-commissioned Officers are to be selected from those who have shght \Aounds, Avhich are hkely to detain them at Talavera ; at the same time, that they are not hkely to be confined to their houses for any length of time. A Field Officer from the 1st division, to be appointed to superintend the military arrangements of the General Hospital. He will report to the Adjutant General what sentries will be necessary, and what guards will be required to furnish them. 4. General Officers commanding brigades are desired to attend to the early and precise execution of all orders relating to the sick and wounded, and to have reports made upon them according to the Ge- neral Orders. G. O. Mesa de Ibor, 6th Aug. 1809. 1. Such of the sick and wounded as are in the rear, are to be vic- tualled by the Commissaries attached to the divisions to which they happen to be nearest ; they are to be forwarded to Deleytosa. G. O. Jaracejo, \3th Aug. 1809. 1. Regimental Surgeons are desired to send the usual w^eekly reports of the sick, to the Inspector of Hospitals, Head Quarters. 2. As there is no General Hospital establishment. Regimental Surgeons will take charge of their own sick. 3. Regimental Surgeons are directed to purchase any medicines which they may absolutely require; the Paymaster of the regiment, under the authority of the Commanding Officer, will advance money to defray the expense, agreeably to His Majesty's regulations for the guidance of regimental Surgeons, dated 1808. The charge for me- dicine will be included in their contingent accounts, and upon pro- ducing the proper vouchers, will be approved of by the Inspector of Hospitals. G. O. Badajoz, 4th Sept. 1809. 7. The Hospital at Abrantes is to be removed to Lisbon; the Officers and soldiers, able to do their duty, must be sent to join the army. The sick and convalescent men unable to march must be sent down in boats, halting each night at the place pointed out in the route of those who will march. The Quarter Master General, the Com- manding Officer, and the Commissary at Abrantes, will take mea- sui-es for carrying this order into execution. 8. The Commanding Officer at Lisbon is to send to join the army, without loss of time, every Otlicer of the Medical department, not ab- solutely required for the attendance on the Hospital at Lisbon. The Commanding Officer at Lisbon w ill once a week compare the state 164 HOSPITAL. of the Hospital Staff" at Lisbon, with the number of men sick in Hos- pital, and will order to the army such medical Officers as he may think not required to attend to the number of sick in hospital. All medical Officers arrivino- from England are to be sent to join the army without loss of time. The General Officer at Lisbon will order to join their regiments all Officers and soldiers who are sufficiently well to do their duty. 9. The Conmiander of the Forces desires that the following orders may be added to those already given out for the regulation of the liospital of the army. 10. The soldiers in the hosjjitals must not be allowed to straggle about the towns in which the hospitals are stationed ; and all men found at the distance of one street from the hospital must be tried and punished for disobedience of orders. The rolls of the hospital must be called once every hour, in the presence of an officer, or such number of officers, as the Commanding Officer at the hospital will appoint to attend the roll caUi ng. 11. All men absent from roll calling to be tried and punished for disobedience of orders. 12. The soldiers in hospital or convalescent at the station where the hospital is, and victualled by the Commissary, or on the route to join their regiments, are not to receive wine unless directions in writing shoidd be given by the Medical Officer, that they are to receive it : and the Medical Officer is particularly desired not to give those direc- tions, unless in cases in which it may have appeared to him, that the soldiers have conducted themselves as they ought in the hospital, and in such a manner as to secure their early recovery, 13. As comforts for the sick can now be got, the regimental hospi- tals are now to be established upon the plan ordered by His Majesty's regulations, and the soldiers are to be imder the usual stoppage while in hospital. G, O. Badujoz, 7th Sept. 180'J. 7, {See Equipment.) 8. {See AIkdical Uoaud.) G, O. Badajoz, 8th Sept. 1809. 1, Sick absent to be returned, {See Returns.) G. O. Badajoz, dth Sept. 1809. 1. Staff SurfTcons of divisions, Sm*fjcons of brioadcs, reoimental Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons, having charge of regimental sick, are directed to pay particular attenti(jn to the CJeneral Orders respect- ing the hospital deparlment. I'lie Inspector of Hospitals has not been able to obtain correct returns of the Keglmeatal Medical Stall) and of HOSPITAL. 165 the sick, from the circumstances of the orders of the 13th of AiK^ust not having hecn obeyed. 2. Weekly returns of sick are to be transmitted every Sunday morning to the Inspector of Hospitals, and monthly returns every 20th, in which will be specified the names of Iveginiental Suro-eons and Assistant Surgeons, whether present, or absent, or how employed ; also Hospital JNlates, who may be attached to regiments, mvist be in- cluded in the returns. The General and Regimental Hospital Staff' will transmit to the Insjiector of Hospitals, at the Head Quarters, their names and dates of their com.missions from the time of their en- trance into the service. Cr- O- Bctdajoz, nth Sept. 1809. 3. Sick Cart. (See Carts.) ^- O- Badajoz, 14th Sept. 1809. 4. The Commander of the Forces being desirous of receivino- a report of the e.xact state of health of the Officers sick at Elvas, requests the Inspector of Hospitals to go over there and to visit each of them ; to converse with the Mechcal Officer who attends them, and report at what time it is probable each will be enabled to return to his duty. ^- O . Badajoz, 2 1 st Sept. 1809. 1. When regimental hospitals are to be established in any divi- sion of the army, they must be formed in the manner pointed out in His Majesty's regulations ; and the soldiers who go into regimental hospital, must be under a stoppage of 9d. per diem, which must be paid to the Regimental Surgeon, or other person in charge of the hospital, and accounted for in conformity with those rco-ulations. 2. This stoppage is intended to enable the Surgeon to subsist the soldier in regimental hospital, as well as to provide him with those comforts which his situation will require ; but as it may happen that the divisions may be placed in situations in Avhich there is no market, and the Surgeons of regiments would find it impracticable to pm'chase food for the soldiers in hospital. General Officers, commanding divisions, are in such case requested to order the Commissaries attached to their divisions, to supply the Regimental Surgeons with such propor- tion of a ration for each man in hospital, as they may think proper; for which Regimental Surgeons will make a daily requisition on the Commissary ; and the Regimental Surgeons are to pay for each of these rations, such proportion of 6d., as what they will receive will bear to the whole ration of the soldier. 3. These sums are to be paid to the Commissary, and the account 166 HOSPITAL. closed by the Kegimental Suroeons on the 25th of every month, for all that he ^^ill have receiveil tVoui the 25th of the preceding month, to the 24th of the cun-ent month. G, 0. Badajoz, 20th Nov. 1809. 1. The sick are to be removed from the Regimental Hospitals at Badajoz, Talavera, Lobon, and Montijo, as soon as possible, according to the plan, the details of wliich are in the possession of the Inspector of Hospitals. 2. The Othcers commanding regiments will be so good to attend to the directions of the Inspector of Hospitals, respecting this removal. Great care must be taken that the men to be removed are sent at an eavlv hour, so that they may arrive at their destination before the close of the day. 3. Tlie OtHcei-s commanding at the several stations will take care that the proportion of Officers and Xon-conunissioned Officers, accord- ing to the General Order, 13th of June, Xo. 4, ai"e sent with each de- tachment of sick. G. O. Gaviao, 28M Dec. 1809. 1. to 4. On quarters for Hospital Staff. (See Cantonments and Inhabitants.) G. O. Viseu, 28th Jan. ISIO. 1. The Commander of the Forces is desirous that all men who are sick and require carriao-e, shoidd be removed to the General Hospital estabhshecl at Coimbra, from the several cantonments of the amiy, once a week, according to aiTangements and thrections sent by the Quarter Master General and Inspector of Hospitals, to the Officers of the Quarter Master General's department, and Mechcal Staff attached to the dWerent divisions of the army. The General Officers are requested to see those directions and have them carried into execution. G. O. Fiseu, ISih March, 1810. 3. After the 24th Marcli, no advance of pay is to be sent with the soldiers to the General Hospital. They are to be received into the General Hospitals, under His Majesty's regulations, 31st March, and 30th April, ISOO, and the amount of the hospital stoppages to be setded according to His Majesty's regulations, 30th April, 1800. G. O. Celorico, 7ih May, 1810. 1. The sick of the 1st, 3d, 4th, and hght division, will assemble at Celorico every Thursday fortnight, instead of weekly, as directed in former orders : this arrangement to commence next Thursday week, till which time the sick will continue w ith their regiments. HOSPITAL. 167 G. O. Alverca, Gth July, 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to notice the frequent omissions of the regiments to send proper returns of necessaries, «S:c. with the soldiers, to the General Hospital, the consequence of which is, that the Purveyors of the hospital cannot be responsible for the ne- cessaries of the men. They are referred to the General Orders, 17th Dec, 1809, in which it will be observed, that a report is required to be made to the General Officer, commanding the brigade, that it has been obeyed. (See Purveyor's Dkpartmknt, and Form of Hospi- tal Ticket in Appendix. Form No. 3.) 2. As it appears that the necessaries of several men, particularly of the — reg., were found deficient, in addition to the men being sent in without returns, an Officer of that regiment is to proceed to Coimbra forthwith, to enquire into the circumstances which occasioned the de- ficiencies. 3. The Adjutant General will send to the Commanding Officers the list of the names of the men, and the deficiencies of each. G, O. Alverca, 12th July, 1810. 2. The Commanding Officer of the — reg., will report the reason for which Joseph Fletcher, of that reg., was sent to the hospital at Coimbra, without a list of necessaries, and Brigadier General Camp- bell is requested to state, whether any report was made to him respect- ing this man, imder the orders of the 17th Dec, 1809, No. 5. (See Purveyor's Department, and Form of Hospital Ticket in Appen- dix. Form No. 3.) G. O . Alverca, 1 3th July, 1810. 1. The men, according to the returns underneath, were deficient in necessaries when sent to the General Hospital, on the Gth inst. These men have declared, what the Commander of the Forces is disinclined to believe, that the retiu'ns of their necessaries were made out without a previous inspection by the Officers to which they belong. The General Officers commanding brigades are requested to enquire into this circumstance. The further particulars of the returns are sent to the four regiments concerned. 'O G. O. Alverca, 24th July, 1810. 1. The Officers commanding detachments proceeding to the army must conform to all the regulations, in respect to sending men into Ge- neral Hospital, which are laid down for the conduct of the regiments by the different General Orders. 2. The following men beloncrincr to detachments were sent into the hospital at Coimbra, without a list of necessaries. 3. The man vmdermentioued was admitted on the 14th inst., into 168 HOSPITAL. the hosjjital at Coimbra, from a detachment coming from Figueh'a, without a Hst of necessaries. G. O. Celorico, 20th August, 1810. 1. The General Orders of the 17th Dec. 1809, (see Purveyor's Departmknt,) specifying the ticket sent to the General Hospital with sick soldiers, is applicable to detachments, as well as to regiments. 2. It is extraordinary that the Commander of the Forces should be obliged to remind the Officers of the army, in General Orders, of the common practices and forms of the service, and of the standing mili- tary regulations ; as if these ibrms and regulations were not founded on the same principle of utility, and were not particularly necessary in an army on service in a foreign coimtry. 3. The ticket required, under the General Orders of this army, to be sent with soldiers, is that in use throughout Great Britain, and ordered by His Majesty's Regidations. {See Form of Hospital Ticket in Appendix, Form No. 3.) G. O. Alcoba^a, 5th Oct. 1810. 2 and 3. (See Spring Waggons.) G. O. Arruda, lOih Oct. 1810. 1. The sick of the different divisions are to be sent, in the first in- stance, from the present Head Quarters of the several divisions, to the temporary division hospitals in their rear, from whence the Commissary General will provide conveyance to the General Hospital at Lisbon. G. O. Pero Negro, 23d Oct. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces has observed, with the greatest concern, the large number of men returned by the several regiments as sick in general hospital, compared with tlie returns received from the Medical Officers of the number of men actually on their books in the hospitals. 2. I'he former, at present, is more than double the latter, and it must be owingr to some existinof abuse. 3. 'Jlie Commander of the Forces has besides been informed by many Officers commanding regiments and brigades in the army, that there arc many Xou-commissioned Officers and soldiers walkinof about the stn ets in Belem and Lisbon quite re. overed, while others are doing the duty of these men before the enemy in the field. 4. In order to put a stop to tliese abuses, tlie Conniiandcr of the Forces desires that the follouin"; reth Sept. 1809. 2. The Commander of the Forces refers the Officers of the Medical Staft'to the General Orders of the 7th of September, No. 8, in which they will find detailed the mode in which ISIedical Boards must be ordered, and the cei-tificates by which it must be preceded. He will notice no reports of Medical Boards that are not held in conformity with the mode pointed out in that order. G. O. Celorico, I6th May, 1810. 2. The Commander of the Forces desires, that the Officers absent at Lisbon, on accoiuit of their health, will attend the Medical Boards when ordered. He now observes that Paymaster , Captain , and Lieut. , of the — reg., did not attend a Medical Board w'hen ordered. Q, O. Alverca, nth Aug, 1810. 9. A Medical Board, ordered at Lisbon, on Lieut. , of the — reg., upon his capability of immediately joining his regiment, decided that Lieut. is, at present, certainly not fit to join his regiment ; nor is it possible for the Board to determine when he may be equal to regimental duty ; but the Board takes leave to observe, that Lieut. appears to have neglected the means of re-establish- ing his health. 10. The Commander of the Forces is astonished that any Officer should neglect the means of re-establishing his health at the present moment, in the circumstances in which the army is placed. Lieut. is to remain in his quarters ; and the Medical Officer who attends him is to report on his case, once a week, to the Commandant at Lisbon. QO. Pero Negro, nth Oct. mo. 7. The following Officers (eight) not having attended the Medical Board assembled at Lisbon, will be ordered to their regiments, if they do not attend the next one that sits. MEDICAL BOARDS. 193 G. O Pero Negro, 18 tk Oct. 1810. 1. Lieut. (one of the above), having been reported sufficiently recovered, will join his regiment without delay. G. 0. Pero Negro, \Ath Nov. 1810. 5. Colonel Peacocke Avill send Ensign , of the — reg., without delay, to his corps, as the Medical Board have reported that he has no complaint whatever which will prevent him doing his duty. G. O. Cartaxo, bth Feb. 1811. 1. In order to remedy the inconvenience which results from the Officers of the army, who are sick absent, being returned absent with- out leave, after the expiration of the term specified In the original sick certificate and order for leave of absence ; the Commander of the Forces desires that a Medical Board may be assembled, from twelve o'clock till three, on the 5th, the \'Z\\\, and 20th of every month, at each of the hospital stations at which there may be sick Officers, 2. Any Officer, who is absent from his duty on leave, founded upon a sick certificate, the term of which leave will expire by the time the next state will be made up and sent in from his regiment, is to take care to attend this Medical Board, and to obtain their opinion and certificate of his case. 3. The Commander of the Forces refers the Officers of the army to the letter from the Adjutant General to the Secretary at War, con- veying His Majesty's orders respecting the pay of Officers returned absent from their regiments without leave ; in which they will see there is no power, excepting an order from His Majesty, which can restore them their pay after it shall have been stopped from them. 4. The Commander of the Forces trusts, therefore, that Officers will take measiu'es to avoid the inconvenience which they must feel under the operation of these orders ; and that those w ho will have recovered sufficiently to return to their duty before the expiration of the period of their leave of absence, will take care to return In time ; and that those whose health shall require a longer stay at the hospital station, will take care to appear before the Medical Board, and obtain certified copies of their certificates, and transmit them by the earliest opportunity to the Commanding Officers of their regiments. G. O. Fuenie Guinaldo, 26th April, 1812. 1. The Medical Board, before which Lieut. , of the — reg., has appeared, having reported that he has no complaint of suflicient consequence to prevent him doing his duty, he is to join his regiment forthwith. 194 MILITARY SECRETARY MISSING — MONEY. MILITx-iRY SECRETARY. G. O. Abrantes, \2th June, 1809. 3. Tho undermentioned departments will henceforward make up their own pay abstracts, and transmit them to the jSIilitary Secretary, instead of their being included in the abstract of the Staff, made up hitherto by the Quarter Master General ; \'\z. — Commissariat Department, Medical Department, Commissariat of Accounts, G. 0. Badajoz, 23rf Sept. 1809. 2. {See Board of Claims.) G. O. Carfaxo, 28th Nov. 1 810. 1. All letters and applications, hitherto addressed to the Military Secretary, must in future be addressed to Lord FitzRoy Somerset, by whom all warrants will be countersigned till further orders. G. O. Carfaxo, 1st Jan. ISll. 1. Captain Lord FitzRoy Somerset is appointed Military Secretary to His Excellency the Commander of the Forces, from the 25th ult. MISSING. G. O. Badajuz, 8th Sept. 1809. 1. Explanation required in the returns. [See Returns.) G. O . A Ivei'ca, 2\st July,\8\0. 1. The Officer commanding the — reg. will report the manner in which four men of that reoriment came to be returned missing from that battalion in the weekly state, of the 5th of July, beyond the numljer of missing returned in the former states. 2. The Commander of tlie Forces requests that the Officer com- manding the brigade in which the — reg. is placed will rejiort wliether the Officer commanding that regiment obeyed the order of the 29lh of May, 1809, regarding their men. [See Cantonments.) MONEY. G. O. Celorico, Aih May, 1810. 1. The frequent loss of money, on its progress from one station to another^ renders necessary the following arrangements. MULES. 195 2. Whenever any Officer of the Paymaster or Commissariat depart- mentj takes charge of money to be transmitted from one station to another, they are to count it, and place it in the different boxes or packao-es in which it is to be carried, and to see that these boxes or packages are well closed and secured. 3. When the money is to be removed, the Officer of the Commissa- riat or Pay department in charge, is to see that all the boxes and packages are secured ; and he will give them over in this state to the Officer or Non-commissioned Officer commanding the military escort ; he will himself accompany the escort, and at the end of the march, he will again inspect the boxes, have them all placed in his own quarters^ and apply for a sentry over the treasure. 4. The same practice must be repeated daily on the march, till the arrival of the money at the place of its destination. 5. The money is to be counted and delivered over to the person to whom it has been consigned, in presence of the Officer of the Com- missariat or Pay department, in whose charge it had been sent, who is to be responsible for all deficiencies from the hour on which he origi- nally received charge, 6. Whenever money is sent from one station to another, the Officer of the Commissariat or Pay department in charge must have with him a copy of these orders. MULES, &c. G. 0. S. Pedro, 19th Mmj, 1809. 9. The Officers commanding troops and companies will recollect that although mules were given to them by the Commissariat, at the commencement of the campaign, they have received an allowance from the public to purchase them; and it was expressly understood that they were to piirchase others, if the mules given to them by the Commissa- riat should be worn out. 10. As the Commander of the Forces has reason to believe many horses and mules are kept even by the soldiers of the army, and main- tained by means entirely inconsistent with discipline and good order, he desires the Officers commanding regiments and brigades to enquire into the number of horses and mules, which are attached to the regi- ments under their command, and to enforce the immediate sale of those not allowed to be kept by the regulations of the army. G. O. Coimbra, 30th May, 1809. 3, Rations for, (5ee Forage.) O 2 196 MULES. G. O. Coimbra, \st June, 1809. 1. The Commander of the Forces has been informed, that, the Officers commanding companies, and other regimental Officers, having been suppUed with mules by the Commissariat, by order of the late Com- mander of the Forces, for the carriage of camp kettles, of Paymaster's books, and of the medicine chest, when the army took the field, have applied to have those mules exchanged. The Officers commanding companies. Paymasters and Surgeons, must be aware that they receive an allowance from the public, to furnish mules or horses for the car- riage of camp kettles, books, or medicine chests : they were reminded that these mules were given to them by the Commissariat only, as an indulgence, and that they were to keep them up at their own charge ; and under these circumstances it is impossible for the Commissary now to exchange them. 2. The mule attached to each regiment for the carriage of the in- trenching tools, and placed in charge of the Quarter Master, belongs to the public ; and he must be exchanged by the Commissary, if the exchange should be necessary, which it ought not to be. It is clearly to be understood, that although the camp kettle mules, and those for the books and medicine chests, are to be kept up by the Captains, Paymasters, and Surgeons, respectively, they must not be used for any purpose, excepting those for which they are exclusively allowed. G. O. Abrantes, lOth June, 1809. 5. There are so many complaints and references respecting the mules attached to regiments, that it is necessary again to state in orders, the principles on which they are given. Each regiment of infantry consisting of ten companies, has 13 mules, of which one for each company is allotted to carry the company's camp kettles, one to carry the Surgeon's instruments, and one to carry the Paymaster's books. Captains of companies. Paymasters and Surgeons, each of whom has received 10/. bat money, are bound to keep up those mules which were originally given to them by the Commissariat, as a matter of favour by the late Commander of the Forces. One mule is attached to each regiment of infantry, to carry the intrenching tools, and is, by diffi-rent orders, to be in charge of the Quarter Masters of recriments. The Commander of the Forces desires that the Com- missaries in each brigade will see the intrenching^ tool mules in charge of each brigade this afternoon, and that they will hereafter see them once a week. The mules allotted for the carriage of intrenching tools are the public property, and nmst be ke])t up at the public charge. G. Each regiment of cavalry has foiu'teen mides, eight for carrying camp kettles, one for the Surgeon, one for the Paymaster respectively. MULKS. 107 liaving received bat money for, and liable to keep up. Besides these, a rep^iment of cavalry has one mule for the Veterinary Surgeon, one for the Serjeant Armourer, one for the Serjeant Saddler, and one for the intrenching tools. These last four are the property of the public, and must be kept up at the public expense. They must be taken care of by the persons for whose use they are provided respectively ; and the Commanding Officers of regiments will give directions that the Quarter Master may take charge of the mule for the intrenching tools. The Assistant Commissaries with regiments of cavalry, will see these public mules attached to regiments of cavalry this afternoon ; and in future they will inspect them once a week. 7. Commanding Officers of regiments of cavalry and infantry are requested to give particular directions to the Quarter Masters and others in charge of the public mules, to take the greatest care of f hem, and to see that they are applied to no other use than that for which they are allowed ; as in many instances the Commissary was vuider the necessity of supplying the regiments with hired mules to carry camp kettles. Surgeon's chests, and Paymaster's books, of which the public have been paying the hire ever since. The Commissary General is z'equested as soon as possible to supply the Officers with purchased, instead of hired mules. 8. The Captains, Surgeons, and Paymasters of regiments which have lately arrived, or may hereafter arrive in Portugal from Grebt Britain, or Ireland, or the islands, and who have received the allow- ance called ' Embarkation money,' are to provide themselves with mules for the carriage of camp kettles. Paymaster's books, or Sur- geon's chests, respectively : and the Captains, Paymasters, and Surgeons of those regiments which arrived from Gibraltar, and have not received the allowance called ' Embarkation money,' will be allowed each 20/. for their service. G. O, Abrantes, 22d June, 1809. 3. The Paymasters of regiments who have not already received it, are to receive 10/. but money, in the same manner as Surgeons of reo^iments vnider the orders of the 19th instant. G. O. Zarza Mayor, Ath July, 1809. 17. The Commander of the Forces requests the attention of General Officers commanding divisions and brigades, to the General Orders of the 4th and 5th March, by the late Commander of the Forces, relative to the use of the mules allowed for carrying camp kettles, and which are not to be employed in any service excepting the carriage of camp kettles. 18. The consequence of loading them with other baggage is, that 198 MULES. they are unequal to carry the kettles which they are given to convey ; and the loads are so ill put on, that they fall from the mules, and the camp kettles do not arrive from the march till after the hour at which they ought to be used by the troops. G. O. Oropesa, list July, 1809. 2. Mules bringing in provisions. {See Commissariat.) G. O. Celorico, 2Ut May, 1810. 1. The Officers commanding regiments of infantry are requested to direct the Officers conmianding companies, the Surgeons and Pay- masters, to prepare for the Commissary General, bills foi: the allow- ance of one dollar per month, for the shoeing each mule employed in the carriage of camp kettles. Paymaster's books, and Surgeon's chests* since the 1st of May, 1809. 2. The Officers commanding regiments of cavalry will give the same directions to Officers commanding troops. Paymasters and Surg^eons. 3. These bills are to be made out for the whole regiment for each month, and must be countersigned by the Offi.cer commanding the regiment ; who must certify that the whole number of mules for which the allowance is demanded, have been kept for public service during each month. 4. The Quarter Masters of regiments of infantry, who have each a mule belonging to the public in his charge for the carriage of in- trenchinor tools, are to send in their bills for the same allowance for the expense of shoeing this mule ; to be countersigned and certified in the same manner by the Commanding Officer of the regiment. 5. Similar bills are to be sent in by the regiments of cavalry by those persons in charge, under the orders of the 19th of June, of the public mules attached to regiments of cavalry, for tlie Veterinary Surgeon, Serjeant Armourer, Serjeant Saddler, and for the intrenching tools. . 6. These bills are hereafter to be sent in at the end of every month. 7. The Commissary General will pay these bills thus signed and certified; deducting from the amount of each, those sums already paid on this account. 6. O . Villa Formosa, 1 0th April, 1811, 4. {See Escorts.) G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, ZOth April, 1812. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Offi- cers commanding lirigades will occasionally inspect the camp kettle mules of the regiments in their brigades, and will see that they are efficient for the service. MULES (equipment FOR) — MULES (tENT) — MURDER. 199 MULES (EQUIPMENT FOR). G. O. Frcneda, 7th March, 1813. 4. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers will see that the mule equipments of the regiments, in their several brigades, are completed according to orders. MULES (TENT). G . O. Freneda, 1 st March, 1 S 1 3 . 10. {See Tents, and see Mules, No. 5, 19th June, 1809.) G. O. Bordeaux, 22d May, 1814. 1. All Officers, on the embarkation of the regiments to which they belong, are allowed to dispose of their tent (formerly camp kettle) mules. MURDER. G. O. Alverca, 24fh July, 1810. 6. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to publish the fol- lowing details of a murder, committed by the troops, near Guarda. 6. In the night between the lOth and 11th of July, a single farm- house, within'two miles of Guarda, was broken open by soldiers, who murdered the man of the house and a girl of about eight years of ao-e, and wounded the mother dangerously in the head. This horrid act appears to have been committed with an axe, which belonged to the house, and was left in it by the murderers. The woman survived, and' states that the soldiers, w'ho entered the hovise by breaking open a window, were six or seven in number, and that they were dressed in white trowsers, red coats, and buffer yellow facings ; after committincr the murders, the soldiers robbed the house of about twelve dollars, some gold, bead necklaces, and ear-rings. /7. The Commander of the Forces has no doubt, that the measures he has adopted will soon discover to him w^ho committed this horrid murder ; but that the murderers may not any longer enjoy the fruits of their crime unpunished, he hereby offers a reward of fifty dollars and a pardon to any person \\ho will give information to produce the conviction of the murderers. 8. The Commander of the Forces repeats, that he is convinced, if the Non-commissioned Officers did their duty, these crimes could not be committed by the soldiers without their knowledge. It is incum- bent upon those belonging to the regiments stationed at Guarda, whose uniforms have been described, to exert themselves, and discover who committed this shockincr murder. 200 NECESSARIES — NOMINAL LISTS. NECESSARIES. G. 0. Badajoz, \7th Dec. 1809. 4. {See Form of Hospital Ticket in Aj)}^endix. Form No. 3.) G, 0. Alverca, 6fh July, 1810. i, 2, 3. Returns of, in men sent to general hospital, neglect of. (See Hospital.) G. O. Alverca, \2thJuly, 1810. 2. Inspection of, neglect of, in men sent to general hospital. {See Hospital.) G. 0. Alverca, loth July, 1810. 1, Inspection of, neglect of, in men sent to general hospital. {Sec Hospital.) G, O. Leyria, 2d Oct. 1810. 4. Inspection of, ordered, in search of plunder. {See Stragglers.) G. O. Fuente Gui?ialdo, 23d May, 1812. 3 to 7. Inspections of, in detachment from Hospital. {See Hos- pital, No, 3 — Detachment, Nos. 4 and 5 — Equipment, Camp, Nos. 6 and 7.) G. O. J^'illa de Toro, 2Gth Sept. 1812. 1, 2, and 3. Inspection of, enjoined. {See General Courts Mar- tial, Officers.) G. O. Freneda, 30ih Nov. 1812. 9. The Commander of the Forces requests that the CommancUng Officers of regiments will give particular directions to the Officers com- mandinor companies, to complete the men imder their command with necessaries, upon the receipt of their balances due on the estimates. G. O. Lczaca, 2d Aug. 1813, 8. (6'eePAY.) NOMINAL LISTS. G, O, Freneda, \4th Feb. 1813. 1. {See Sick, Absent.) G. O. Lezaca, 22d Aug. 1813. 1. {See Sick, Absent.) OCTOBER MINUTE. 201 OCTOBER MINUTE. Remarks of the Duke of Wellington, when Commander in Chief, on the interference of Officers, and on the responsibility of General Officers for the Officers of the Staff employed under them. Horse Guards, Oct. 1827. This affair originated in a dispute between the Respective Officers of the Orchmnce and the Barrack Master at , which it fell to my lot to settle, when I was Master General, by dismissing the Barrack Master from the service. It now comes before me in another shape, that of the interference of Major General , commanding at the station, in the original dispute; the mode of interference, and the letters written by the Major General, and by Colonel , the Senior Officer of Ordnance, to the Commander of the Forces in the West Indies. I cannot but disapprove of the original interference of the Major General. The question between the Respective Officers of Ordnance and the Barrack Master was upon mere official details, as between the Respective Officers and the Barrack Master, with which the Major General had nothing to do. They were referable to a dis- tinct authority, responsible for the expenditure of money and stores, which authority settled the matter without reference to the Major General's authority or opinion ; and, I must here add, that no other authority could have settled it. It is very desirable that General Officers should consider these matters maturely before they interfere in them. They should study their instructions and the Rules and Regulations of the Service. They would therein find the limits of their authority ; and, by acting accordingly, they would save themselves, and those placed over them, a great deal of useless trouble and correspondence. In respect to the mode of interference, I regret that the Major General should have forgotten that the Officers of the Ordnance, although not commissioned by His Majesty, are considered as Offi- cers ; and that he ought not to have ordered a Court of Enquiry to investigate their conduct without previous report to, and sanction from, superior authority. In respect to the correspondence between the Major General and the Colonel, respectively, with the Commander of the Forces, I cannot but find fault with the whole of it. It contains the assertion, on both sides, of principles and pretensions, for which there is no authority, either in the Regidations or practice of the ser- vice; and is written in a tone quite unbecoming Officers of rank corre- 202 OCTOBER MINUTE — OFFICERS. sponding with the Commanding Officer, on the conduct of others, vested with authority independent of the writer. The service cannot be benefitted by such correspondence; and I would recommend to Officers in authority, not to allow themselves to be made the receivers and transmitters of such correspondence. I cannot, however, avoid observing upon one point, viz. the charge of Colonel against Lieut. , the Staff Officer of the Major General. Every Staff Officer must be considered as acting under the direct orders and superintendence of the superior Officer, for whose assistance he is employed, and who must be considered re- sponsible for his acts. To consider the relative situation of General Officer and Staff in any other light would tend to alter the nature of the service ; and, in fact, to give the command of the troops to the Subaltern Staff Officer instead of to the General Officer. If Lieut. has conducted himself improperly. Major General is re- sponsible; and Colonel has no more right to notice the deficiencies of Lieut. , in the performance of his duty towards Major General , than the Major General had to interfere in a matter of detail between the Respective Officers and the Barrack Master at . I have only one more point to notice, and that is, the voluminous nature of this correspondence. If Officers abroad will have no mercy upon each other in a correspondence of this nature, I entreat them to have some upon me ; to confine themselves to the strict facts of the case, and to write no more than is necessary for the elucidation of their meaning and intentions. An attention to this request, and abstinence from interference, in which those who interfere have no authority, and in which they are not called upon to interfere by duty, will save the Officers in command or authority abroad, and those placed over them at home, a great deal of unnecessary trouble; and leave much valuable time disposable for other purposes. (Signed) Wellington. To Lieut. General , Commanding II. M. Troops, West Indies. OFFICERS. G. O. 1 to 11. {Sec Lisbon.) G.O. 1 to 6. {See Lisbon.) G.O. 1. {See Reprimand.) Lisbon, lAih March, 1809. Badajnz, 20th Oct. 1809. Viseu, 2d Apil, 1810. OFFICERS. 203 G. O. Alverca, \ith August, 1810. 9 and 10. {See Medical Boards.) G. O. Celorico, 20th August, 1810. 1, 2, 3. (See Hospital.) 4. The King's regulations, and the common forms of the service require, that when an Officer is passing through a town in which there are troops, he should report himself to the Commanding or Staff Offi- cer there stationed. All this is neglected to the great inconvenience of the service. 5. The Commander of the Forces will at last find himself under the necessity of bringing to trial those Officers w ho shall neglect the performance of the common duties required, not only by the General Orders of this army, but by the King's Regulations, and the universal practice of the service at home as well as abroad. G. O. Santa Quinti?ia, 11 th Oct. 1810. 3 and 4. Eight Officers ordered with detachments from Lisbon, Avho did not obey the order. (See Detachments.) G. O. Pero Negro, 3d Nov. 1810. 1 and 2. (See Detachments.) G. O. Pero Negro, 4fh Nov. 1810. 1 and 2. (See Post Office.) G. 0. , Pero Negro, 5th Nov. 1810. 1 to 4. (See Servants.) G. O. Cartaxo, I2th Dec. 1810. 4. Want of attention in the Officers. (See Doors.) G. O. Cartaxo, 5th Feb. 1811. 1. Officers who are sick absent. (See Medical Boards.) G. O. Santa Marinha, 25th March, 1811. 3. The Commander of the Forces has had frequent occasion to advert to the conduct of Officers remaining sick at Lisbon; and he now requests the Commandant at Lisbon to forbid all Officers of the British army, absent from their corps on account of their health, to frequent the theatres at Lisbon, if cause of complaint should again be given similar to that reported in his letter of the 20th of ^Nlarch. The guards and sentries in the theatres are placed there to preserve good order, and to ensure obedience to the rules of the theatre. 4. The Officers of the British army know^ that they dare not insult an audience in their own country by any irregularity of conduct or breach of rule ; and the Commander of the Forces cannot allow those %vho are absent from their duty to be guilty of those irregtdarities at 204 OFFICERS. Lisbon; and to add to them the miUtary offence of violating the public authority of a sentry and a guard. Q O. Freneda, 4th March, 1812. 1 and 2. (See Quarters.) Q.^ O. Fiiente Gitinaldo, 3d 3Iat/, 1812. 2. (See Confidential Reports.) Q^ O, -^ Madrid, \bth Aug. 1812. 2. {See Madrid.) 3. {See General Orders.) Q.^ O. Madrid, \8th Aug. 1812. 5. (^ee General Orders.) Q O. ^"'^^^ d^ ^^^'^> ^^^^ ^''P*- ^^'2. 1, 2, 3. Duties required of. (See General Courts Martial, Officers.) Q O. ^^^^c- d(^ ^0''^' 27^^« S^pf- 1812. 1 to 5. Obedience to orders required by. (See Ammunition.) Freneda, 28th Nov. 1812. (»See Circular Letter.) Q 0. Freneda, \3th May, 1813. 2, 3, 4. (5ee Magistrates.) Q Q^ Lezaca, 8th Oct. 1813. 3. Negligent of their duty will be sent home. {See France.) Q Q Bordeaux, IstJune, 1814. 4. Very great difficulty being found in quartering the number of Officers who arrive daily, the civil authorities of this city have re- quested that orders may be given, that Officers shall be contented with such billets as can be procured for them. .5. All Officers, of whatever rank, arriving on leave, must find quar- ters for themselves at the hotels. Q Q Bordeaux, 5th June, 1814. 1. The Admiral cannot provide passages for Officers going home upon leave on account of private affairs ; they must go home by the packet, or otherwise, as they can. Wounded Officers, as also Officers liberated from French depots, will be provided for by the Agent of Transports. p Q Bordeaux, MithJune, 1814. 2 All Officers of the army in Bordeaux, not doing duty or detained there by special order, are to proceed to Pauillac, on or before tlic 18th current • such as remain after this notice will be appointed to duties where their stay may be made useful. {See General Courts Martial, Officers.) 0HV15 TREES ORDERLY DRAGOONS. 205 OLIVE TREES. G. O, Abrantes, \3ih Jane, 1810. 1. (See Huts.) G. O. CartaxQ, 5th Dec. 1810. 1. (S'ee Fire Wood.) ORDERLV DRAGOONS. G. O. Pombal, \st May, 1809. 4. A Return of all Orderlies from the cavalry regiments, specifying to whom attached, is to be sent in as soon as possible to the Adjutant General's Office, Head Quarters. G. O. Badajoz,Uth Sept. IS09. 3. (See Cavalry.) G. O. Enaxara de los Cavalleros, I5th Oct. 1810. 2. General Officers who have detained Orderly Dragoons, without the express permission of the Commander of the Forces, and who are not entitled to them, are desired to send them forthwith to Mafra, to join the Head Quarters of their regiment. G, O. Pero Negro, \Uh Oct. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests the attention of the General Officers of the army to the orders which have been often issued, relative to the detention and use of Dragoons as Orderlies. 2. If circumstances require that any General Officer should use Dragoons to keep up a communication, he will apply for a party for that purpose, which must be sent back as soon as the purpose for which it was applied for is accomplished ; and Dragoons must not be used as Orderlies contrary to Orders on any accoimt. 3. The Commander of the Forces is convinced the General Officers will see the necessity of attending to this Order, that the cavalry may be kept in a state of efficiency. 4. All General and Stafl' Officers who have draoroons with them, are requested to send a return of their names, their troops, and the regiments to which they belong, to the Assistant Adjutant General of the cavalry at Mafra. 6. O. Villa Fiyrmosa, 1th Maij, 1811. 6. The Commander of the Forces directs that all General Officers and others with whom Orderly Dragoons may be detached from their regiments, and who are not entitled to them under the General Orders of the army, will forthwith send them to join their regiments. G, O. Quinta in front of Elvas, 2d June, 1811. 2 to 9. (See Cavalry.) 206 OUTRAGES OVENS — PAROLE AND COUNTERSIGN PASSPORTS. ORDERS. (See General Orders.) OUTRAGES. G. O. Alverca, 24th July, 1810. 5 to 8. {See Murder.) {See Circular Letter.) Freneda, ISth Nov. 1812. G. O. Lezaca, 8ih Oct. 1813. 2. Committed by troops on entering France. {See France.) {See General Courts Martial, Officers and Privates.) {See Plunder.) {See Stragglers.) OVENS. G. O. Abratites, Mth June, 1809. 6. The Commissary of each division, brigade, or regiment, on his arrival in any place, near which he imderstands the troops to which he is attached are to halt more than one night, must take immediate and effect ual measures to ascertain the number of ovens in the neighbour- hood ; and if they should be insufficient to supply the troops to which he is attached with bread, he will take care that a sufficient number are built forthwith. PAROLE AND COUNTERSIGN. G. G. Nave del Rey, I6th July, 1812. 4 and 5. {See Advanced Posts.) PASSPORTS. G. O. Fiseu, \2th Jan. 1810. 1. All Officers, wishing to go to any part of the country by post, must apply for a passport ; if at Head Quarters, to the Connnander of the Forces; if at any of the cantonments of the army, or at Lisbon, Elvas, &c. to the General Officer commandino- tlie division, or to the Commanding Officer at Lisbon, Elvas, &c. respectively ; to whom blank passports will be transmitted for this purpose. 2. When the Conmiissary attached to any division, detached from Head Quarters, wishes to send a courier by post, he is to apply to the Commanding Officer of the division for a passport, who will grant it. PAY. 207 if he should concur in the expediency of sendino- the courier. The Commissary General will apply for passports for the same pur- pose to the Commander of the Forces. 3. Persons belonging to the British army will not be supplied with jjost horses at any of the post stages, unless they should produce their passports for post horses, given by the Commander of the Forces. Gr. O. Viseu, 27 ih Jan. 18\0. 1. The passports for post horses, sent to the Officers commandino- chvisions, &c. are to be used only to procure post horses for couriers and others, whom it may be necessary to send by post upon the public service ; or for Officers to whom the Officers in whose hands the passports are lodged, chose to give permission to travel by post. PAY. G. O. Coimbra, \st June, 1809. 6. Although from circumstances it is at present impossible to supply the Paymasters of regiments with money to the full amount of their estimates, and the Captains of companies have not yet received the full amount of pay of their several companies for the last month ; no reason exists why the accounts of the soldiers should not be settled to the 24th of the month of May, and the balances struck, w hich will be paid off as soon as the money shall come up. G- O. Merida, 24th Aug. 1809. 1. The Paymasters of regiments are to receive the balances due to them on the 24th August, to-morrow. This includes Staff Officers. 2. The stoppage from the pay of Non-commissioned Officers on account of rations (See Rations — and see Commissariat, Deleytosa, 9th Aug. 1809) is to be only 3d. per day. Soldiers' accounts are to be settled forthwith, and they are to receive their balances accordingly. G. O. Fiseu,24th Jan. 1810. 3. As the distance which the army is from Lisbon makes it impos- sible to procure money in time to discharge the amount of the estimates in advance, as required by the regulations ; and as the consequence of the discharge of the balances due to the soldiers on the 24th of each month, for the month then ending, would be, that for a month, the Offi- cers commanding companies woidd have no money in hand to supply those necessaries which the soldiers should require ; the Commander of the Forces desires that in future the accoiuits of the soldiers are to be settled to the 24th of every month, accordinsr to the remdations of the service, and the balances struck ; but the balance is not to be paid to the soldiers till the 24th of the following month — that is to say. 208 PAY. the balance due to the soldiers on the 24th of January, not till the 24th of February ; and thus, in succession from month to month, leaving one month between striking and paying the balances. An alteration in conformity with this Order must be made in the certificate of payments at the bottom of the monthly return of regiments. G. 0. Freneda, 3d Feb. 1813. 1. The following letter from the Deputy Paymaster General is published for general information. (Copy.) ' My Lord, Lisbon, l9thJan. 1813. Frequent applications being made to the heads of the Pay de- partment, at the several stations of the army, by General, Staff, and Hospital Officers, for advances of pay, and bills having been drawn by them upon the former, I beg to suggest that (as both these tran- sactions are totally inadmissible, accoixling to the tenor of my instruc- tions) a General Order be issued, prohibiting the one, and stating the inutility of the other, as well as that staff pay can only be forthcoming under the immediate warrant of the Commander of the Forces, and delivery of official receipts. Great irregularities have likewise occurred for want of a certificate, showing the period to which the applicant for staff pay has received the same, if all Staff Officers were informed throucrh the same medivun, that until such certificate be produced, no furdier payment will be made to them. (Signed) J. P. Boys, Deputy Paymaster General. To Lord FilzRoij Somerset, Miliiary Secretary.'' G. O. Lezaca, 3d Aug. 1813. 1. The Paymasters of regiments are to wait upon the Paymaster General, to receive the balances due on their several estimates, to the 24th Feb. and to the 24th March last. 2. Under the orders of the Conmiander of the Forces of the 24th Jan. 1810, the balances due to the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers on the face of their accounts, to the 24th Jan., and to the 24th of Feb., would now be paid; but the Commander of the Forces, homer desirous of establishing the system of giving the soldier a day's pay on every day, desires that the amount of the balances may be settled as follow. 3. The balance due to each Corporal, Trumpeter, and Trooper, of the two regts. of Life Guards, on liie 24th of Jan. and 24th Feb., is to be consolidated, and the Non-commissioned Oflicers, Trumpeters, and Troopers, are to receive in hand, whatever the total may amount to. PAY. 209 beyond the sum of 45 shillings, for each Corporal and Trumpeter, and 30 shillings for each Trooper. 4. The sums of 45 shillings for each Corporal and Trvmipefer, and 30 shillings for each private, are to remain in the hands of the Cap- tain, from which he is to give the Corporals and Trumpeters each 1 shilling and 6 pence, and the Troopers each 1 shilling a day, till the whole sum will be paid. 5. The balance due to each Corporal, Trumpeter, and Trooper, of the Royal regiment of Horse Guards, on the 24th of Jan. and 24th of Feb., is to be consolidated, and the Corporals, Trumpeters, and Troopers, are to receive in hand whatever the total may amount to, beyond the simi of 37 shillings and 6 pence, for each Corporal, and 22 shillings and 6 pence for each Trumpeter and Trooper. The sums of 37 shillings and 6 pence for each Corporal, and 22 shillings and G pence for each Trumpeter and Trooper, are to remain in the hands of the Captain, from which he is to give the Coqooral 1 shilling and 3 pence, and the Trumpeter and Trooper, each, 9 pence per day, until the whole sum will be paid. 6. The balance due to each Non-commissioned Officer and soldier of the cavalry, and of the Foot Guards, and other regiments of infantry, on the 24th of Jan. and 24th of Feb., is also to be consolidated, and the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers are to receive in hand whatever the total sum may amount to, beyond the sums of 30 shil- lings for each Serjeant, 20 shillings for each Corporal, Trumpeter, or Drummer, and 15 shillings for each Private. These remaining sums are to remain in the hands of the Captain, for which he is to give the Serjeants each 1 shilling, the Corporals, and the Trumpeters, or Drummers 8 pence, and the soldiers 6 pence per day each, until the whole sum will be paid. 7. In case the balances due to any Non-commissioned Officer or soldier, on their accounts to the 24th Jan. and 24th Feb., should not amount to 30 shillings for each Serjeant, 20 shillings for each Cor- poral, Trumpeter, or Drummer, and 15 shillings for each Private, the Officer commanding the troop or company is to divide whatever sum the balance, to any Non-commissioned Officer or soldier, may amount to, by 30, and is to give each Non-commissioned Officer or soldier, on each day, the proportion of whatever the balance may be. 8. It must be observed, that in case any soldier wants necessaries, the Captain must take care to stop the price from their daily payment above ordered to be made to the soldier, cither by stopping the whole sum ordered to be paid daily, or a proportion, as may be settled by the Officer commandinof the reorimcnt. 9. The soldiers will see, however, what an interest they have in P 210 PAYMASTER GENERAL. taking care of their necessaries ; and it is to be hoped there will be but little occasion for stoppages on this account. G. O. Lezaca, 24th Aug. 1813. ?. 2. The Commander of the Forces directs, that in future the certifi- •■1*" cate required on the back of the monthly returns, shall be according to the following form : — ' I do hereby certify that the Serjeants, Corporals, Drummers, and private men of the corps under my command, have been settled with for their pay and allowances, up to the 24th of , that their balances have been paid to the 24th of , and are in the course of payment to the 24th of , in conformity with the General Orders of His Excellency Field Marshal the Marquis of Wellington, K.G., &c. of the 3d Aug. 1813.' G. O. Lezaca, 7th Sept. 1813. 2. The Paymasters having received the balances on their several estimates to the 24th of April, the balances due to the Non-com- missioned Officers and soldiers, on the face of their several accounts closed to the 24th of March, are to be paid to them, according to the mode pointed out in the General Order of the 3d August last; that is to say, the sum due to each man is to be divided by 30, and the sol- dier is to receive on every day the thirtieth part of his balance. 3. It is to be understood that the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers of the Life Guards, Horse Guards, Dragoons, Artillery, and Foot Guards, are to receive the full amomit of their daily sub- sistence, as fixed by the regulations, if the balances due should be sufficient to cover the daily issue to that amount for the month. N.B. The muster day has been since altered to the last day of the month, and balances jnust be struck on that day ; the \st of each month now (1832) being the monthly return day. PAYMASTER GENERAL. G. O. Abrantes, 17th June, 1809. 3, A guard of 1 Serjeant and G dragoons, to be attached to the Paymaster Ciencral's mules during the march : they are to report and receive instructions from the Paymaster General. G. O. Alverca, ^th Juhj, 1810. 1. Paymasters of regiments and other Officers, who have money to pay to the Commissary General, either for necessaries or for any other reason, are to pay it to the account of the Commissary General, into the hands of the Deputy Paymaster General, and take his receipt for the same. PAYMASTERS — PIG SHOOTING. 211 2. The receipt of the Deputy Paymaster General is to be taken to the office of the Commissary General at Head Quarters, and ex- changed for the receipt of the Commissary General, which can alone be the discharge for the sum due. PAYMASTERS. G. O. Portalegre, 27th July, 1811. 5. {See Judge Advocate.) G. O . Toulouse, 4 th May, 1814. 1. Paymasters of regiments are referred to the General Orders, Nos. 1 and 2, of the 9th July, 1810 {see Paymaster General), and are desired forthwith to pay into the military chest, on account of the Commissary General, the amount of stoppages due by their respective regiments on account of shoes and other articles of field equipment, supplied from the public magazines ; notwithstanding they may not have been furnished with a final account by the Commissary General. 2. Commanding Officers of regiments are requested to report to the Quarter Master General on the 24th instant, whether the above order has been complied with. {See War Office.) Paymasters of regiments and corps always waited on the Paymaster General to receive the balances of their monthly estimates, whenever the General Orders to that purpose announced when and where the balances were to be received. PIG SHOOTING. G, O. Aldeahuela de Bovido, \6th Nov. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests the General Officers commanding divisions will take measures to prevent the shameful and unmilitary practice of soldiers shooting pigs in the woods, so close to the camp and to the columns of march, so that two dragoons were shot last night. The Commander of the Forces was induced to believe this day on the mai'ch, that the flank patroles were skirmishing with the enemy. 2. He desires that notice may be given, that he has this day ordered two men to be hanged who were caught in the act of shooting pigs ; and he now orders, that the Assistant Provosts may attend their divi- sions on the march, and that they may do their duty as well in respect to this as to other offences. P 2 212 PLUNDER. (See Circular Letter.) Freneda, 28th Nov. 1812. PLUNDER. G. O. , S.Pedro. I9th May, 1809. 15. (See Captures.) 16. The attention of the Officers commanding brigades and regi- ments is called particularly to the conduct of the soldiers under their command. 17. The Officers of companies must attend to the men in their quar- ters as well as on a march, or the army will very soon be no better than a banditti, if these practices are continued : he desires that Offi- cers commandins brigades will grive directions that the rolls of com- panics may be called every hour, and that all absentees may be punished. He is, besides, determined, that those troops who plunder shall be in the rear instead of in the front of the columns. G. O. Cohnbra, 29th May, 1809. 1 to 11. (See Cantonments and Stragglers.) G. O. Talavera de la Reyjia, 2d Aug. 1 809. 2. The soldiers plunder the inhabitants bringing in provisions, not- withstanding the repeated orders given upon this subject, and the knowledge which they all have, that this practice must tend to their own distress. 3. The rolls must be called in camp every two hours ; and Com- manding Officers of brigades will give directions what proportion of Officers of each regiment is to be present. The Provost and his assistants must patrole the neighbourhood of the camp constantly, and the assistants must relieve each other. G. O. Deleytosa, 9th August, 1809. 2. The Commander of the Forces desires that the rolls may be called in camp every two hours : the Officers commanding divisions will give directions what proportion of Officers is to attend. 3. The soldiers themselves render the difficulties of the moment greater than they woidd othenvise be by their irregularity ; as they seize and plunder the mules coming in with provisions, by which the good and regular soldiers of the army are deprived of their just share of them. 4. The Provost Marshal will ascertain by what roads provisions are coming in ; he will take care tliat his assistants patrole those roads- constantly ; and any man caught in the act of plundering provisions PLUNDER. 213 coming to the army, is to be punished on the spot as such a heinous offence deserves. 5. Soldiers must not quit their lines unless dressed with their side arms, excepting when on fatigue. All soldiers on fatigue must be under the command of an Officer or Non-commissioned Officer. 6. The practice of taking roots and vegetables, without paying for them, must be entirely discontinued : when roots and vegetables are required, they must be taken by regular parties, formed under the command of an Officer, who must take care and be responsible that the owner of the ground is paid for what is taken. G. O. Jaracejo, \(Jth Aug. 1809. 2. (See Bee Hives.) G. O. Badajoz, Ath Sept. 1809. 1. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to hear, that last night several soldiers came into the town of Badajoz and plundered a bakery and the houses of several individuals of bread. This con- tinued misbehaviour of the soldiers gives the Commander of the Forces the greatest concern ; and he is determined, however difficult it may be, to put a stop to it. The rolls are to be called in the different corps of the 4th division every hour until further orders ; and the Comman- der of the Forces desires that no soldier whatever may be allowed to quit his lines on any accovnit, excepting in charge of an Officer. 2. The Provost must punish all those disobeying this order. A guard must be placed at the town of Badajoz, and all soldiers attempt- ing to pass in are to be made prisoners, and sent to the Provost guard. The Provost will forthwith turn out of the town all soldiers Avho may be in it. G. O. Badajoz, 7th Sept. 1809. 1. (See Bee Hives.) G. O. Badajoz, \2th Sept. 1809. 1. (See Bee Hives.) G. O. Badajoz, Uth Sejif. 1809. 1 and 2. (See Bee Hives.) G. O. Letjria, 3d Oct. 1810. 4. Inspection of soldiers' packs ordered in search of plunder. (See Stragglers.) G. O. Layrki, 3d Ocl. 1810. After Orders. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to have been under the necessity of carrying into execution the determination which he has so long announced, of directing the immediate execution 214 PLUNDER. of any soldiers caught plundering. Two soldiers, a British and a Por- tuguese, have been hanged this day for plundering in the town of Leyria, where they were contrary to order and for this criminal purpose. He trusts that this example will deter others from those disgraceful prac- tices in future. The troops may depend upon it, that no instance of the kind will be passed over. They are well fed and taken care of, and there is no excuse for plunder, which on no accoimt whatever could be admitted. Once more the Commander of the Forces calls upon the Command- ing Officers of regiments to oblige their men to march in a regular manner with their companies. (See Doors, 12th of December, 1810, Nos. 2 and 3.) G. O. Lousao, 1 7 th March, 1811. 2. It has been reported, that the — reg. plundered a village yester- day, in the neighbourhood of the camp, of 112 alquiers of Indian corn. The Commander of the Forces desires that the rolls of the — reg. may be called every hom*, every Officer being present till further orders. The obedience of this order must be reported daily to Head Quarters. 3. Tlie Commander of the Forces will not allow the soldiers of the array to plunder, which they ought to know by this time. If Indian corn, or any other article is wanted from the coimtry, the General Orders of the army point out the mode in which it is to be procured, ^vithout plunder or violence or the loss of property to the inhabitants, G. O. Pombeiro, 1 Qth March, 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests the General Officers commanding divisions will place safeguards in the villages in the neighbourhood of their encampments, to prevent the soldiers from carrying off the furniture, poles of the vines, and other property of the inhabitants. The Commander of the Forces desires, that, at the same time with this Order, the Articles of War regarding forcing safeguards may be read to the troops. G. O . A rganil, 20 ih March, 1811. 4. The Commander of the Forces likewise requests the attention of the Officers of the cavalry particularly, and of the Officers at the head of columns, to a discrimination of what is taken from the enemy, and what has been left by the enemy belonging to the inhabitants of the country, and which is still their property. 5. The Commander of the Forces has always given to the soldiers that which they take from the enemy, such as horses, cattle, &c. ; but they must not take cattle, or sheep, or other property which they find PLUNDER. 215 on the road along which they are marching in pursuit of the enemy. This property belongs to the people of the country, and if taken for the use of the troops it must be in tlie regvdar manner, and the owners must have a receipt and must be paid for it. G. O. Gouveia, 2Uh March, 1811. 1. No. 2 of the General Order of the 17th instant, in reference to the — resf-, is no lonsrer in force. G. O. Villa Formosa, \Oth April, 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers commandinof divisions and brifjadcs, and the Commandinor Officers of regiments, will take pains to prevent the soldiers from committing any depredations in the country. The soldiers may depend upon it, that the inhabitants will bring nothing for sale, and that they will be de- prived of many comforts and conveniences they would otherwise enjoy, if they commit any depredations on the inhabitants. 2. These orders are to be particular!}^ explained to the Portuguese troops, who, the Commander of the Forces is sorry to observe, have been guilty of many acts of plunder. The Portuguese soldiers must be informed, that the Commander of the Forces will not allow of this conduct ; and that those guilty of it will be punished in the most ex- emplary manner. G. O. Villa Formosa, I3th April, 1811. 2. The Commander of the P^'orces again calls the attention of Gene- ral Officers commanding divisions and brigades, and Officers com- manding regiments, to the necessity of preventing the troops from plun- dering and molesting the inhabitants of the country bringing articles for sale to the different cantonments. 3. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to observe, that the Portuguese troops principally are guilty of this conduct ; and if he should receive another complaint of them, he will order that the rolls of every Portuguese regiment in the army may be called over every hour, all Officers being present. 4. The Commander of the Forces requests, that the General Officers commanding divisions and brigades, and the Officers commanding regiments, will communicate in their several cantonments by patroles constantly going from one to the other, in order to prevent these depre- dations, that will end in depriving the troops of all supplies which they now receive from the country, G. O . Portalegre, 27th July, 1811. 1 to 4. (See General Courts Martial, Privates.) 216 PLUNDER. G. O. Castello Branco, 2d Aug. 1811. 2 aud 3. (See Stragglers.) G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, 26ih Aug. 1811. 1. {See Portuguese Troops.) G. 0. Camp be/ore Badajoz, 8th April, 1812. 3. (See Badajoz.) G, O. Fuente Guinaldo, 10th June, 1812. 7. The Commander of the Forces is sorry to observe, that the out- rages so frequently committed by the soldiers, when absent from their regiments, and the disgraceful scenes which have occurred upon the storming of Badajoz, have had the effect of rendering the people of the country, enemies, instead of friends to the army. 8. It is the duty of all Officers to prevent the soldiers from plun- dering; and the Commander of the Forces calls upon them to per- form it. 9. He declares his intention to punish any person who may be found plundering on any occasion ; and to make the soldiers give up any money or other valuable articles that they may have phm- dered. 10. As these acts of outrage are generally committed by parties of men, the parties shall be put under stoppages to make good the damage which they may do on any occasion. 11. The Commander of the Forces will be sorry to be under the necessity of having recourse to any measure of severity or restraint to prevent those evils ; and he is con\ inced that the Officers and Non- commissioned Officers, and the good soldiers, will do every thing in their power to restrain the ill-disposed, and prevent the disgrace which must be the consequence of these continued irregularities and crimes. He earnestly hopes that there will be, in future, no ground for complaint. G. O . Madrid, 15ih Aug. 1812. 1. The Palace of the Retiro plundered. (See Madrid.) G. O. Aldrahuela deBovido, 1 6th Nov. 1812. 3. Stragglers in search of plunder. (5'ee Stragglers.) Freneda, 28th Nov. 1812. (Sec Circular Letter.) PORTUGUESE AUTHORITIES — PORTUGUESE COMMISSARIAT. 217 PORTUGUESE AUTHORITIES. G. O. Freneda,7th Dec. \8\l. 2. The Commander of the Forces has received frequent complaints from Officers, as well of the Portuguese as of the British army, be- longing to the civil as well as the military departments, of the uncivil, and, in various instances, insulting language, in which some of the commvmications in writing are carried on. It is impossible that the service should not suffer, if those who are to assist each other do not agree ; and it cannot be expected that they should agree, if harsh, uncivil, and insulting terms are used in their necessary commu- nications. 3. The Commander of the Forces is unwilling now to take further notice of this subject, or to draw the attention of the army to those complained of. 4. The Commander of the Forces has likewise, upon more than one occasion, received complaints of the disgraceful conduct of British Offi- cers towards the Portuguese Authorities, particularly the Commanders of Forts and of provinces. He trusts that this has proceeded from inexperience ; but he desires, that an Officer in the Portuguese ser- vice, in command, may be treated in every respect as an Officer in His Majesty's service in command. All Officers and others, belonging to the British army, passing through the limits of his command and the place of his residence, are to wait upon him, and acquaint him with the nature of the service or business on which they are going. PORTUGUESE COMMISSARIAT. G. O. Pombeiro, 1 9/A March, 1811. 1. The Portuguese Commissaries, attached to the different brigades in the several divisions, are in future to receive the bread, meat, wine or spirits, and forage, for the use of the troops and animals in their several brigades, from the British Commissary, in the division in which the troops, &c. are serving. 2. The Portuguese Commissaries are to give two receipts for the supplies furnished for the the use of the Portuguese troops. One of them for the extra quarter of a pound of meat which each Portuguese soldier has hitherto received, and whicli he is to continue to receive; and the other for the regular ration, of a pound and a half of bread or a pound of biscuit, half a pound of meat, a pint of wine or a third of a pint of spirits, and the forage for the animals. These receipts are 218 PORTUGUESE OFFICERS. to specify quantities, as well as for what number of Officers and sol- diers the rations are issued. PORTUGUESE OFFICERS. Q, O. Freneda, 3d Nov. 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests the attention of the General Officers, commanding divisions, and others, under whose orders Portuguese troops are serving, to the following orders of Mar- shal Sir W. Beresford, regarding leaves of absence to Officers in the Portuguese service. 2. By his orders of the 25th of July, Marshal Sir W. Beresford gaVe permission to General Officers commanding brigades, and the Commanding Officers of battalions not in brigades, to give leave to Officers who are sick to go to the nearest hospital station in the rear, or to Abrantes, for the re-establishment of their health ; those com- mandincr Officers of brigades or regiments first obtaining the consent of the General Officer commanding the brigade or division in which the brigade or regiment should be serving. 4. By his General Order of the 6th of September, the Marshal ex- plains the meaning of his General Orders of the 25th of July, to be ' that Officers conmianding brigades, or regiments *not in brigades, can give leave only to Officers who are sick to go only to the nearest hospital station.' On the 30tli of September, the Marshal gave the following order : — ' His Excellency the Marshal, in order to avoid the inconvenience of Officers quitting their regiments upon leave of absence, on occasions in which their absence might be prejudicial to the service, and as he is himself necessarily separated at this moment from parts of the army, and cannot judge of the circumstances which frequently occur to delay the grant of the applications of Officers for leave, and be- cause it is necessary that every other consideration should give way to the good of the service, desires that all Officers, conmianders of retriments or brigades, which shall be in a division or corps imder the command of an Officer in the service of His 15ritannic Majesty, shall make themselves acquainted with the opinion of the said Officer, whether it would be inconvenient for the service, that the request of a particular Officer for leave of absence should be granted, before they shall transmit such request for the decision of His Excellency the Marshal, Commander in Chief of the Portuguese Army ; and such request is not to be transmitted without the consent of the Officer PORTUGUESE TROOPS — POST HORSES. 219 commanding the division or corps of the army in which such Officer shall be servinor. ' This order does not authorise any person whatever to grant leave of absence; and the grant of permission to Officers, who are sick, to quit their battalions or regiments, is to continue as regulated by the orders of the 25th of July and 6th of September.' 4, The Commander of the Forces particularly requests that Ge- neral Officers and others, who have Officers of the Portuguese army attached to them, will observe that they have not the power of giving leave to those Officers to quit their stations, excepting under the terms of the Marshal's orders of the 25th of July and 6th of September, when those Officers shall be sick. PORTUGUESE TROOPS. G-. O . Villa Formosa, 1 1 th April, 1811. 3. The Commander of the Forces desires that the Commanding Officers of regiments of Portuguese troops, may be directed to oblige their men to keep themselves clean, and to have their clothes and shoes mended. The Commander of the Forces particularly observed the shameful state in which the — and — regts. are ; and he now gives notice, that unless there shall be an immediate amendment in the dis- cipline, as well as the appearance of those two regiments, the Com- mander of the Forces will turn them out of the army, as being unfit to do duty with the other troops. G. O. Villa Formosa, 13fh April, ]Sll. 2 and .3. (See Plunder.) G, O. Fuente Guinaldo, 2Gth Aug. 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to learn that the Portuguese troops plunder the people going with provisions to the different villajies in which the divisions are cantoned : he desires that the General and other Officers, in command of Portuguese brigades and regiments, will prevent this practice. If it shovdd be continued, the Commander of the Forces will be under the necessity of directing that the rolls of the Portuguese troops should be called every hour of the day and night. G. O. Freneda, nth Feb. 1812. 5. {See Rolls.) POST HORSES. G. O. Oporto, 23d Mat/, 1809. 2. As the Officers on the Stall" of the Adjutant and Quarter Mas- 220 POST HOUSES — POST OFFICE. ter General's departments are not allowed in Portugal to keep the same number of horses, which are allowed to Officers in the same situations in other parts of the world ; and as it is necessary that the communications between the different divisions of the army should be kept up, in a great degree, through their means, they will be allowed to go post, and to charge for post mules, when not above ten miles from Head Quarters. The biU for these charges must however be vouched by the signature of the head of the department ; and further, by a copy of the order to take the journey, specifying the distance. POST HOUSES. G. O . A ire, 1 6 th March, 1814. 3. The Commander of the Forces has given orders, which are at all the Post Houses, that neither Officers, soldiers, nor horses, should be billetted at the Post Houses ; which orders are to be attended to. POST OFFICE. G. O, Coimbra, 6th May, 1809. 13. The Serjeant Postmaster, at Head Quarters, will be allowed 2 shillings a day from the date of his acting as such. G. O. Abrantes, 24th June, 1809. 8. [See Detachments.) G. O. Badajox, 30th Oct. 1809. 4. An arrangement has been made to despatch a packet from Lis- bon to England, every Sunday; and the packet will be made up at Head Quarters for England, and will be sent to Lisbon, so as to arrive before that day. G. O. Pero Negro, 4th Nov. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to hear that some Officers of the army have forgotten their own situation so far, as to threaten the Serjeant Postmaster at Lisbon. 2. It is to be understood that the Serjeant Postmaster at Lisbon is not obliged to send letters from the Office to anybody, excepting the Commandant, Assistant Adjutant General, the Assistant Quarter Master General, and the Officer commanding the Depot. The other Officers at Lisbon must send to him for their letters after the bags are duly sorted, and not before ; and Colonel Peacocke is requested to PRESSING. 221 protect the Postmaster from the violence or impatience of any indi- vidual. PRESSING. G. O, Abrantes, 25th June, 1809. 10. The Commander of the Forces is under the necessity of again requesting the attention of the Officers of the army, to the strict obe- dience of the orders issued, particularly to those respectino- supplies of provisions, carts, boats, &c. Officers are again positively forbidden to stop supplies going to any part of the army, or to press boats or carriages, excepting under the directions of a Commissary. {See Commissariat.) G. O. Badajoz,7th Sept. IS09. 2. (See Carts.) G. O. Celorico, 4th Aug. 1810. 7. The Commander of the Forces has frequently had occasion to complain of the inconvenience, which resulted to the public scr- vice, from the practice which prevails of Officers and soldiers pressino- carriages of the country by their own authority ; and this inconve- nience has been again felt in an aggravated degree, in consequence of the pressing of carriages, in a recent instance, by a Conductor of Stores. He requests the CommancHng Officer of Artillery will report what occasion this Conductor had for carriages; and will cause strict inquiry to be made, whether, before he pressed these carriages, he made application for them to any British Commissary or Magistrate of the country ; and he will report whether Conductor had made any report of his having pressed these carriages. 8. It is impossible to carry on the service if these irregularities are persevered in ; and the Commander of the Forces is determined to punish, in this and in every other instance, any disobedience of his repeated orders on this subject. G. O. Quinta dos Banos, 19/A July, 1811. 3, 4, 5, and 6. {See General Courts Martial, Officers.) G. O. Freneda, \st Dec. 1811. 1 to 7. Pressing carts. {See General Courts Martial, Pri- vates.) 222 PRISONERS OF WAR. PRISONERS OF WAR. G. O. S. Pedro, \9fh May, 1809. 18. The Provost is to take charge of all the French prisoners be- tween Montalegre and Braga : a company of the — reg. is to be placed at his disposal, and is to meet him to-morrow at day-light in the village of Villassa. The Provost will this afternoon move to Vil- lassa all the prisoners from Montalegre. He will make such requi- sitions, on the Commissary General, for such carts as he may require to move the prisoners to Braga ; and in case means should be wanting to move those now on any part of the road, he will leave a small guard in charo-e of them, and take measures for their subsistence, and that of the guard, until he can send conveyances to carry the whole to Braga. G. O. Lousao, IGth March, 1811. 2. Any prisoners who may remain with the light or 3d divisions are to be sent forthwith to the rear of the 1st division, from whence they are to be forwarded to Head Quarters. G. O. Arganil, 20th March, 18 II. 1. The 6th division will furnish a party, consisting of 1 subaltern, 2 Serjeants, and 20 rank and file, to proceed immediately to the Ponte de Murcella with such prisoners as may be collected from the several divisions. 2. Such prisoners as are not delivered over to this detachment must be sent this day, by divisional escorts, to the Ponte de Murcella. PRISONERS OF WAR (BRITISH). G. O. Alverca, 26th July, 1810. 1. Extract of a letter from the Earl of Liverpool, to Lord Vis- count Wellington, dated Downing Street, 26th Jvuie, 1810 : — ' I take this opportmiity of answering tlie query, contained in your Lordship's letter of 6th April, relative to the amount of stoppage, if any, * that is to be made irom the pay of Non-commissioned Officers and privates, who might regain their liberty in Spain,' during the time they remained prisoners in the enemy's hands. The subject having been referred to the Secretary at War, it has been determined that (jd. a day should be stopped from the full pay of each man, from the day of his being taken up to that on which he should actually rejoin a British corps. PRIZE MONEY — PROCLAMATION IN FRANCE — PROMOTION. 223 PRIZE MONEY FOR THE PENINSULA. G. O. Paris, lOth Aug. 1815. 1, 2. (See General Orders, 1815. Prize Money.) PROCLAMATION IN FRANCE. G, O. St. Sever, 5th March, 1814. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests the attention of the Ge- neral Officers, and Officers commanding regiments, to the following translation of a proclamation which he has issued to the country, directing the Magist'^ates to form a guard in each parish, for the pre- servation of peace and property within the distinct of each ; and he requests that every assistance may be given to the Magistrates to carry into execution the objects of this proclamation : — Translation of a Proclamation by Field Marshal the Marquis of Wellington, Commander in Chief, &c. &:c., numbered 18, and dated Head Quarters, 23d Feb. 1814. ' 1. The inhabitants of such districts as are desirous of forming a guard within their respective parishes, for the preservation of order and for the protection of their property, are desired to make known their wishes to the Commander in Chief, specifying, at the same time, the numbers of which they propose the guard to consist, 2. This guard is in aU cases to be under the protection of the Mayor, who will be held responsible for his conduct. 3. Whenever either stragglers, muleteers, or followers of the army, commit any sort of depredation, the Mayors are hereby directed to have them arrested by this guard, and sent to the Head Quarters of the army, or to the General Officer commanding the nearest division j accompanied by a statement of the extent of the damage done, and of the circumstances attendino- the transaction, in order that those who may be convicted may be punished for their offences, and be forced to pay the value of what they may have taken or destroyed. (Signed) Wellington.' PROMOTION. G. O. Pero Negro, I9th Oct. 1810. 2. Officers commanding regiments are requested to send to the Military Secretary their recommendations for the vacancies that have lately occurred. 224 PROVISIONAL BATTALIONS — PROVOST MARSHALS. G. O. Lousao, IGth March, 1811. 1. Three Serjeants to be recommended for. (See Thanks.) G. O. Villa Formosa, 8th May, 1811. 1. Officers commanding regiments are requested to send in to the Military Secretary, as soon as possible, the names of Officers they may wish to have promoted in succession to those who have fallen in action. The names of the Officers commanding the light infantry battahons, in each brigade of the army, which were engaged at the village of Fuentes d'Onoro, on the 3d and 5th instant, are to be sent in imme- diately to the Military Secretary. PROVISIONAL BATTALIONS. G. O. Qui?ita infro7it of Elvas, 6th June, 1811. 8. The 3d reg. or Buffs, the 29th reg., the 31st reg., 57th reg., and 2d batt. 66th reg., are for the present to be formed into a pro- visional battalion, under the command of Lieut. Colonel Colborne. 9. The Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers are to remain in their companies in their several regiments, as at present ; but for the purpose of the formation, those present and fit for duty, of each of these regiments, are to be divided into two companies ; and Lieutenant Colonel Colborne will be pleased to arrange what proportion of the Field Officers, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Staff' of each of the regiments, and the camp and other equipments, shall remain to do duty with the provisional battalion ; and what proportion shall proceed to Elvas to collect and re-equip the men belonging to the several rciriments at Elvas and Estremos. Lieutenant Colo- nel Colborne will give such directions, as he may think necessary, to have the men of these regiments re-equipped as soon as may be prac- ticable. 10. The colours of these regriments are to be sent to Elvas, to be under the charge of the Senior Officer of each, who will be there. PROVOST MARSHALS. G. O. Coimbra, 3d May, 1809. 7. Two Assistant Provosts, in addition, are to be appointed ; and Commandinfif Officers of rejjimenls and brigades will reconnnend such Non-commissioned Officers as thoy may think trust worthy and capable of performing the duties which will be required from them. They will receive Ensign's pay and allowances. PROVOST MARSHALS. 225 G- O. Coimbra, ^)th May, 1809. 11. Tho Assistant Provosts are to receive each eighteen pounds to purchase a horse, for which they are to draw forao-e. G. O. Abra?7tes, I6th June, 1809. 1. Two more Assistant Provost Marshals will be appointed. Com- manding Officers of brigades will be pleased to send in recommenda- tions of men capable of filling the situation. One of the Assistant Provosts is to repair immediately to the camj) near Abrantes, and to report himself to the Officer commanding the camp. He will patrole round the neighboin-hood of it, and will take up all stragglers and marauders. Two dragoons are to be attached to the Provost, and are to be relieved daily. ^" O- Abrantes, 20th June, 1809. 4. The Assistant Provosts are to be kept on the strength of their regiments, and returned ' on command.' G. O. Abrantes, 27th Jmie, 1809. 6. One Corporal and two private dragoons are to be attached to the Provost guard, which, with all the prisoners, will move with the Head Quarters of the army. ^- P' Placencia, 16th July, 1809. 3. {See Wine.) G. 0. Talavera de la Eeyna, 2^th July, 1809, 5. All prisoners and deserters are to be sent to the Provost Marshal. ^- O' Talavera de la Reyna, 2d Aug, 1809. 2. and 3. (S'ee Plunder.) G. O. Deleytosa, 9th Aug. 1809. 4. (See Plunder.) G- O. Jaracnjo, I6th Aug. 1809. 2. and 3. (See Bee Hives.) ^•^- Merida, 27fh Aug. 1809. 11. The Commander of the Forces has granted to all the Assistant Provosts of the army, bftt and forage allowance of Ensigns. ^' O. Badajoz, 4th Sept. 1809. 1. and 2. (See Plunder.) ^- ^' Badajoz, 11 th Sept. 1809. 10. Assistant Provost is dismissed from his situation by the Commander of the Forces, and is to return to his regiment for neglect of duty. 226 PROVOST MARSHALS. G. O. Leyria, 3d Oct. 1810. 3. (See Stragglers and Plunder.) G. O. Pero Negro, 30ih Oct. 1810. 1. Serjeant , of the — regiment, is dismissed from liis situa- tion as Assistant Provost Marshal to the army, and will return to his regiment, being reported by the Commandant at Lisbon, to be often in a state of intoxication, and incapable of doing his duty. G. O. Cartaxo, 9th Jan. 1811. 1. His Excellency the Commander of the Forces has decided that no deduction is to be made from tlie pay of Assistant Provost Mar- shals for rations, from the day of their appointment to that Staff situation. G. O. Freneda, \si Nov. 181 1. 1. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to observe, that the power of the Assistants of the Provost Marshal of the Army has, in more than one instance, been abused ; and that Officers have thought themselves authorised to send orders to the Assistant Provosts, under which orders, abuses have been conmiitted, contrary to the established usages and rules of the service, and the intentions and orders of the Commander of the Forces. 2. The office of the Provost Marshal has existed in all British armies in the field. His particular duties are to take charge of the prisoners confined for offences of a general description; to preserve good order and discipline ; to prevent breaches of both, by the soldiers and followers of the army, by his presence at those places in which breaches of either are likely to be conmiitted ; and, if necessary, he has, by constant usage in all armies, the power to punish those whom he may find in the act of conmiitting breaches of orders and discipline. 3. The authority of the Provost Marshal to punish must be limited by the necessity of the case ; and whatever may be the crime of which a soldier may be g\nlty, the Provost Marshal has not the power of inflicting summary punishment for it, unless lie shoultl see him in the act of committing it. If he should not see the soldier in the act of committing the olTence of which he may have been guilly, a report must be made to the Commander in Cliief of the Army, who will giye such orders upon the case as may be deemed cxpeilieut, either for further iiupiiry for the trial of a soldier, or for the iailiction of sunmiary punishment, according to the nature of the case, the degree of evidence of the soldiers' guilt, and the existing necessity for an im- mediate example. PROVOST MARSHALS. 227 4. The duties and authorities of tlic A<^sistants of the Provost Marshals, attached to the several divisions and stations of the army, are the same as those of the Provost ; but the conduct of these Offi- cers, and the exertion of their authority, require the constant and watchful attention of the General Officers commanding divisions, and of the Officers commanding stations ; and of the Staff Officers attached to them, as that of the Provost Marshal docs of the Commander of the Forces and of the Officers of the General Staff. 5. They should attend particularly to the nature of offences against good order and military discipline, of which the soldiers and followers of the army may be guilty, at different times, and under different circumstances ; and to allow the Assistant Provosts to punish them in a summary manner, only when committed under those circumstances, when summary punishment may be necessary for the sake of ex- ample, and in which the prevalent and continual commission of the particular crime may be injurious to the public service, 6. The Commander of the Forces desires that it may be clearly understood, that no Officer whatever has a right to order the Provost IMarshal or his Assistants to exercise the authority entrusted to them; nor can the Provost Marshal or his Assistants inflict corporal punish- ment on any man, excepting they shoidd see him in the act of com- mitting a breach of orders and discipline. Their duty is, by vigilance and activity, to prevent those breaches which, the Commander of the Forces is sorry to observe, are too common, and to punish those they may catch in the fact. G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, lOthJune, 1812. 5 and 6. (See Vegetables.) G. O. Nave del Bey, \6th July, 1812. 3. (S'pc Forage, Green.) G. O. Cuellar, 1st Aug. 1812. 3. (See Vegetables.) G. O. Aldeahuela de Bovido, 1 6 th Nov. 1812. 2. (See Pig Shooting.) G. O. St. Jean de Luz, 30th Jan. 1814. 5. Assistant Provost Marshal is dismissed from his situation for neglect of duty ; and is to return to his regiment from the 29tU of January, 1814. Q 2 223 PUNISHMENT— purveyors' DEPARTMENT. PUNISHMENT. Q. O. CartdTo, 2d March, 1811. 6 and 7. Object of assembling troops to witness. {See General Courts Martial, Privates.) PURVEYORS' DEPARTMENT. G. O. Coimbra, 8th 3Iay, 1809. 11. Pnrvej^ors' Clerks are to receive each an allowance of 18/. to purchase a horse, for which they are to draw forage. Q. O. Badajoz, I7th Dec. 1809. 1. The Officer commanding the general hospital at Elvas, at Estremoz, and at Villa Vi90sa, is to appoint a Board of Officers, at each of those places, to examine the arms, accoutrements, clothing, &c. belonging to soldiers now in hospital, or who have been dis- charged from the hospital, or who have died ; which articles may be in the possession of the Purveyor General at the present moment. This Board is to make a register of those articles, by regiments; inscrtino- on the register the marks or names on each article. Of this register, one copy must be given to the Purveyor General, and one copy forwarded to the Adjutant General's office, to be com- municated to the several reSec Provost Marshals.) STRAGGLERS, 259 G. O. Jaracejo, \&th Aug. 180!). 2 and 3. {See Bee-Hives.) G. O. Celorico, 29th July, 1810. 5. The Commander of the Forces observed yesterday, that several men of the — regis, were straggling from their corps ; he requests that Brigadier General will report what number of men were returned absent from each regiment after the march of yesterday, and the cause of their absence. G. O. Leijria, 3d Oct. 1810. 1. The Commanding Officers of the — , the — , and the — regts. are particularly referred to the General Orders of the 9th of May, 1809. {See Column of March.) There are more stragglers from these three regiments than from all the others of the British army taken together, which must be occasioned either by the neglect of the Officers, or by the soldiers being unable to keep up with the march. In either case, these regiments are unfit to do duty with the army ; and, if the Commander of the Forces should observe any more of this strao-olinof on the march, he will send these reoiments into irar- rison, and report their conduct especially to His Majesty. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests that Major General Leith will communicate these orders to the Portuguese troops in his division, of whom, particularly the Lusitanian legion, there is as much reason to complain, as of the British brigade. He also requests to have a return, this day, of the number of men missing from each regiment, British and Portuguese, in the division, on each day's march since the 1st instance, inclusive. 3. General Officers, commanding divisions, are requested to direct the Provost Marshals, attached to their divisions, to punish any man who may be found straggling from the regiment and division to which he belongs. 4. General Officers, commanding divisions, are requested to direct that there may be an inspection of the soldiers' packs, both British and Portuguese, this day, after the nsarch; and every thing not strictly regimental necessaries is to be taken from them and bvunit ; and those who have these articles are to be punished, as they have certainly procured them by plunder. 5. Major General is requested not to allow the troops of his division to enter any town, unless necessarily obliged to pass through it, till further orders. G. O. Leyria, 3d Oct. 1810. After order. (5'ee Plunder.) S2 2G0 STRAGGLERS. G. O. Leyria, 4th Oct. 1810. 1. The Commander of tne Forces publishes the following- report of men absent from the — , the — , and the — regts., and from the Lusitanian legion. He desires that an Officer of each regiment may be sent back alono- the road, as far as the advance oruard, to find the men missing^ ; and the Officers commandingf the above regiments will report their arrival. 2. Report of men missing, from the different regiments, compos- ing Major General 's corps, on the 3d of October, 1810. — reg, . . 20 rank and file, — reg. . . 5 „ — reg. . . 11 „ Lvisitanian legion 50 „ 3. The Commander of the Forces trusts, that by the attention of Officers commanding reofiraents, this disg^raceful circumstance will not occur again. G. O. Alcobaga, 5 th Oct. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces announces to the army, that thirty of the stragglers who are absent from their regiments, of which ten are British soldiers, w'ere taken yesterday by the enemy, in vil- lages near the road on which the army marched three or four days before, that is, on the 1st and 2d instant. This misfortune would be a subject of regret to the Commander of the Forces, under any circum- stances; but it is particularly so, as it has been occasioned by the irregularity of the soldiers themselves, and by the neglect of their Officers to attend to the orders repeatedly issued on the subject. Castello Branco, 2d Aug. 1811. 2. The Commander of the Forces is likewise concerned to observe the numbers of soldiers, belonging to the 7th division, stragghng on the naarch yesterday, belonging particularly to the — reg., and to the — battalions : he refers tlie Officers to the orders on this subject. 3. These irregularities on the march lead to many disorders, of which the consequences are felt in the subsequent sickness of the soldiers, and the weakness of the regiments. They have lately plun- dered honey, than whicli nothing can be more prejudicial to their health at this season ; and the use of it by the men ought to be pre- vented as much as possible. G. O. Olmedo, 28th July, 1812. 1. The number of soldiers of infantry who stay behind their regiments on a march, is so very large, the practice is so unmi- litary in itself, and Icada to such inconveniences and losses, when STRAGGLERS. 2G1 the troops arc moving near the enemy, and is at all times so preju- dicial to the health of the soldiers, that the Commander of the Forces begs to draw the attention of the General Officers of the army, to the General Orders upon this subject. 2. Under these orders, no soldiers ought to be out of the ranks on a march without the knowledge of the Officer commanding his com- pany ; and the Officer commanding the regiment should report all absentees at the end of the march, to the General Officers commandinor the briofades. 3. The object of these orders is to ensure the attention of the several authorities to the absence from the ranks of every soldier, and to make it certain that this evil will not exist in any instance without sufficient cause. 4. But if it takes place without notice from the Officers of the regiment, or the General Officer of the Brigade, it is time some further measures should be adopted. 5. The Commander of the Forces declares his intention to have the name taken down of every soldier whom lie may find straggling from his regiment on the march ; and if he should find upon inquiry, that the soldiers' names have not been reported, according to the General Orders of the army, he will bring to trial, before a General Court Martial, the Officer of his company, or the Commanding Officer of hig regiment, if he should not have noticed the neglect of the Command- ing Officer of his company. 6. The Commander of the Forces requests the General Officers commanding divisions, and the Officers of the General Stati!, will pay attention to this subject. G. O. Majadas, 3 1 st July, 1812. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests to have returns of the several men missing from their regiments on the march of the 10th instant. 3. It is reported to the Commander of the Forces, that the enemy have in their power above 100 men, British soldiers, taken on that day, straggling in the rear, and on the flanks of the army. 4. As the army did not march more than ten or eleven miles on that day, and the country was perfectly open, the straggling of these soldiers, and their being prisoners, must be attached to the neglect of the Officers of their regiments. 5. It is quite obvious, that if the soldiers cannot be made to march in their ranks at all times, the army cannot effect a march in the face of an enemy, and it is so far unfit for service. 6. The Commander of the Forces calls upon the General Officers 262 STRAGGLERS. of the army, and Commanding Officers of regiments, to take measures to prevent the too prevalent practice of faUing out. G. O. Mogoncillo, Gth Aug. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces is sorry to have to inform the army, that he has received a report that two soldiers were murdered at Medina del Campo, on the 3d instant; and that he has reason to apprehend that this misfortune is to be attributed to the misconduct of the British soldiers in that, and the other tovt'us on the road between Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, and the army. 2. The Commander of the Forces now gives notice, that he has directed that no Officer or soldier may be supplied with jorovisions or forage on his road, to or from the army, between Ciudad' Rodrigo, Salamanca, and the army, excepting at the places at which it will be specified in his route, that he is to receive provisions and forage : and any Officer who shall apply for either at any other place, is to be reported to Head Quarters ; and any soldier who shall apply for provisions, is to be confined, and sent a prisoner to the nearest British post, and will undoubtedly be brought to trial before a Court Martial for a disobedience of orders. 3. The Commander of the Forces hoped that the kind treatment which the Officers and soldiers of the army have received from the SjDaniards, would have had the effi^ct of inducing them to treat the in- habitants of the country with kindness, to respect their property, and to refrain from making demands upon them which they have no right to make. 4. He now warns them of the consequence which will attend their misconduct. They may depend upon it the Spaniards will not sub- mit to be ill treated ; and the Commander of the Forces recommends to the soldiers to behave towards the inhabitants of the country as they have deserved by their conduct to the army since they have passed the frontiers of Portugal. 6. This order is to bo printed. It must be read to every detach- ment which will pass Ciudad Ivodrigo and Salamanca, and a printed copy must be delivered to the Officer or Non-commissioned Officer commanding it. It must likewise be read to every detachment wliicli will leave the army for Salamanca, or that will lea\"c Salamanca for Ciudad Rodrigo. G. O. Aldeahuela de Bovido, \6fh Nov. 1812. 1. and 2. (See Pic Shooting'.) 3. The number of soldiers strafjtTlintj from their regiments for no Do o D reason, excepting to plunder, is a disgrace to the army, and affi^rds a strong proof of the degree to which the discipline of the regiments SUPPLIES — SUSPENSION OF HOSTILITIES, 263 is relaxed, and of the inattention of the Commanding and other Officers of regiments to their duty^ and to the repeated orders of the army. 4. The Commander of the Forces considers the Commanding Officers of any regiment, from which there are men absent on a march, to be responsible ; and he now desires that Lieutenant General, the Honorable L. Cole, will put in arrest the Commanding Officer of the — regiment, for having allowed soldiers to straggle from the ranks of the — regiment, on tlie marches of yesterday and this day. Freneda, l^th Nov. 1812. (See Circular Letter.) G. O. S. Sever, 5th March, 1814. 1. {See Proclamation in France.) SUPPLIES (FORCIBLE SEIZURE OF.) G. 0. Ruivas, 20th May, 1809. 1 to 3. {See Bread.) G. O. Arganil, 20ih March, 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces is concerned to hear that some of the regiments, coming up in the rear, have forcibly seized the sup- plies on the march for those on the front, in consequence of which these last have been deprived of them. 2. Those who stopped and seized those supplies, should reflect, that it is most easy to supply the troops nearest to the magazine, while those nearest the enemy require the supplies with the greatest urgency. It is besides quite irregular, and positively contrary to the orders of this army, for any Commanding Officer to seize supplies of any description : there is a Commissary attached to every part of the army ; and there is no individual, much less regiment, for whom some Commissary is not obliged to provide. 3. It is necessary that this practice should be avoided in future, otherwise it will become impossible to carry on any regular operation. SUSPENSION OF HOSTILITIES. G. O. Toulouse, ]Gfh April, 1814. 1. The General, commanding the French troops at ISIontauban, having announced his submission to the provisional government established at Paris, till the arrival of His Majesty Louis XYHL, 264 . TELEGRAPH TENTS (OFFICERS'.) the Commander of the Forces has agreed to suspend hostilities with the said General : the allied troops, therefore, are not to pass the town below Ville Brumier, or to approach nearer to Montauban than that place, and than three quarters of a league from Montauban on the road to Toulouse. 2. The communication through ]\Iontauban is, however, open for couriers, &c. &c., to Paris and Bordeaux. (See Convention of Toulouse.) TELEGRAPH (IN THE LINES.) Q O. Rinho, near Sobral, Uth Oct. 1810. 1. When any Officer is desirous of communicating a message to the Commander of the Forces, it is only necessary to send it to the nearest telegraph, and to request the Officer of the Navy at that telegraph, to communicate it to the Sobral station. Head Quarters : in the same manner, messages may be communicated to any other station. TENTS, (OFFICERS'.) G, O. Oporto, 2-ith May, 1809. 2. The army being likely to go into huts at an early period, the Commander of the Forces is disposed to supply the Officers with tents from the public stores, in the proportion of one tent for each Field Officer, one tent for the Officers of each company, and one for the staff : it will be necessary, however, that the Officers to whom these tents will be issued, shall provide means for the carriage without in- creasing the demands for forage, 3. The Officers commanding regiments will send to the Quarter Master General, through the Officers commanding their brigades, returns of the names of those Officers who are desirous of having tents, stating the numbers required for the regiments under their command, according to the proportions above S2:)ecified. G. O, Abrantes, Uth June, 1809. 8. {See Huts.) G. O. Abrantes, 26th June, 1809. 8. A few tents having arrived, those Officers who have made known their wishes, to have them under the orders of the 24th May, No. 3, are to apply to the Quarter Master General, who will give orders upon the Commissary General for them. TENTS. 265 G. O. Viseu, \8th March, 1810. 1. The Officers commanding regiments are, as soon as possible after the receipt of this order, to make a return, and report to the Quarter Master General, on the number and state of tents issued to the several regiments, for the use of the Officers, under the General Orders of the 24th ]\Iay, 1809. G. O. Celorico,20th April, 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces is disposed to supply the Officers of the army with tents from the public stores, in the proportion and on the conditions specified in the General Orders above referred to, and it is requested that requisitions and returns may be made ac- cordingly to the Quarter Master General. (See Equipment.) G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, 30lh April, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces begs that the staff and regimental Officers, of the 3d, 4th, 5th, and light divisions, and General Alten's brigade of cavalry, will send to Almeida to get the tents they will re- quire for the campaign. It must be clearly understood, that if they do not take them now they cannot have them hereafter. 2. The Assistant Quarter Master General with each division, will send to the Quarter Master General, a return of the number of tents required by each individual Officer of the staff, and by each regiment ; and the Quarter Master General will send Orders to Almeida, that the tents may be issued accordingly. (See 11, 12, and 14, of the fol- lowing Orders.) TENTS. G. O. Freneda, \ si March, 1813. 6. It is the intention of the Commander of the Forces that the mules hitherto provided by the Commanding Officers of companies of infantry, for the carriage of camp kettles, shall hereafter be appHed to the carriage of tents for the Non-commissioned Officers and sol- diers. 7. In order the better to enable the Officers commanding com- panics to perform this service, the Commander of the Forces has or- dered, that in addition to the sum of eight pounds five shillings, forage money, received for this purpose, in the winter, bAt and forage allow- ance, a sum of ten pounds bat money shall be received, by each Com- manding Officer of a company of infantry. The Commanding Officers of regiments of infantry, are to send in their estimates to the Quarter Master General for their allowances, for the winter bat and forage now in the course of payment. 266 TENTS. 8. It is expected, however, that in consideration of the allowance granted for this service, the Officers commanding companies will have an animal sufficient for the purpose. The General Officers command- ing brigades, are requested to attend particularly to this part of the equipment of the regiments under their command, and are to report any deficiency which they may observe. 9. Whatever may be the strength of a company, the mule provided, by the Captain is to carry three tents, with their poles, pins, &c. ; which tents are to be disposable under the direction of the Assistant Quarter Master General attached to the division, for the purpose, however, of only giving cover to the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers. 10. The mule provided to carry the tents for the soldiers, must be employed solely on that service, according to the Orders heretofore issued in regard to camp kettle mules. 11. The Commander of the Forces has frequently had occasion to complain, that notwithstanding he has ordered the issue of tents for the Officers of the army, staff as well as regimental, they have omitted to take them from the stores ; and afterwards, when it has been expe- dient to encamp the troops, the greatest inconveniences have been ex- perienced as well by Officers, staff and regimental, as by the soldiers. 12. The Commander of the Forces now requests that the General Officers and Staff, and the Commanding Officers of regiments for themselves, the Regimental Staff, and the Officers of compa- nies, will make requisitions on the Quarter Master General, for the number of tents they require for Officers during the ensuing cam- paio-n, to complete to the numbers allowed, as well as in exchange for any rendered unserviceable by wear ; and the Quarter Master Ge- neral will apprise them where these tents will be procured. If they do not send for them they must do without tents ; as those provided for the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers must be applied to that purpose only. 13. The Quarter Master General will likewise apprise the Com- manding Officers of regiments of infantry, at what place they will pro- cure the tents for the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers. 14. When Officers may arrive at Lisbon, from England and else- where. Major General Peacocke will apprise them of the necessity that they should have tents ; that is to say, one for each Field Ofllcer, one for the Officers of each company, one for the Adjutant and the Quarter Master, one for the Medical Staff, and one for the Paymaster; and he will authorise the issue of tents accordingly from the public stores, which must be carried at the expense of the Officers themselves. THANKS. 267 G . O . Fre?ieda, 2 5 th A})nl, 1813. 12. (See Great Coats.) G. O. E-eneda, \st May, 1813. 1. The Commander of the Forces requests the attention of the General Officers and Commanding Officers of regiments to No. 9 of the General Orders of the 1st of March, in regard to tents. 2. He is aware that three tents for each company \\\\\ not be suffi- cient to o-ive cover to the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers of some of the strong- resfiments ; but it is to be understood that all the tents are to be cUsposable by the Assistant Quarter Master General attached to the division in which any regiment may be, who will see that all the men are covered ; and he will apply the tents to cover such part of the division as he may think proper. 3. He must take care, however, that the corps are so disposed as that the tents belonging to any regiment, attached for the moment to the use of another, may not be removed to an inconvenient distance from the regiment to which they may belong, from the animals which are destined to carry them, and from the batmen who are to take care of them. 4. The Commander of the Forces desires, that it may be observed as a general rule, that the tents are to be concealed from view in the day time, as far as it may be practicable ; but there will be no incon- venience in removing them at night to heights, or any other situation, on which it may be desirable to post the troops during the night, from which, for the purpose of concealment, it may be expedient to keep them in the day time. THANKS. G. O. Oporto, Vlth May, 1809, 1. The Commander of the Forces congratulates the troops upon the success which has attended their operations for the last four days, during which they have traversed above eighty miles of most difficult covmtry, in which they have carried some formidable positions, have beaten the enemy repeatedly, and have ended by forcing the passage of the Douro, and defending the position, so boldly taken up, with a mmiber far inferior to those by which they were attacked. In the course of this short expedition, the Commander of the Forces has had repeated o])portunities of witnessing and applauding the gallantry of the Officers and troops, &c. &c. 268 THANKS. G. O, Talavera de la Reyna, 29th July, 1 809. 1. The Commander of the Forces returns his thanks to the Officers and troops, for their gallant conduct in the two trying days of yester- day and the day before, on which they have been engaged with, and beaten off, an army, infinitely superior in nvmiber, &c. &c. G. , Badajoz, lOth Sept. \S00. 2. The Commander of the Forces has much pleasure in publishing to the Officers and troops, the following copy of a letter from the Se- cretary of State, conveying His Majesty's approbation of their gallant conduct in the late action of Talavera. (Copy.) "Sir, Downing Street, 0,1 st Aug. 1809. Your letters of the 29th of July and 1st of August have been received and laid before the King. That of the 29th of July, Avhich reports the result of an attack made on the combined British and Spanish armies, near Talavera de la Reyna, on the 27th and 28th vdt., by the united corps of Victor and Sebastiani, and the troops from Madrid, has been received by His Majesty with the utmost interest and satisfaction. The nature of the position occupied by the Spanish army, and the deliberate purpose of the enemy to direct his whole efforts against the troops of His Majesty, as it has thrown upon the British army nearly the entire weight of this great contest, has aftbrded them an oppor- tunity for acquiring for themselves the important glory of having van- quished the French army, of more than double their number, not in a short or partial struggle, but in a battle obstinately contested in two * successive days, not wholly discontinued even throughout the inter- vening- niofht, and fought under circumstances which brought the mass of both armies into close and repeated combat. The King, in contemplating so glorious a display of the valor and prowess of his troops, has commanded me to declare His Royal approbation of the conduct of his whole army. His Majesty has directed me to signify, in the most marked and especial manner, to you, his gracious sense of your personal services on the ever-memorable occasion, not less displayed in the gloi'ious result of the battle itself, than in the cons\mimate ability, valor, and military resource with which the many difficulties of this arduous and protracted contest were met and provided for by your tried experience and judgment. The conduct of Lieut. General Sherbrooke has entitled him to the THANKS. 269 King's entire approbation. His Majesty has observed, with satis- faction, the manner in which he led on the troops to the charge with the bayonet, a species of attack which on aU occasions so well accords with the dauntless character of the British soldiers. His Majesty has noticed, with the same gracious approbation, the conduct of the several General and other Officers : all have done their duty, most of them have had occasion of eminently distinguishing themselves ; the instances of which, as reported by you, have not escaped His Majesty's attention. In signifying to the Officers of the army in public orders His Ma- jesty's approbation and thanks, it is His Majesty's pleasure that they be extended in the most distinct and particular manner to the Non- commissioned Officers and men : on no occasion have they displayed with greater lustre the inestimable qualities which they possess as soldiers ; nor have they on any former occasion more nobly sustained the military character of the British nation. In acknowledging the services of the brave army under your com- mand. His Majesty cannot refrain from those expressions of sorrow and regret with which his royal mind has been affi^cted, at observing the great number of gallant Officers and soldiers who have fallen at the Battle of Talavera. His paternal feelings derive their best consolation on this occasion from the persuasion, that bravery so distinguished and exertions so heroic cannot but have obtained for their country the most important and lasting advantages ; and whilst the security and glory of his own empire has been confirmed by the achievements of his troops. His Majesty trusts that their etlbrts will not prove unavailing, under Divine Providence, in the defence of the rights and Hberties of the Spanish nation. His Majesty has directed a medal to be distributed to the General and other Officers commanding corps, in commemoration of the victory of Talavera ; and has further commanded, that His Royal approbation of the services of his gallant troops in Spain should be published in General Orders to the whole of the British army. (Signed) Castlereagh. His Excellency Lieut. Gen. Sir A. Welleslei/, K.B.' G. O. Fiseu, 4th March, 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great satisfaction in com- municating to the General Officers, the Officers, the Non-commissioned Officers, and soldiers of the army, who fought the battle of Talavera, the following testimonies of the approbation of the Houses of Lords and Commons of their distinguished conduct. 270 THANKS. 2. (Copy.) f My Lord, House of Lm-ds, 26ih Jan. 1810. I have the honor, by command of the Lords Spiritual and Tem- poral in Parliament assembled, to enclose their resolutions of thanks to your Lordship for the distinguished ability displayed by you on the 27th and 28tli of July last, in the glorious Battle of Talavera, which terminated in the signal defeat of the forces of the enemy ; and to transmit at the same time the resolutions of their Lordships respecting the distinguished exertions of the Officers, and the distinguished valor and discipline of the Non-commissioned Officers and private soldiers in that memorable battle. I know not how, my Lord, to presume, when I am communicating these honorable sentiments which the illustrious House, in which these thanks have been voted to your Lordship, entertain of your Lordship's high merit, to express any feelings of the individual who has the honor to make this communication ; but I cannot refrain from assuring your Lordship, that I feel a satisfaction which I cannot ade- quately express, from the circumstance that I happen to be the instru- ment of addressing the thanks of the House to an Officer for his ser- vices in Spain, who has well earned and received the thanks and gratitude of his country for highly eminent services performed in so many parts of the dominions which belong to it. (Signed) Eldon, Chancellor. Lieutenant General Viscount Wellington, K.B.' [Here follow the Resolutions.'] 3. (Copy.) ( My Lord House of Comjnons, 2d Feb. 1810. By command of the House of Commons I have the honor to communicate to your Lordship their thanks for the distinguished ability displayed by you on the 27th and 28th of July last, in the glorious Battle of Talavera. I am also to request that your Lordship will signify the thanks of the House to the several Officers serving under your command for their distinguished exertions upon those memorable days; and in addition to these thanks, the House hath further declared its higli approbation and acknowledgments of the distinguished valoiu- and discipline displayed by the Non-commissioned Officers and private soldiers, then serving under your Lordship's command in that glorious victory, which tlie Commanding Officers of the several corps are desired to signify to them, thanking them for their gallant and exemplary conduct. THANKS. 271 In presenting to your Lordship at the same time my own cordial congratulations upon the accession of honor which so justly accom- panied such eminent services in the field, I must crave your pardon for expressing in any degree my personal sentiments of regret, that we must therefore necessarily lose the advantage of your parliamentary services in this House, where they were witnessed at all times with so much general satisfaction, and by no one with more sincere admira- tion than by myself. (Signed) C. Abbott, Speaker. Lieut. Gen. the Rigid Hon. Lord Viscou7it Wellinglon, K.B.' [Here follow the Resolutions.'] G. O. Coimbra, 30th Sept. 1810. 1. The Commander of the Forces returns his thanks to the Generals and other Officers and soldiers of the army, for their conduct during the whole time they occupied the position of Busaco, and in the action \\ith the enemy on the 27th instant. He witnessed several instances of intrepidity in the Officers and troops, and others have been reported to him by the General Officers, of which he will not fail to report his sense to his Majesty, and to the government of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent of Portuo^al. Every friend to his country and to the liberties of the world, and the whole British army, must have observed with the greatest satisfaction, the gallantry and steadiness of the Portuguese troops during these days ; and that they, equally with their brother soldiers in His Ma- jesty's service, have deserved and obtained the approbation of Marshal Beresford and of the Commander of the Forces. Although the designs manifested by the enemy's movements in- duced the Commander of the Forces to withdraw the army from their position, which it was not in the power of the enemy to force, he hopes to be enabled, by the discipline and determined bravery of the Officers and troops, to frustrate all his designs, and to save this country, in which the British army has been so well treated, from the de- grading yoke which is proposed for it. G. 0. Lousao, 1 6th March, 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces returns his thanks to the General and Staff Officers and troops, for their excellent conduct in the opera- tions of the last ten days against the enemy. He requests the Commanding Officers of the 43d, 52d, and 05th regiments, to name a Serjeant of each regiment to be recommended for promotion to an Ensigncy, as a testimony of the particular appro- bation of the Commander of the Forces to these three resfiments. 272 THANKS. G. O . Elvas, 24 th May, 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces has o^reat satisfaction in com- municating to the army the following letters from the Speakers of the Houses of Lords and Commons of the United Kingdom, of the unanimous approbation of the Lords and Commons of their services. 2. The Commander of the Forces takes this opportunity of again returning his thanks to the General Officers and troops, for the uniform support he has received from the former, and for the good conduct of the latter, by which alone, those services have been performed, that have thus received the approbation of the two Houses of Parliament. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests Field Marshal Sir W. Carr Beresford, will take measures to communicate these orders, and the accompanying vote of thanks, to the whole Portuguese army. (Copy.) * My Lord, House of Lords, l^th April, 1811. I have the honor to transmit to your Lordship, the enclosed resolutions of the House of Lords. I am fully justified in assuring you, that the thanks of that House w^re never expressed upon any occasion, in which the House more strongly felt or acknowledged, that the hio-hest honor the House can bestow it was its bounden duty to confer. Permit me to add, that I know not in what terms I can adequately express the satisfaction I feel in obeying the commands of this illus- trious House, by transmitting to so distinguished a member of it these expressions of its thanks and gratitude. (Signed) Eld on. Chancellor. Lieutenant General Viscount Wellington, K.B.' [Here follow the Resolutions.] (Copy.) * My Lord House of Com7nons,2&th April, \ 811. By command of the House of Commons of the United King- dom of Great Britain and Ireland, I have the honor to transmit to your Lordship their unanimous thanks, for the consummate ability, fortitude, and perseverance disjjlayed by you in the command of the British and Portuguese forces, by w hich the kingdom of Portugal has been successfully defended, and the most signal and important ser- vices have been rendered to your king and country. I have also to communicate to your Lordship the unanimous reso- lution of the House of Commons, highly approving of, and acknow- ledging the eminent and meritorious services uniformly performed by THANKS. 273 the General Officers, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and soldiers of the British army under your Lordship's command, during the late arduous and memorable operations in Portugal, by which additional lustre has been reflected on the reputation of the British arms. And also highly acknowledging the zeal, discipline and intrepidity so conspicuously displayed by the General Officers, Officers, Non- commissioned Officers, and soldiers of the Portuguese Army, under the immediate command of Marshal Sir W. Carr Beresford, which have essentially contributed to the successful resvdt of the late military operations. And I am further commanded to desire that yovu' Lordship will" signify these resolutions to the British and Portuguese armies, and thank them for their exemplary and gallant behaviour. Often as it has been my happiness to deliver the thanks of the House of Commons to the gfallant and disting^uished commanders of our fleets and armies, anel to none so often as to your Lordship, I have never at any time witnessed so striking and ardent an expres- sion of admiration and gratitude ; a tribute justly due to this great exploit which has foiled the enemy in his favourite project, baffled and put to flight his most celebrated generals with their veteran troops, and overthrown the arrogance of his military pretensions in the eyes of all Europe. (Signed) C. Abbott, Speaker. Lieut. Gen. the Rt. Hon. Lord Viscount Wellington, K.B.' [Here follow the Resolutions. '\ G. O. Quintn dosBanos, lltliJune, 1811, 1. The Commander of the Forces has great pleasure in communi- catino- to the army, the following- letters he has received from the Lord Chancellor, and from the Speaker of the House of Commons, and the \nianimous votes of approbation of the Houses of Lords and Commons, on the conduct of the General Officers, Officers, and troops engaged in the battle fought at Albuera, on the IGth May. 2. The Commander of the Forces requests that Marshal Sir "\V. Carr Beresford will conununicate to the Portuguese Otiicers and troops engaged on that occasion, the votes of approbation of their conduct of the Houses of Lords and Commons. (Copy.) 3. * Mv Lord House of Lords, 7 th June, \B\\. I have the honor, in obedience to the commands of the House of Lords, to transmit to your Lordship the resolutions which T 274 Thanks. accompany this letter, and I request your Lordship to communicate the same to the Generals in command of the allied armies in the battle of Albuera. (Signed) Eldon, Chancellor. Lieut. Gen. the Rt. Hon. Viscount Wellington, K.B.' [Here follow the Resolutions.'] (Copy.) 10. ' My Lord, House of Commons, 7th June, 1811. In obedience to the commands of the House of Commons, I have the honor to transmit to your Lordship the inclosed resolutions, and to desire that your Lordship will communicate the same to the Generals in command of the allied armies which fought and won the glorious battle at Albuera. Li committing to your Lordship this grateful task, the House of Commons has anticipated the peculiar satisfaction with which these thanks and these acknowledgments will be delivered by your Lord- ship, and received by the brave armies upon whom they are bestowed, as proofs of the high sense which this country entertains of such splendid achievements in so great and so just a cause.' (Signed) C. Abbott, Speaker. Lieut. Gen. the Rt. Hon. Lord Viscount Wellington, K.B.' \_Here follow the Resolutions. 1 G. O. Richosa, 2d Oct. 1811. 7. The Commander of the Forces has been particular in stating the details of this action (El Bodon) in the General Orders, as, in his opinion, it affords a memorable example of what can be effected by steadiness, discipline, and confidence. It is impossible that troops can at any time be exposed to the attack of numbers relatively greater than those which attacked the troops under Major General Colville and Major General Alten, on the 25th of September ; and the Com- mander of the Forces recommends the conduct of those troops to the particular attention of the OfHcers and soldiers of the army, as an example to be followed in all such circumstances. 8. The Commander of the Forces considers Major General Alten and Major General Colville, and the Commanding Officers of the regiments under their command respectively, viz.. Lieutenant Colo- nel Cummins, 11th light dragoons. Lieutenant Colonel Arentschild, 1st Hussars, Lieutenant Colonel Broondiead, 77th regiment. Major Ridge, .5th regiment, and Colonel Baccllar, of the 21st Portuguese regiment, and the Officers and soldiers under their command, to be entitled to his particular thanks ; and he assures them that he has THANKS. 275 not failed to report his sense of their conckict in the action of the 25th of September, to those by whom he trusts that it will be duly appre- ciated and recollected. G. O. Freneda, 1 Qth Oct. 1811. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great satisfaction in pub- lishing to the army the following extract of a letter, with which His Royal Hiijhness the Prince Regent of Portugral has honoured him, expressing His Royal Highness's approbation of the conduct of the troops during the late operation in Portugal. ' I desire you to make known to the army how highly I appreciate their merits and services, as having, under your command, accom- plished that happy result, with which Divine providence has crowned with glory the arms of the allied nations,' G. O. Freneda, \st Jan. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great satisfaction in commu- nicating to the army the following letters from the Secretary of State and from His Royal Highness the Commander in Chief, conveying the commands of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent on the recent expedition into Estremadura, under the command of Lieutenant General Hill. (Copy.) 2. ' ]\Iy Lord, Downing Street, 2d Dec. \BU. I had great pleasure in laying your Lordship's dispatches of the 6th ult. before the Prince Regent, and have received the commands of His Royal Highness to express to your Lordship the high gratifi- cation he has derived from the official details of Lieut. General Hill's able and brilliant operations in Spanish Estremadura. Few enterprises of this nature have been so judiciously planned, or so ably carried into execution, as the surprise of the French column under General Girard, on the morning of the 28th of October ; and the Prince Regent has felt particular pleasure in observing the com- plete success wliich has attended this operation, and which the ability displayed by General Hill, and the good conduct of the allied troops under his command, have so fully deserved. I am commanded to desire that your Lordship would take the earliest opportunity of conveying to Lieut. General Hill, and the Officers and soldiers of the British and Portuouese forces who have served under his command in the late expedition, the high approba- tion which His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased to bestow upon their exemplary conduct ; as I am to request you would take such a course as you may see proper for making iuiown, T 2 276 ' THANKS. in the most pliblic and marked manner, these gracious sentiments of the Prince Regent. His Royal Highness has also been gratified to remark the zealous and active co-operation of the Spanish troops serving with Lovd Hill's corps upon this occasion, as well as the fidelity and steady attachment to the cause of their country, evinced by the inhabitants of the pro- vince in which these operations have been carried on. (Signed) Liverpool. General Viscount Wellington, K.B.' (Copy.) 3. ' My Lord Horse Guards, 6 th Dec. 1811. I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Lordship's letter of the 6th ult., covering the extract of your dispatch to the Secretary of State, together with the copies of two letters from Lieut. General Hill, addressed to your Lordship, detailing the brilliant operation in which that Officer has totally surprised and defeated the enemy's force under General Girard. It is with that pecuhar satisfaction, arising in my own favorable opinion of Lieut. General Hill, and in my full concurrence with every expression of commendation that can be conveyed upon the present occasion, that I have to assure your Lordship of the Prince Regent's entire approval of the whole previous arrangements which led to this successful service, and of the able and gallant manner in ^\ hich they were carried into execution by the Lieut. Ge- neral and the brave troops under his orders, &c. (Signed) Fuedkrick, Commander in Chief. General the Right Hon. Viscount WcUinglony K.B.' G. O. Gallegos, 22d Jan. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces congratulates the General Offi- cers. Officers, and troops, engaged in the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo, upon the brilliant result of their labours and gallantry, achieved in the night of the 19th instant. He assures them all, that he will not fail to report their conduct to His Royal Highness the Commander in Chief and to the Secretary of State, for the information of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, in the terms which it merits. G. O. Freneda, 25t/i Feb. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great pleasure in communi- cating to tlie General Officers, Officers, and troops, the vote of appro bation of their conduct at the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo, passed by the Cortes of Spain. THANKS. 277 ' The General and Extraordinary Cortes, penetrated with the most hvcly gratitude for the important service which the alhed army, under the orders of General Lord Viscount Wellington, has performed for the Spanish nation, in the taking of Ciudad Rodrigo, have decreed their thanks to that General, and the Officers and troops under his command.' G. O. Camp before Badajoz, 7th April, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces retvu'ns his thanks to the General Officers, Officers, and soldiers of the 3d, 4th, and light divisions; to the Ro3^al Engineers and Artillery, and to the Portuguese artillery, for their persevering patience and laborious industry, and the gallantry which they have uniformly manifested throughout the late siege of Badajoz. 2. In thanking them for the uncommon gallantry displayed last night in the assault of the place, under the most trying circumstances, the Commander of the Forces nmst include among these the General Officers, Officers, and soldiers of the 5th division. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests that the men's arms may be immediately got into order again, as he hopes that another occa- sion of meeting the enemy will before long occur. G. 0. Fuente Guinaldo, 26th April, 1812. 3. The Commander of the Forces has great pleasure in conveying to the General Officers, Officers, and troops, engaged in the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo, the approbation of their conduct by the two Houses of Parliament. [Here follow ihe Resolutions.'] G. 0. Fuente Guinaldo, I6fh May, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great satisfaction in com- municating to the army the following extract of a letter from the Earl of Liverpool, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. Downing Street, 28th April, 1812. * His Royal Highness has commanded me to express to j'our Lordship the sense he entertains of the great service rendered to this country and to her aUies by the reduclion of Badajoz. The Prince Regent has perused, with the most sincere regret, the long list of brave men who have sulTered in this memorable siege, and particularly in the assault of Badajoz on the night of the Gth instant. Never, perhaps, was immovable intrepidity more imperiously required, and never was it more conspicuously and more gloriously exhibited. The great proportion of Officers of high rank who have bled in this tremendous coullict alVurds an aftectiu": iiroof of the zeal with which they ponitcd out the path of victory to their willing followers. 278 THANKS. The Prince Regent desires that your Lordship will receive His Royal thanks for your conduct throughout these important and arduovis operations ; and likewise that you would convey his thanks, in the most public manner, to the General Officers, the Officers of engineers and artillery, and to all the Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and soldiers (both British and Portuguese) employed imder your command in the siege of Badajoz, for their distinguished services on this occasion, in which their superiority has been so unequivocally and nobly manifested.' G. O. Fuente Guinaldo, 29fh May, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great pleasure in communi- cating to the army the following Resolutions of the Houses of Lords and Commons, approving of the conduct of the General Officers, Officers, and troops employed in the siege and storm of Badajoz. [tiere follow the Resolutions.^ G. O. Salamanca, 28th June, 1812. L The Commander of the Forces retvirns his thanks to Major Ge- neral Henry Clinton, the General Officers, Officers, and soldiers com- posing the Gth division of infantry, and to Lieut. Colonel May and the Officers and soldiers of the Royal British and Portugviese artil- lery, and to Lieut. Colonel Bvu-goyne and the Officers and men of the Royal Engineers employed in the siege of the forts in Salamanca, for their conduct during the late operations against these forts. G. O. Tordillas, 23d July, 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces returns his thanks to the General Officers, Officers, and troops, for their conduct in the action with the enemy on the 22d instant (Salamanca), of which he will not fail to make the favourable report it deserves to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent. 2. He trusts that the events of yesterday have impressed all with a conviction that military success depends upon troops obeying the orders which they receive, and preserving the order of tlieir formation in action; tliat upon no occasion must they allow themselves to dejiart from it one moment. G. O. Valladolid, 8th Sept. 1812. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great pleasure in connuuni- cating to the army the following extract of a letter from the Secretary of State. (Extract.) * My Loud, Douming Street, 20th Aug. 1812. Your Lordship's aide-de-camp. Lord Clinton, delivered to me on THANKS. 279 the 16th inst., your Lordship's dispatches containing the account of the signal success of His Majesty's arms, near Salamanca, and I lost no time in conveying the gratifying intelligence before His Royal Highness the Prince Regent. I am commanded by His Royal Highness, to desire your Lordship to communicate the thanks of His Royal Highness to the array under your command, for tlieir courage, discipline, and admirable conduct in the several actions detailed in your Lordship's dispatches, more particularly in the memorable battle of Salamanca, fought on the 22d of July last. It is impossible that, in an action of this description, the loss should not be great, even on the part of those to whom it may please Providence to grant success. While, however. His Royal Highness most sincerely regrets the death of Major General Le Mar- chant, and the Officers and soldiers who have lost their lives on this glorious day. His Royal Highness receives much consolation in ob- serving, that the number of those who are returned killed, bears a small proportion to the rest of the British army, and still less to the important consequences hkely to flow from this victory. Your Lordship will convey his Rojal Highness's especial thanks to Marshal Sir W. Carr Beresford, to Lieut. Generals Sir Stapleton Cotton, Leith and Cole, and to the Major Generals and other com- manding Officers named in your dispatches. (Signed) Bathurst. General the Marquis of Wellington, K.B. 8fc. 8^~c.' G. O. Freneda, Uth March, 1813. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great pleasure in publishing the following Resolutions of the Houses of Lords and Commons, ex- pressing their approbation of the conduct of the General Officers, Officers, and soldiers of the amiy, in the late battle at Salamanca, \HerefoUotv the Resolutions.'] G. O. Salvaiierra, 22d June, 1S13. 1. The Commander of the Forces returns his thanks to the General Officers, Officers, and soldiers of the army, for their conduct in the action of yesterday ( Jlttoria). They may depend upon it that he will not fail to do them justice in the reports wliich he will make of their conduct to their several Sovereigns. G. O. Lezaca, \4fh Sept. 1813. 3, The following extract of a letter from the Regency of Portugal, to His Excellency the Commander of the Forces, is published for general information : — ' We beg your Excellency will be pleased, in the name of His Royal 280 THANKS. Highness the Prince Regent of Portugal, to accept and communicate to the General Officers, Officers and soldiers under your Excellency's command. His Royal Highness's sincere and grateful acknowledg- ment of the late brilliant victories which they have obtained in the field of honor, bv the most heroic sacrifices, in contending for the in- dependence of his crown, the salvation of the Peninsula, and the liberty of the world.' G. O. Lezaca, 21th Sept. 1813. 1. The Commander of the Forces pubhshes to the army, a Letter received from the Earl of Bathurst, one of His Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, on the assault and capture of St. Sebastian, and the other operations of the left column of the army. (Copy.) 2. ' My Lord, Doioning Street, \4fh Sept. 1813. I have the honour of your Lordship's letter. No. 80, of the 2d Sept., and I lost no time in communicating its contents to His Royal Highness the Prince Rewnt. While His Royal Highness deeply laments the loss of such valu- able Officers as Sir Richard Fletcher, and Lieut. Colonel Crawford, and of the other brave officers and men who have fallen on this occa- sion. His Royal Highness congratulates your Lordshij) on the achieve- ment of this important operation. Your Lordship will not fail to convey to Sir Thomas Graham, in the first instance, to Lieut. General Sir James Leith, and Major General Oswald, as well as to Major Generals Hay and Robinson, the high sense which His Royal Highness entertains of their merito- rious services in their respective commands; and he has been gra- ciously pleased to direct me, to beg your Lordship to express his ad- miration of the splendid example of persevering ardor and davmtless inlrcpidity, given by the Ofiicers in the assault; and the alacrity •with which it was followed by the Non-commissioned Officers and men, in a manner truly characteristic of the British soldier. Your Lordshij) will also have the goodness to assure Major General Sprye, that His Royal Highness has had much pleasure in receiving the very favorable representation which has been made of his ser- vices, and of the Officers and men of the Portuguese brigade under his command. I am further commanded by His Royal Highness, to beg your Lordship to take the earliest opportunity of assuring General Don INIanuel Freyre, that it is with peculiar satisfaction that His Royal Highness has observed the firm and resolute manner in which the THANKS. 281 Spanish troops under his command repulsed alone the repeated at- tacks made upon the position which they occupied on the 31st ultimo. This action cannot fail to reflect lasting honor on the General and the Officers under his command, and extend the military glory of their country. (Signed) Batiiurst. Field Marshal the 3Iarqms of Wellimjton, K.G. 8^c.' G. O. Vera, \st Nov. IS13. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great pleasure in communi- cating to the army, His Royal Highness the Prince Regent's appro- bation of the conduct of the troops employed in the late attack on the enemy's position, as conveyed to his Lordship in a letter from the Earl of Bathurst, an extract of which is subjoined : — ' Your Lordship will convey to Major General Hay, and the Officers and privates lately under the command of Sir Thomas Graham, His Royal Highness's most gracious acceptance of their me- ritorious services; and your Lordship will express the satisfaction which His Royal Highness feels, that Sir Thomas Graham has con- cluded his command by an action so worthy of the splendid manner by which he has repeatedly distinguished himself, and more particu- larly in the course of this campaign. Your Lordship will convey to Major General Charles i\lten, and the Officers and privates under his command, the favorable sense which His Royal Highness entertains of their highly creditable exer- tions. While His Royal Highness deeply regrets the great proportionate loss which the Portuguese troops suffered on this and other recent oc- casions. His Royal Highness cannot but consider it as a proof that the zeal and ardor which have distinguished them from the outset, are unabated, and will continue to exalt the military glory of their country.' G. O. Si. Jean de Luz, I5th Dec. 1813. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great satisfaction in j)ub- lishing the following extract of a letter from the Secretary of State : — (Extract Cojiy.) ' My Lord, War Department, 25th Nov. 1813. His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has conmianded me again to express that satisfaction which the conspicuous good conduct of Marshal Sir W. Carr Beresford and I/icutcnant General Sir Row- land IliU has called forth on so many preceding occasions ; and although the most brilhant part of the service did not fall to the lot of 282 THANKS. Lieut. General Sir John Hope and Don Manuel Freyre, yet His Royal Highness has equal reason to be satisfied with the execution of that which was under their direction. You will communicate to Lieut. Generals the Hon. Sir Lowry Cole, Sir William Stewart, Sir John Hamilton, Sir Henry Clinton, and Ge- neral Giron, and to Major Generals the Honorable Charles Colville, Charles Baron Alten, Mariscal do Campo Don Pablo Murillo, His Royal Highness's gracious acknowledgment of their distinguished services. I have great pleasure in calling the peculiar attention of His Royal Highness to the good conduct of Major Generals Byng, Lam- bert and Anson, in command of brigades. You will not fail to communicate to the Officers, the Non-commis- sioned Officers and privates of the several cUvisions, His Royal High- ness's thanks for their valor and exertions on this occasion. To Mariscal do Campo Frederick Le Cor, and Major General PoAver, commanding the 8th Portuguese brigade, in the 3d division, and to the Portuguese Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and privates, YOU will convey that sense of their distinguished exertions, which His Royal Highness has had occasion so often to express, in the previous operations of this and the preceding campaign. (Signed) Bathurst. Field Marshal the Marquis of Wellington^ K. G.' G. O. St' Jeo.1^ de Luz, \2th Jan. 1814. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great pleasure in communi- cating to the army His Royal Highness the Prince Regent's appro- bation of the conduct of the Generals, Officers, and troops, employed in the late operations, from the 9th to the 13th of Dec. last, as con- veyed to his Lordship in a letter from the Earl of Bathurst, an ex- tract of which is subjoined. ' Your Lordship will convey to Lieut. General Sir John Hope, His Royal Highness's congratulations on the opportunity which has been afforded him of displaying the gallantry, coolness, and judgment which have always distinguished him in service. ' Tlie repeated instances which Lieut. General Sir Rowland Hill has given of his eminent abilities are most gratifying to His Royal High- ness; and your Lordship will be pleased to express to the Lieut. General the sense enterlained by the Prince Regent of his services, 'Your Lordship will have the goodness to convey to Lieut. General Sir William Stewart, and to the General Officers and other Officers engaged in these memorable actions. His Royal Highness's most gracious thanks for their distinguished conduct. ' You will be pleased likewise to express to Marshal Sir William THANKS. 283 CaiT Beresford, and to the General Officers and other Officers of the Portuo-uese army, the high sense entertauied by the Prince Regent of their distinguished gallantry and conduct in this and, indeed, on every other occasion throughout this brilliant and eventful campaign.' G. 0. Toulouse, ]5ih April, 1814. 1. The Commander of the Forces has great pleasure in communi- cating to the army the following extract of a letter from the Secretary of State. (Extract.) * My Lord, JVar Department, lAth March, 1814. Your Lordship will, I am sure, not fail to convey to Marshal Sir William Carr Beresford, to Lieut. Generals Sir Rowland Hill, Sir John Hope, and to Sir Stapleton Cotton, the sense which His Royal High- ness entertains of their merits, and of the zeal and ability with which they have executed the detail of the various operations which you had committed to their charge. The distinguished bravery evinced by the several divisions xmder the command of Lieut. Generals the Hon. Sir Lowry Cole, Sir Thomas Picton, Sir Henry Clinton, and of Major Generals Charles Baron Alten and Walker, equally entitle them to the approbation of their country and the acknowledgment of His Royal Highness. You will also express to Lieut. General the Hon. Sir William Stewart, and to the General and other Officers of the 2d division, and of the troops acting under the orders of Sir Rowland Hill, His Royal Highness's entire approbation of their gallant and unremitting exertions. You will also communicate to the General Officers commanding the Portuguese troops, and to the other Officers and men of the Portu- guese army. His Royal Highness's sense of the conduct and valor, which the battle of Orthes has afforded them another opportunity of displaying. (Signed) Bathurst. Field Marshal the Marquis of Wellijigioii, K.G. 4'C.' G. O. Toulouse, \6th April, 1814. 3. The Commander of the Forces takes this opportunity of ex- pressin*T his approbation of the conduct of the army in general since the troops have passed the French frontier, and of returning his thanks to the General Officers of the army in particular, and to the Officers, for the attention they have paid to the discipline of th troops. 284 THANKS. 4. There have been some exceptions certainly, which the Com- mander of the Forces has been obliged to notice, but they are princi- pally among those whose experience of the evils to be apprehended from allowing the troops to ill treat and plunder the inhabitants, and from want of attention to the orders of the army, is more limited than that of others. 5. The Commander of the Forces trusts, that the Officers of the army are aware of the advantages which have been derived from the good conduct of the troops ; and that they will never forget that it is as much their duty towards their own country and the troops imder their command, to prevent them from ill treating and injuring the people inhabiting the country become the theatre of the operations of the war; as it is to set them the example of courage and conduct, and to lead, animate, and direct them when opjiosed to the enemy in the field. G. O. Toulouse, 2\st April, 1814. 1. The Commander of the Forces has the pleasure to inform the army that he has agreed upon the following convention {see Conven- tion OF Toulouse) for the suspension of hostilities between the aUied armies under his command and the French armies opposed to them, and hostilities are forthwith to be suspended accordingly. 2. Upon congratulating the army upon this prospect of an honor- able termination of their labors, the Commander of the Forces avails himself of the opportunity of returning the General Officers, Officers, and troops his best thanks for their imiform discipline and gallantry in the field, and for iheir conciliating conduct towards the inhabitants of the country, which almost in an equal degree with their discipline and gallantry in the field, have produced the fortunate circumstances that now hold forth to the world the prospect of genuine and permanent peace. 3. The Commander of the Forces trusts that they will continue the same good conduct while it may be necessary to detain them in this country ; and that they will leave it with a lasting reputation, not less creditable to their gallantry in the field than to their regularity and good conduct in quarters and in camp. G. O. Toulouse, 2!)th April, 18]4. 1. The Commander of the Forces has groat pleasure in jmblishing the followincr I^esolulions of the Houses of Lords and Connnons, ex- pressing their approbation of the conduct of the General Officers, Olliccrs, and soldiers of the army, in the late battle at Orthes. [^11 ere follow the Resolutions.] TIIEATRF.S — TOBACCO. 285 G. O, Bordeaux, \Ath June, 1814. 1. 1'lic CommandcT of the Forces, being upon the pohit of refurnin'r to Engkiud, agaui takes this opportuiiily of congratulating the army upon tlic recent events which have restored peace to their country and to the workl. 2. The share which the British army have had in producin<'- tliese events, and the high character with which the army will quit this countr}^, must be equally satisfactory to every individual belon^incy to it, as they are to the Commander of the Forces ; and he trusts that the troops will continue the same good conduct to the last. 3. The Conuiiander of the Forces once more requests the army to accept his thanks. 4. Although circumstances may alter the relations in which he has stood towards them, so much to his satisfaction, he assures them that he will never cease to feel the warmest interest in their welfare and honor ; and that he will be at all times happy to be of any service to those to whose conduct, discipline, and gallantry, their country is so much indebted. THEATRES. G. 0. Sajita Marinha, 25ih March, 1811. 3 and 4. (See Officers.) G. O. ' Toulouse, 2d Maij, 1814. 8. In the absence of the Commander of the Forces, Lieut. General Sir Rowland Hill finds it necessary to observe that the propriety of gentlemen in the officers of the army is as necessary to the support of the British character, and the allied interests, as attention to qualities more appertaining to the duties of the field. 9. The Officers of the army are desired to control their conduct by the rules of propriety, belonging to discipline, and belontrin'T to Eng- land ; and they are not in future to appear on a French stage, which is by no means their proper theatre. TOBACCO, &c. G. O. Carfaxo, 28!h Feb. 1 S 1 1 . 1. The exclusive privilege of selling tobacco, snuilj and soap, is vested, by the law of Portugal, in certain contractors, who are bound to sell those articles of the best quality, at certain prices, regulated by their contract. 286 TOWNS. 2. The contractors for the sale of tobacco, snufF, and soap, having called upon the Commander of the Forces for his protection and as- sistance, to enable them to avail themselves of the contract in the can- tonments occupied by the troops, he has consented to their request ; on condition that they will always have, in the cantonments of the troops, a sufficient quantity of the articles specified, to answer the demand, which shall be sold to the troops at the prices stated in the contract. 3. The Commander of the Forces requests the General Officers commanding divisions and brigades, the Commanding and other Officers of regiments, will assist the agents of the contractors in the enjoyment and performance of this contract. 4. The Provost Marshal, and the Assistant Provosts with the se- veral divisions, are to prevent the sale of the articles specified in the contract, in the cantonments of the troops, by persons not authorised by the contractors, or their agents, to sell them ; provided, 1st, that the contractors and their agents take care that the supply of the ar- ticles is sufficient for the demand of the troops ; and 2tlly, that the troops can always purchase them at the rates specified in the con- tract. 5. If these two conditions are not strictly complied with, the Com- mander of the Forces requests the General, and other Officers, not only not to protect the contractors, biit to encourage dealers of all descrip- tions to attend the troops with these articles. TOWNS. G. O. Fuentede la Pena, 17th July, 1812. 2. (When near the enemy.) During the continuance of the hot weather, the Commander of the Forces requests that the troops shall be cantoned in a town during the day, if that is practicable ; but they must invariably be out of the town at niglit ; and the Statl' Officers must make themselves acquainted with all the roads round the town, so as to be able to conduct the troops to any road, by which it may be necessary to order them to march, without passing through the town. G, O. Aldea Seca, 2Gth July, 1812. 1. When it is possible, it is desirable to get the troops into the towns in the day time. If that should not be possible, and there should be wood, conveniently situated with regard to water, they should be placed in the wood. But the Commander of the Forces is most anxious that they should be placed on the high grounds every night, clear of the woods and marshy grounds, and rivulets. 2. The Conmiander of the Forces particularly requests the atten-i TRANSPORT — TRANSPORTS. 287 tion of the General Officers commandinor divisions and brigades to this subject, as one hkely to have great influence on the health of the troops. TRANSPORT. G. 0. Freneda,^th Dec.lBW. 1. The Commander of the Forces observes by the returns ^vhich he has latel}^ examined of the means of transport attached to the several divisions, to convey to them supplies, that some are attached to regimental or divisional Hospitals ; that others are attached to regi- ments, others posted for the purpose of keeping up the communica- tions of the divisions ; all of which distributions diminish the means in the hands of the Commissaries to supply the troops, and are very inconvenient to the service, 2. When it is necessary that the sokUers should be removed to the hospitals, and that the roads are of a description that the spring waggons cannot be used, the mules returning to the magazines for supplies, must be employed to carry them to the hospitals which have been stationed on the roads to the magazines, with a view to this convenience. 3. A regiment can have no service for mules which is not provided for by the General Orders of the army. 4. {See Communications of the Army.) 5. Under these circumstances, the Commander of the Forces requests that all the mules employed in any manner, except in carry- ing supplies from the magazines, or in the carriage of ammunition, may be returned to those services. 6. If the General Officer commanding a division, finds it necessary to order that the means of transport attached to the brigades under his command should be employed in any manner ditlerent from that for which they are provided, he is requested to report it. 7. {See Forage.) TRANSPORTS. G. O . Celorico, 3 Qth March, 1811. 2 and 3. {See Baggage, Heavy.) G. O. Quinfa in front of Elvas, 3d June, ] 8 1 1 . 7 to 12. {See Baggage, Heavy.) 288 VEGETABLES — VETERAN BATTALION. VEGETABLES. G. O. Faente Guinaldo, \Oth June, 1812- 5. The soldiers must not be allowed to quit their camps or canton- ments to plunder vegetables in the gardens and fields — if vegetables are wanted, and can be procured, regular parties under Officers must be sent to get them, and the Officer must see that the quantity- taken is paid for. 6. The Assistant Provost Marshals attached to divisions must see that the orders of the army on this subject are not disobeyed. G. O. Cuellar,'lst Aug. 1812. 3. The followers of the army, the Portuguese women in particular, must be prevented by the Provosts from plundering the gardens and fields of vetyetables. The women must be informed that they must obey orders, or they will be turned out of the army. VETERAN BATTALION. G. O. Freneda, 17 th March, 1813. 1. Orders having been received that the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers belonging to regiments of infantry of the line, invalided for garrison duty in Portugal, may be transferred to the 13th Veteran battalion which is to be formed at Belem. 2. The Officers, as follow-, are to proceed thither forthwith. 3. The Adjutant General will send to the Commanding Officer of the 13th Veteran battalion, a nominal return of the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers who are to belong to it, specifying the stations at which they now are, and the regiments and companies to which they have hitherto belonged; he will take these men under his orders, and post them to companies in the usual manner. 4. The Adjutant General will likewise transmit to the several reo-iments of infantry of the line, a nominal return of the Non-com- missioned Officers and soldiers to be transferred to the 13th Veteran battalion under this order, specifying the stations at w hich they are. 5. These men are to be discharged from the strength of the several 7-ecriments from the 25th instant inclusive, on wiiich day they are to be taken on the strength of the 13th Veteran battalion. G. The accounts of these several soldiers are to be settled and closed to the 24th March, inclusive, on which subject the Command- in to be completed immediately .... 30 J'/Zi-, 1809. of soldiers sent to general hospital . . • \ \2 Jan. 1810. shooting bullocks to be discontinued, as a waste oi" stoppages for returns required ... 25 Jan. 1810. accounts of money stopped for, required . . • 7 -^^"^1 1810. stoppage for, to be Ad., and for flints 1^/. each . 1 June, 1810. requisitions for . . • • • .3 Oct, 1810. to be attached to the new divisions ... 7 Oct. 1810. left in the heavy baggage . . . • A above 60 rounds to be given into Ordnance . . > 13 Oct. 1811. inattention to orders about . . • -J the reserve, to be completed .... 7 Apr. 1812. when near the enemy. (5'ee Baggage) . . • 17 •^"''y> 1812. quantity required, proving disobedience of orders . "| remarks on this disobedience of orders . , • r 27 Sept. 1812. to be reported on the back of the daily states . J of soldiers sent to General Hospital, orders repeated . 12 Sov. 1812. constant attention to the state of, required . . 10 ^w^^. 1813. Apology of Mr. of the Commissariat department . . 16 Fe6. 1812. of Lieut. to the Governor of A brantes . . 2Q Apr. \^\2. of Lieut. to the Commander of the Forces . . 22 Apr. 1812. of Lieut. to the Deputy Adjutant Quarter Master Ge- neral at Coimbra . . . • • 10 ^%, 1812. of Lieut. to Assist. Com. Gen. {See Arhest) . 17 Dec. 1813. of Deputy Assist. Com. Gen., to Deputy Assistant Commissary General ..... 27 Jan. 1814. Appointments of Cavalry 9 Officers who have in their possession, to restore them . 6 Oct. 1809. Arms 9 inspection of, at evei7 parade ordei-ed . . 18 June, 1809. to be particularly examined this afternoon . . 20 Jw/y, 1809. to be collected from the field of battle . . 20 J^/y, 1809. return of, reqtiircd, specifying their state and those in Store 25 Mar. 1811. to be collected, after the capture of liadajoz . . 9 .^pr. 1812. Arrest 10 Lieut to be put in .... \i2At«j.\\WJ. of Officers who absented themselves during action . 8 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 301 Arrrest — (Continued) eight Officers names published . . • 21 yluff. 1809. three Paymasters to be placed in .... 2G Ju//. 1809. Paymasters of tv.-^ regiments to be released from . 28 Jug. 1809. hospital mate — in close arrest, to be in arrest at large . 17 Oct. 1809. two Lieuts. of — reg. placed in, for interference with Spaniards 5 Dec. 1809. Captain of — reg. to be put in, for being absent without leave since October .... . 4 Dec, 1811. Three Officers of the — reg., and six Officers of the — reg. Portuguese to he put in, for neglect of (hity at the Retiro 17 ^Juff. 1812. Officers placed in arrest for neglect. (See Sieges) . o Oct. 1812, Paymaster — of the — dragoons placed in, for being absent since 1811 . . . • • -SI Oct. 1812. three Officers placed in. (See Forage) . . 11 Dec. 1812. Mr. of the Commissariat, to be placed in, for setting fire to his house 21 Feb. 1813. Lieut. to be placed in .... 2 J«/y, 1813. Lieut. to be placed in, for absence without leave . 3 Jie/i/, 1813. Two Paymasters and Ensign to be placed in, for staying away from their corps on frivolous pretences . 17 Ju^y, 1813. Lieut. to be released from, having apologized . 11 Dec. 1813. Assist. Surgeon to be placed in, for irregularity in forage 1 Jan. 1814. Officers in charge of baggage to be placed in. (See Bag- gage) ...... Lieut for deserting liis post at Bayonue, placed in Lieut. to be placed in . . . . -> Lieut. to be placed in, for absence since his General 12-i.^pr. 1814, Court Martial . . . . •} Mr. Joly dismissed from the service, to he placed in close arrest and sent under escort for embarkation . . 3 iliVy, 1814. Page 18 3Iar. 1814, 20 ^4pr. 1814. Artificers 14 Returns of, to be sent, from regiments to the Adjut. General 8 Nov. 1811. masons, &c. directions for relief at Almeida . . IG Nuv. 1811. reliefs of, to be sent to Almeida .... 18 iVot;. 1811. , . SOiVot'. 1811, Artillery how to be rationed. (See Commissariat) horses to be exercised. (See Cavalry) . an officer of gunner drivers to attend all horse parades 16 14 /;//y, 1809. 31 Oct. 1809. 29 Aov. 1809. Auditor General OF Accounts 18 R. Dawkins, Esq., arrived at Lisbon, all accountants are to send to him their respective accounts attested 14 Nov. 1813, 302 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. B. B.' Pape 17 the plunder of, to cease, orders to the Provost Marshal rolls to be called, fatigue parties, &c., ordered . calling on the Staff Officers to assist in stopping plunder Provost IVIarshals to attend in, from daylight to dark . guards ordered . . • • • soldiers forhidden to enter . . . . (see Plunder) . • • • • . T Jpr. 1812. 8 .^pr. 1812. . 10 June, 1812, 1 Baggage 18 23 iVai/, 1809. 2!) May, 1809. 2T Jii/ij, 1810. moved upon bullock cars, forbidden again forbidden, as also guards wiili . (see Column of BIauch ) . (see General Orueus) .... I 18 Mnr. 1811. the departure of as ordered of great importance . . j (see Carts) 23 y,//y, 1811. the Commander of the Forces has again seen baggage on carts 2 Aug. 1811. calling on General Officers to prevent, being carried on carts \ a Non-Commissioned Officer to be left in the column oi\\b Apr. 1812. march to direct . • • • • ^ when near the enemy, to be loaded . . . 17 July, 1812. the regular march of, batmen to carry their arms . .11 July, 1813. (see Detachments) .... 16 Mar. 1814. Officers in charge of the baggage of the — regts. in arrest . "> ^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ regulations for the march on the roads . . | Baggage (Heavy) regiments to send for what is required from the orders not attended to repeated to he disembarked from the transports and placed in store at Abrantes to be sent to Lisbon (see Carts) ..•••• representations from the transports an Officer of each regiment to be sent to arrange and destr.iy detention of transports, Officers to select, the remainder to be sent to the general store at Portsmouth 20 30 May, 1809. 2 June, 1809. \0 Junt, 1809. 19 J«we, 1809. 11 Oct. 1809. 30 Mar. 1811. ^June.Xnn. Baggage Store established at Plymouth for the army, directions how to re- ceive packages from regularly 1 Nov. 1813. Batmen always to have their arms in their hands, (see Detach- SIENIS) ...... (»ee Native Servants) 23 24 \(i Mar. 1814. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1S14. 303 Page Bat Money 24 (»ee JItties) ...... 10June,\800. (*eeMiii.E3) ..... 23 June, 1809. Bat and Foragp: Money . . . . • 2o regulations respecting . • • • • 1 Sepl. 1809. further regulations from the Commander in Chief . 23 S^pl. 1809. the Commissariat Officers to pay, in fnture . . 22 Jan. 1812. Bee Hives -^ soldiers forbidden to plunder .... 16 ^uff. 1809. again plundered . . . . • .7 Sept. 1809. again plundered, troops to be placed under arms . 12 S^'pl. 1800. plunderers of, discovered . . . • .14 S'^pl. 1809. plunderers tried. (See Gexxeal Courts Martial, Pri- vates) 22 Sept. 1809. Berkeley^ Mr -9 (»ee Court of IsauiRx) . . • .8 Dec, 1810. Billets '^1 (teeLiSBOs) ..... 14 3/ar. 1809. Bill Hooks '^^ requisitions to be made for. one for every ten men . . 31 J/ay, 1809. (tee Camp Kettles) .... 8 June, 1809. (we Ca3ip Kettles) ..... 25 June, 1809. Blankets '^^ issued to the troops, to be considered as necessaries . 30 Oct. 1 809. to complete three-fourths of the army, arrived . . 16 -Nor. 1809. to complete the army to one each man . . 8 Dec. 1 809. for sending into store . . • . • ~ June, 1810. an issue of, and a return of great citats required . 30 Oct. 1810. for sending into store, directions for packing, &c. . . 16 J"ne. 1811. how to arrange and strengthen the blankets . . 2.5 Jpr. 1813. Board of Claims '^ all claims for losses to be previously sent to the Military Se- cretary- 23.SV;.M809. a Board ordered to a-ssemble, principles of claims . 7 Oct. 1809. Captain appointed Secretary to . . . 28 -A ou. 1809. a Board ordered to assemble, principles and regulations 24 Jug. 1813. Secretary appointed, and punctuality required . . 18 Sept. 1813. Bread _ . . . 35 difficulty of supply, care of the issues, &c. . . 17 ->/ay, 1809. meat to be issued when bread is wanting . • .19 -Vay, 1809, 304 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Page Bread — (^Continued) irregularly seized, complaints of the troops . . 20 M>y, 1809. three days', to be issued always. (5ee Commissariat) . 3 June, 1809. (see Commissariat) .... 4 J«/y, 1809. (see Commissariat) ..... 13 July, 1809. (see Women) . . . . . 23 ^w^. 1809. (see Px-unuer) . . . . ,4 Sept. 1809. the reserves of biscuit to be completed . . 15 Jpr. 1811. arrangements for the presei'vation of the reserves . . 9 July, 1811. the issues of three days', great attention required to . 10 Jucf. 1813. Breakfasts 37 arrangements for supplying the men with, desirable . 15 Juli/, 1809. Buildings, Destruction of 38 burning the beams and timbers of, to be charged to the men IG Feb. 1812. c. Camp 39 the rolls to be called in, every two hours. (.See Plunder) Q Aug. 1809. (See Bee Hives) \G Aug. 1809. Officers in, to be quartered near their companies on the prin- ciple of Order, 29 May, 1809. {See Cantonments.) . IG Sept. 1809. at night. (See Towns) .... 1? Ji/Zy. 1812. {See Ditto) . . . . .26 July, 1812. one Staff Officer always to remain in. {See Staff Officers) 21 May, 1813. Camp Kettles 39 requisitions to be made for, and monthly I'eturns of required 31 May, 1809. issue of, to be notified in orders .... Q June, WiOd. whore to be issued ..... 25 June, 1809. Camp Kettles, Tin 39 requisitions for, and how to be kept complete . . \ iron, to be taken into store . . . . > 1 Mar. 1813. (see Tents) . . , . . .J price of, to those who lose them. . . . 14 Sc/j^ 1813. Canteens and Havresacks 40 (see Camp Kktti.es) ..... 31 .l.'oy, 1809. (see Camp Ketti.ksJ ..... 8 J«we, 1809. (see Camp Kettles) . . . . .25 June, 1809. Cantonmi:nts 4| conduct of troops in, squads, visitings by Officers, and con- duct to the inhabitants in 29 May, 1809. tlie allotment of quarters in 11 y«we, 1809. (see Camp) 16 Sept. 1809. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 305 Paga Cantonments — (Continued) •esBectinj? . . 1 28 Dec. 1809, arrangement with Magistrates respecting . , l and («ee Inhabitants) . . . . , .J' frequent patroles to preserve order in .... 8 Mir. 1811. cleanliness of, regtilations for ..... 28 Ju/i/, 1811. one Staff Officer always to remain in. (See Staff Officers) 21 iliay, 1813. cleanliness, visitings by Officers, complaints in . 18 Dec. 18K5. :}' mules not to graze in vineyards, and to assist the inhabitants complaints of damage in, General Officers to visit . . H Jan. 1814. Captures .».....'.,....-. ... 44 all horses, &c. taken to be offered to Commissary General . ") ,, , f \ 10 Ma;/, \809. robbery, on pretence of ...... J making, instead of engaging the enemy; to be sold . . | _ . (3 June, 1811. mrther regulations respecting . . v . . J horses to be sent to Royal Artillery . . .' . . 22 Ji/ne, 1813. claims in consequence . . ' . . . . G Ocl. 1813. Carts 46 Returns of all, in use with corps to be sent in . , 3 il/ay, 1809. forbidden to carry baggage. (See Baggage) . . -i forbidden to be pressed, except by Commissary, (See Com- >29 M*y, 1809. missariat) . . . , . , } not to be laden above COO weight . • . 20 ^«^. 1809. practice of pressing prohibited. Officers referred to GeneraK Orders, 25 June, 1810, No. 10. (See Pressing) to be returned to owners .... requisitions for, to be made only by Commissariat. (See( * ^P ' Pressing) . . , , , Camp kettles carried on, improperly , , to carry sick, improper use of . . , .11 Sept. 1809. to be returned, further orders, for clothing, &c. . 11 Oct. 1809. to remove superfluous clothing to Lisbon . . . 16 A'oi'. 1809. baggage carried on, Officers will be brought to Court Martial 29 July, 1810. baggage, medicine panniers carried on . . "1 oo r / ion . 1 r' "^ * *J ^ y^ loll. which bring clothing, to be given over to Commiss. General J (see Baggage) . . . . . ,2 Aucj. 1811. (see General Courts Martial, Privates) . 1 Dec. 1811. pressed, to be delivered over to Commissariat . .17 ^'^"y- 1812. bullock carts with many regiments, measures to be taken for restoring, by Commissary General, and report to be made inconsequence . . . . • 23 il/a?*. 1811. Casualty Returns 50 to be sent in according to form . . . .29 Juhj., 1809. called for ...... 12Mjr, 1811. 7 if/ay, 1811. X 306 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Page Casualty Returns — (Continued) (see Action) ' . ' . • • . ]T June, \815. to be particular in names in .' "• " • .12 Oct. 1813. Cattle Guards . . . ' 51 always to have their arras in their liands. (See Detachments) 1G 31ar. 1814. Cavalry 51 to get into condition, not to send orderlies . , 14 Sept. 1809. (see Appointments of) • • • .6 Oct. 1809. (see Carts) . . . • • . • .11 Oct. 1800. not to lose the habit of marching . . . .31 Oct. 1809. the corn for, officers to prevent being sold , . 8 May, 1810. (see Column OF March) .... IC J/a?-. 1811. (see Forage) .. . . • I 20 it/ar. 1811. (see Plunder) . . ♦ • orderlies and dismounted men of . . • 2JM«e, 1811. Chaplains . • . • • • • . • • • • 53 instructions from the Horse Guards on . . . 7 -Dec. 1811. Churches »''* not to be used by the troops as quarters, ,&c. . . . , T Alar. \8\4. Circular Letter 54 after retreat from Burgos . . • .28 Nov. 1812. Cisterns 57 at Abrantes, instructions for care of water . . 10 JM«e, 1809. Clothing 57 regiments to report, if arrived at Lisbon . , , . 13J«ne, 1809. (see Equipment) . . . • • 3 Sept. 1809. (see Carts) . . . • • • H Oc/. 1809. ( ) ...... Ifi Nov. 1809. if arrived at Lisbon, when required . . . 19 /"/y, 1811. not more to be brought than required. (See Carts) . 23 /w/y, 1811. directions for getting it from Lisbon . . .14 Sep. 181 -. disobedience of orders respecting . . • 1 10 Oct. 1812. (see Orders) ..... J depot of, to be formed at Plymouth, &c. . . 1 Dec. 1813. list of, at St. Ander, published . , . . ll/"«. 1814. Colonels Dismissed from the Service 59 a letter from bis Royal Highness the Commauder in Cliief rcsi)ecting two . . • • • ^1" -^Z""* 1814. appointment of ,J\Iajor to command the , vice ■ , removed from tbe service . • • lb Mai/, 18\4, 3 May, innj). 9 Maij, lyo.o. 11 ,1%, 1809. 2f) June, 1809. 27 July, 1810. 1 16 M»-. 1811. 17 June, 1813. 18 Mar. 1814. .... 64 8 5e/)/. 1809. • • • • 64 4 y%. 1810. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 307 Page Column of March 61 directions for, wlien tlie army-moves > . . files to be counted to note absentees ' . . to prevent straggling iu . . '. '. to be in movement at day-light, &c. . to be cleared of impediments, baggage,- &c. . . to be told off in sections of threes in marching through deiiles, not to close up intervals further directions' for, in an enclosed country . to be in column of threes, except in attack Command, on explanation of, required in returns (see Rettjrns) Command, Temporary staff allowance to Lieutenant Colonels, succeeding to letter fi-om Secretary at 'War relative to Officers succeeding to commands by death or absence . . .10 Feb. 181"J. Commissariat 65 Assistant Commissaries attached to brigades of infantry and regiments of cavalry ,. . . . . . 4 7J/ay, 1809. to issue provisions previous to the march . . 5 May, 1 809. to have three days bread and meat with them . . .0 May, 1 809. {see Bread) ..... 17 May, 1809. ( ) . . . , . .19 May, 1809. ( ) ..... 20 May, 1809. to provide additional rations to Portuguese troops . 23 May, 1809. only, to press carts, &c. .... 29 May, 1809. {see Fokage) . . . .... 30 May, 1809. (see Shoes) ........ 31 May, 1809. to issue always three days com to cavalry ... 3 June, 1809. (see Shoes and Camp Ke-TTLEs). . . • 1 „ ^ .««/> ..... 1 " June, 1809. regulations for issuing provisions ... J {see Ovens) . . . . . . 17 June, 1809. («ee Route) . . . . . •!,„,,„,„ ^ ^ , 20Jwwe, 1809. salt meat to be issued . . . , . . J (see Shoes and Shirts) . . . .21 June, 1809. (see Camp Kettles) . . . • 1 „- r ir,/^r» '^ f 2i> June, 1809. (see Pressing) . . . ... J Officer dismissed the army . ... . 26 June, 1809. Ofiicer pardoned . . . . .27 June, 1809. troops to be informed up to what day rationed . 4 Jufy, 1809. only to supply the troops ■ . . . . 9 J'//i/, 1809. bakers required . . . . . 13 July, 1809. to supply the artillery attached to infantry . ' . ,14 July, 1809. 308 IxMDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814, Commissariat — (Continued) to give receipts or pay for supplies « mules to be allowed to return (see Hospital) .... ( ) the troops not to pay for full rations . Officer to be dismissed . . . (see Rations) troops to be charged full rations to pay ready money for supplies (see HosriTAL) . , . , (see Requisitions) on quarters of Commissariat Officers , , irregularity in the Officers of . . single Returns only required for rations . money on account of necessaries supplied by the Commis sariat General, to be paid to Paymaster General. (See Paymaster General) . . . to issue rice. (See Soup) . , , , salt meat to be issued twice a week . . Paymasters to pay on account of. (See Shirts and Shoes) (see Portuguese Commissariat) . , (see Bread) ..... means for the removal of sick. (See Hospital) , (see Bread) ..... complaints against the Officers of. (See Quarters) rations for sick, &c. (.S'ec Hospital) Mr. D. A. C. G. — , brought to a Court Martial. (See General Court Martial, Officers) . . pressing carts. (See General Courts Martial, Privates) (see Transport) (see Forage) (see Forage) when near the enemy. (See Baggage) Officers removed from the service . an Officer of, removed, order cancelled with regard to carts with the army, (See Carts) (see Shoes) , . . Communications of tiik Army . (sec Detachments) . . , to be kept up by tlie Parte Major Scovell to superintend , letter bags to be returned to Head Quarters with divisions, provided for . , Page 20 Ju/y, 21 Ju/i/, 30 Ju/i/, (> Aug. 9 Jug. 21 Aug. 27 Aug. 4 Sept. 21 Sept. 7 Oct. 28 Dec. 14 May, IG June, 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809, 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1810. 1810. • • • • • I • 9 m « • I 9/«/y, 1810. 26 Oct. 1810. IGJan. 1811. 19 Mar. 1811. 15 Apr. 1811. 23/«Me, 1811. 9 July, 1811. 14 Sept. 1811. 9 Oct. 1811. 16 Nov. 1811. 1 Dec. 1811. Dec. 1811. IGJu/y, 1812. 17 Ju/g, 1812. 4 Dec. 1812. 28 ./aw. 1813. 2:iMar. 1814. 2i Mar. 1814. I'i 24 June, 1809. 9 Mag, 1810. 14 Aug. 1811. 20 Aug. 1811. 9 Dec. 1811. Confidential Reports .... General Regulations referred to respecting 74 3 Mag, 1812. INDEX FROM 1800 TO 1814. 309 Page Contingent Accounts 75 vouchers to be in duplicate • • . « 11 Feb: 1812. Convalescents 75 not to be moved from hospital stations without orders from Head Quarters. (-See Hospital) . . . 3 J«ne, 1809. (see Hospital) ..... 23 Oct. 1810. {see Detacuments) . • • • .3 Nov. 1810. au Officer from each brigade to be sent to Belem to take charge of. {See Hospital) ... 4 Nov. 1810. Convention 75 of Toulouse ...... 2\ ^}n\ 1814. Convoys 78 as first regulated ..... 3 May, 1809. ^ Corps of Guides 78 formation of . . . . . .23 May, 1809. augmentation of . . . . . 17 Nov. 1810. further augmentation of . . . . . G Sept. 1811. further augmentation of , . . . 11 Pec. 1812. Lieutenant Colonel Sturgeon to take charge of . .21 Jpr. 1813. Correspondence^ Incautious 80 (see Incautious Correspondence) ... 10 Avg. 1810. improper and voluminous. (See October Minute) . Oct. 1827. Court of Inquiry 81 one ordered . . . . . . 7 Nov. 1810. result respecting Mr. Berkeley . . • .8 Dec, 1810. D. Daily States 81 required to be sent every morning . . . ll^w/y, 1811, report of the state of ammunition on the back. {See Ammu- nition) . . . . . .27 Sept. 1812. Depots 82 directions for forming Commissariat . , , 3 May, 1809. Desertion to the Enemy 82 {see General Courts Martial, Privates) . . 28 Feb. 1809. description Returns required of such soldiers . . 10 Nov, 1810. frequency of. (See General Courts Martial, Privates) 4 Oct. 1813. (see Advanced Posts) . . . . .15 Oct. 1813. 310 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Detaciimexts . ., . . .,.,.,... . . . arrival of from England, report of equipment. required irregularities of, to report progress to Head Quarters, &c. . Officers Commanding, to know the General Orders. (See General Orders) .... disobedience of eight Officers ordered to march with . misconduct in an Officer in command of Officers commanding. (See Servants) . - . (see General Courts Martiai,, Privates) («pe Hospital) . . . . . I inspection of necessaries, and camp equipment of . j (see Stragglers) ...... Officers in command of, referred to all tlie orders on nominal and descriptive list of, which may arrive from Eng- land to be sent to the Adjutant General taken prisoners, from inattention to brders . ° Page 83 3 June, 1809. 24 June, 1809. 24 Jid>f, 1810. 11 Oct. 1810. 3 Nov. 1810. 5 iVbr. 1810. 1 Dec. 1811. 23 Mai/, 1812. 6 Juff. 1812. 7 Oct. 1812. 8 Jpr. 1813. 10 Mar. 1814. Discipline (see Cantonments) ■> (see Returns) - . . . ■ . , (see Doors) . . . . . want of proper, in tlie — Reg. (5ee General Courts Martial, Privates) ..... attention to, requested by Commander of the Forces . 1 (see IVIanckuvre) ..... j (see Buildings) ..... breaches of. (See General Courts Martial, Ofvicers and Privates) (see Circular Letter) ..... Divisions . : . .' . . " , .■ brigades to be formed into divisions Assistant Adjutants Generals, and Assistant Quarter Masters Generals .... Assistant Provost Marshal . . . . Staff Officers to be quartered with Heads of Departments to put up their names, and send their addresses . . . . . . 88 29 J%, 1809, 24 Sept. 1809. 12 Dec. 1810. 11 Feb. 1811. 23 Ju/;/, 1811. 1(J Feb. 1812. 28 iVov. 1812. 88 18 June, 1809. 9 Ju/>/, 1809. Doors, &c destruction of, forbidden . repetition of orders, proof of want of discipline Dress 88 26 Nov. 1810. 12 Dec. 1810. 89 standing order, with side arm?, to be observed repeated. (.See Plunueh) (sec Bek IIivKs) . , , . 5Ju/t/, 1809. 9 Juff. 1809. 16 Any. 1809. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 311 Page Drinking, Excessive 89 cause of death to two men of tlie — reg. . . 4 June^ 1812. the contractor who gave the liquor, no longer to be employed 11 June, 1812. 90 E. Enemy, in presence of corps to be as strong as possible ... 20 July, 1809. one-third to remain accoutred, all to be on the alert . "j Officers commanding regiments to keep the Officers with their V 22 Jubj, 1809. companies ' . . . • > ) reports on the movements of, to be very explicit . . 7 May, 1811. precautions. {See Baggage) ... 17 July, 1812. when near, (^ee Stragglers) . • • .28 July, 1812. Equipment 91 Officers commanding regiments to complete, whilst the army is stationary . . . . . . 3 Sept. 1809. soldiers joining their regts. from the rear, to be complete iu 7 Sept. 1809. Equipment, Field . . . . . . . . ^ 92 returns of, required — Form in Appendix , . 21 Mar, 1810. suj)plips of, by Commissary Gene^'al, .price of, to Paymaster General . . . . . .11 Apr. 1810, inspection of, when from hospital or depots. (5ee Hospital, No. 3, and Detachments, 4 and 5) . . "| to be replaced at the soldier's expense, unless by fair wear 1,23 May, 1812. sale of prevented, if Officers do their duty . . J Escorts . . 93 {see Convoys) ' . . • . . .3 May, 1809. for mules going to the rear .... 10 Apr. 1811, always to have their arms iu their hands. (See Detach- ments) ... . . IG Mar. 1814. Exercise 93 divisions to march out twice a-week . . .31 Oct. 1809. to be discontiiuied on account of the weather . . 14 Nov. 1809. troops not employed, to ..... lo Apr. 1811. General Officers to, in divisions and brigades . . 9 July, 1811. (see Man(EUVre) . . . . . 23 July, 1811. habit of marching, as well as manoeuvre . . 1 Oct. 1811. the several divisions to be exercised at some manoeuvre 22 Aug. 1812. (see Circular Letter) .... 2Q Nov. 1813. 312 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. . F. Page Farriers ^^ two to be allowed to the staff of divisions, ficm infantry 23 May, 1809. Farriers ov Cavalry "^ additional allowance to, for shoeing . . .15 July, 1809. to be paid at, the end of every month 7 Oct. 1811. Firing ^^ unmilitary practice of, to be prevented . . . 19 il/ay, 1809. iu the lines, to be discontinued . . . 20 J^w/y, 1809. to be regularly paraded for . . . 29 Jw/y, 1809. notice to be given to the troops in the neighbourhood . 20 July, 1810. Fire WOOD 96 allowance of, to each rank . . . .29 Nov. 1809. olive or fruit trees, not to be cut for . • • 6 Dec, 1810. Flags of Truce 97 orders and rules to be observed respecting . . 1 Aug. 1810. orders referred to; all communications to be from Head Quarters .... .20 Jan. 1814. Foot Guards 98 not required to witness punishments. {See General Courts Maktiai,, Privates) .... 3 il/or. 1811. Forage °" to be furnished by the Commissary daily . . 4 J%, 1809. that of the country to be issued, excepting in particular cases 5 iJ/ny, 1809. rations of, proportions .... 30 il/ny, 1809. three days corn to be issued. {See Commissaiuat) . 3 June, 1809. requisitions for, to be made by tlie Commissariat* . 17 June, 1809. proportion of English hay as .... 18 ./«ne, 1809. proportion of, to Officers on the staff . . 23 J«?'e, 1809. when rye is issued, grisat care to be taken . . 1 July, 1809. army not to forage but through the Commissaries and fllagls- ' trates ...... 25 Aug. 1809. («ec CommissaiuaY). Form of Return in y/;;7?c«c/i>. . T Oct, 1809. for heavy cavalry, a larger ration ... 28 Nou. 1 809. reduction of the rations of straw . . . 31 ./««. 1810. ration of green forage ..... 2T Mur. 1810. as long as there is dry, the green forage is not to be used 31 Mar. 1810. Officers of cavalry to prevent the sale of corn by the soldiers 8 May, 1810. straw or green forage in lieu of corn . . . 8JM«r, 1810. unthrashed corn, and manner of cutting . . . \\ Auy. 1810. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 313 Page Forage — (Continued) Officer, Quarter Master, or Commissary, to accompany troops for 20 Mar. 1811. green corn not to be cut so loug as there is grass . . 13 ^pr. 1811. green corn unnecessarily cut ... \T /4pr. 1811. great irregularities in . ■ • • • • 29 J«ne, 1811. orders referred to respecting . . • • 8 Jw/y, 1811. .... 30c/. 1811. supply of corn for horses attached to the infantry, substitute 9 Dec. 1811. the cutting green forage, field to be valued, &c. • 28 Apr. 1812. orders referred to ..... 10 June, 1812. grass for. Provost Marshals to prevent improper . IC July, 1812. regularity in, continued complaints from inhabitants • 18 J ugf. 1812. economy to be studied, much forage wasted . • 25 A'oi'. 1812. several Officers placed in arrest for waste of . . 11 -Dec. 1812. respecting green forage, grass to be used as, when possible 21 Jpr, 1813. destruction of, in the neighbourhood of camp . . 31 Matj, 1813. time of the Com. of the Forces taken up with complaints of 17 J'l/i/, 181 3. to save the dry and use the green . . . .11 Nov. 1813. great abuses in, further explanations for foraging . 15 A'by. 1813. bad example in an Officer «... IG iVou. 1813. irregularity in. (,S'ee Arrest) . . . 1 Jan. 1814. inattention to orders, forage parties lost and taken prisoners 28 Jan. 1814. improper requisitions, orders to General Officers . . 7 Mar. 1814. Commissaries to settle with Magistrates for . . 8 il/nr. 1814. {See Detachments) . • • » .16 Mar. 1814. Forms of Returns, States, &c. {see Appendix.') France HO Attention of the army drawn to, precautions, rules to be ob- served in requisitions, supplies, &c. , . 9 Jufy, 1813. outrages committed in. Officers will be sent home for permitting 8 Oct. 1813. Free Masonry 112 being contrary to law in Portugal, meetings of lodges to close 5 Jan. 1810. Funerals 112 expenses attending soldiers' . . . \0 Oct. 1812. G. General Courts Martial, Officers, upon which remarks have been made by the Commander of the Forces, on disciphne, duty, &c 112 on a conductor of stores, for quitting Talavera . 1 . , -, f 27 Aua. 1809. remarks of the Commander of the I'orces . . J on Lieut. of the —regt. for quitting Talavera . \ „ c- , ,onn f 7 5(7'/. 1809. remarks of the Commander of the I'orces . . .J 314 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. = 16 Sept. 1809. IG Oct. 1809. 13 Sept. 1810. 2 Jan. 1811. General Courts Martial, Officers — {Continued) on Major — - of the — regt. . . • remarks of the Qommander of the Forces . on Lieut. of the — regt., for striking a Portuguese sentiy , . . . , . . • remarks of the Commander of the Forces , . . on Captain of the , — regt. for being concerned in an affray ...... remarks of the Commander of the Forces on Captain of the — ;• regt., for disrespectful expressions, and refusing to \vithdraw them when offered to be re- leased from arrest .... remarks of the Commander of the Forces on Surgeon . of the — regt., for confining a Portuguese ' inhabitant in a regimental guard house . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . • on Mr. , Apothecary to the Forces, for having a private "| soldier as liis servant contrary to orders . , S^ 19 Feb. 1811. remarks of the Commander of the Foi'ces . . .J on Captain , Lieutenants - — , ?-, and Ensign ■ of the — regt., for scandalous behaviour in being con- i ^r sr loit cerned in an act of violence . . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . on Quarter Master t, of the — regt., for pressing bullock ] carts and disphedience of orders . . . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . on Lieut. Colonel the Honorable of the — reg., for forwarding a letter couclied in disrespectful terms to ]\Iajor General — ' — , and refusing to withdraw it remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . on Captain of the — reg., for embargoing mules on the public service ..... remarks of the Commander of the Forces on Lieut of the — reg., for quitting his detachment, " taking to Lisbon his servant and the company's money >14 Nov. 1811. remarks of the Commander of the Forces on Deputy Assistant Commissary General , for insubor- dination, disrespect of authority and disobedience of the orders of the Governor of Peniche • . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . on Lieut. and Lieut. , for spreading false and inju- rious reports, tending to create alarm and terror among the inhabitants, :uul disrespect to locul authorities remarks of tin- Commander of the Forces on Captain of the — reg., for conduct unbecoming an . Officer and a gentleman, and tending in the most direct I manner to subvert discii)line and order , . j remarks of the Commander of the Forces . • . J Page . >19 J«/y, 1811. 1 Sept. 1811. 5 Oct. 1811. 16 Nov. 1811. 2 Ju/>/, 1812. .2GSepl. 1812. 17 Mar. 1813. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 315 Page General Courts Martial, Officers- — {Continued) on Cornet of the , for being drunk in the streets, "j and using abusive language to females . . \ 4 Nov. 1812. remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . J on Mr. , Commissariat Clerk, for infamous conduct to--j •wards Mr. , Surgeon to the Forces . . > 3 Feb. 1813. remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . . ' on Lieut. , Ensign , and Ensign , for disobe- dience of orders in pulling down the beams of a house, and for perseverance in their disobedience, although (_ l^ f^f,^ ]8i3, warned of the impropriety of it by the Assistant Pro- vost Marshal ..... remarks of the Commander of the Forces on Ensign , for neglect of duty and disobedience of orders in suifering two Corporals to press various ani- J ij 71/ 1010 mals without making application to authorities . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . on Lieut. • of the — reg.,for (disobedience of the General Orders in not reporting Jiimself, or the state of his de- tachment, to the Commandant of Celorico • remarks of the Commander of the Forces • . on Sub-Lieutenant and Adjutant for refusing to obey the orders of his superior Officer . . }■ iT Sept. 1813, remarks of the Commander of the Forces . on Lieut. ■, of the — reg. for disobedieuce of orders in not answering official letters when in command of a de- tachment at Belem . . . . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . • conduct of Lieut. — r-, of the — reg. (See Forage) . ]6 Nov. 1813. on Lieut. , of the — • reg., foi* disobedience of orders in " refusing to take charge of a detachment by order of the Commandant at Toro, and for quitting Toro without intimating his intention - . . . .1 remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . J on Assistant Surgeon , of the — reg., for insubordinate "j conduct; aud disobedience of the orders of his superior I <,p j^ 1813 Officer . . . . • . I remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . j on Lieut. , of the — reg., for disobedience of orders, '^ and striking his superior Officer . . .1 remarks of the Commander of the Forces, letter from the >-l^ '''"'• lol-*- President of the Court Martial, and the decision of His I Royal Highness the Prince Regent . . J on Lieut. , for scandalous conduct to Mr. , the Pay- master of the regiment . . . • \ 1^ •^""' 1814. remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . 14 Nov. 1813, 2d Nov. 1813. 316 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. General Courts Martial, Officers — (Continued.) Page on Lieut. , for making use of gross and ungentleman' like language to Lieut. , of the same regiment remarks of the Commander of the forces . • 1= ■iFeb. 1814. General Courts Martial on Non-Commissioned Offi CERS AND Privates, upon which Remarks have been made by tlie Commander of the Forces on disciphne, &c. on privates and , of the — reg., for plundering ^ stores ...... {}9 Sept. 1809. remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . .J on privates , , and , of the — reg., for plunder- ing bee hives . . . . • 133 on private , of the — reg., upon charges of which he was acquitted, in consequence of his acting under the immediate orders of his master . . remarks of the Commander of the Forces • . on private — — , of the — reg., and private , of the — reg., for highway robbery of Portuguese inhabitants . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . * on three privates of the — reg. for plunder and desertion remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . on three privates of the — reg., for burglary and house breaking ... . . . remarks of the commander of the Forces . • on two privates of the — reg., for desertion . . remarks of the Commander of the Forces ... on two privates of the — reg., for robbery and murder . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . on Serjeant , of the — reg., for being drunk on duty, whilst on escort of deserters . . . . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . on three privates and a drummer of the — reg., for highway robbery of Portuguese inhabitants • • remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . on three privates of the — reg., for highway robbery . remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . on private , of the — reg., for mutiny and striking Capt. , of the same reg. in the execution of his duty ...... remarks of the Commander of the Forces . on private , of the — reg., for robbery and desertion remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . on {trivatc , of the — reg., for conspiiing to desert remark of the Commander of the Foixes . . • J .} 22 Sepl. 1809. 30 Jan. 1810. ■28 Feb. 1810. 25 3Ia): 1810. 4 Jpr. 1810. 29 May, 1810. 4 June, 1810. 7 June, 1810. 30 Sept. 1810. 26 Dec. 1810. 11 Feb. 1811. 3 Mmj, 1811. ll(i Mar. 1811. 1811. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 317 Page General Courts Martial — (Continued) on three privates of the — reg., for attempting to commit a i robbery on Portuguese inhabitants . . . \lG Mar. \8U. remark of the Commander of the Forces . . -' on private , of the — reg., and private , of the — "j reg., for committing and permitting to be committed, the I ^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^ act of sodomy . . • • 'I remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . J on private , of the — reg., for desertion . * 1 , , ^ , ,011 ^ , _ V 11 July, loll, remark of the Commander of the l orces . » j on three privates of the — reg. for robbery • remarks of the Commander of the Forces . • on private , of the — reg., for desertion remark of tlie Commander of the Forces on private , of the — reg., and private , of the — : reg., for desertion . . • • remarks of the Commander of the Forces • • on two privates of the Royal Marines for robbery . remark of the Commander of the Forces • • on four privates for robbery ... remarks of the Commander of the Forces . • on two privates of the — reg. for embargoing bullocks, and firing upon some inhabitants . . • ' | ''* remarks of the Commander of the Forces . on Serjeant , of the — reg., for neglect of duty, in being ' privy to a robbery, and to money being paid to release I ^ j^^^^ 1812. Portuguese inhabitants ...» remarks of the Commander of the Forces . • on Corporal and Private , of the — reg., for ^ pressing bullocks and taking money for their release . ) 22 Jati. 1812. remark of the Commander of the Forces on private , of the 1st Hussars, King's German Legion, ^ for desertion ..... 1 30 Jan. 1813. remark of the Commander of the Forces . . -» on three privates, of the — reg., for steaUng a sheep, going "j in search of plunder, disobeying their superior Officer, I ^ pj.j_ \Q13, Surgeon , and firing at him . . . j remarks of the Commander of the Forces . J on four privates, of the — reg., for burglary, robbery, and 1 threatening the lives of Portuguese inhabitants . > 21 Feb. 1813. remarks of the Commandei* of the Forces . . ' on private , of the — reg., for desertion to the enemy . \ ^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . J . General Officers ^^ to attend to the precise execution of orders . • 30 J«/y, 1809. when they quit their quarters, to leave some Officer to receive and execute orders that may be sent • • IG Nov. 1810. 318 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Page General Officers — {Continued) to inspect hosi)ital stations. (See Hospital) . • 23 iWay, 1812. (jee Circular Letter) . . • • 28 iSW. 1812. (see October Minute) .■..•• ^<^'' lo-V- General Orders ^4J will be issued at the Adjutant General's office daily . 3 May, 1809. Assistant Adjutant Generals and Brigade Majors to attend for 4 July, 1809. attention to refiuired, and to be inserted . . • 27 ^«5'. 1809. (*e. Carts) . , ' . • • • U Sept.l^m. Officers lately joined to be, acquainted with . . IG A^or. 1809. Brigade Majors to send to the Assistant Adjutant Generals returns of the dates and numbers of the several General Orders received . • • • • 23 Ja«. 1813. mistakes on comparing, with the General Orders of the Head Quarters ; the books containing, belong to the division and not to Officers of the Adjutant General's depart- ment ; to enter the orders themselves ; the receipt of to be acknowledged by all departments . . G July, 1810. responsibility that all Officers are acquainted with them . 2A July, 1810. to be carried into effect in the,absence of General Officers 16 Nov, 1810. {see Doors) ...... 12 Dec. 1810. delay in obedience to, exact obedience required . .18 Mar. 1811. obedience to, in removing sick. to hospital. (See Hospital) 16 June, 1811. have been disobeyed. {See General Courts Martial, -j Officers) . . . • . \ b Oct. 1811. (.^ee Hospital) . . , • • • • ■' obedience of, to be enforced. (See Madriu) . . \\^ juq 1812. responsibility of Officers for the soldiers' disobedience of . j inattention and inaccuracy in obedience of Officers to . 18 Aug. 1812. (see Clothing) ..... . . * \ 10 Oc/. 1812. intreating Commanding Officers to attend to . j books to be sent to Head Quarters to be compared . 12 Jan. 1813. (see Forage) ..... . • . 28 J««. 1814. ( ) 8A/«r. 1814. obedience to, enjoined. {See Detachments) . . 16 Mar. 1814. Glanders 154 (see Stables) .".... 17 Nov. 1810. Grapes 1^^ soldiers to be prevented eating unripe . . • 2 Oo/. 1811. . . . \Aug. 1812. Great Coats ....'. 1^4 (see blankets) . . . . .,„•,•. • 2 Jwne, 1810. returns of new, in store in the Peninsula required . 23 Dec. 1812. to 1k' left in store, the army liaving tents . . , 25 Apr. 1813. oa receipt of the order to march, to be left in store , U May, 1813. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 319 H. Page Half Yearly Inspections 155 General Officers commanding divisions to forward returns . 7 Jo'^- 1813. Harvest ...'.... 156 soldiers who may be iftcHned to assist, to have leave . 11 Jw/y, 1810. Head Quarters 156 Major Campbell appointed Commandant . . '\ at\t IRno servants, baggage, quartering, police, &c., of . . j all Officers at, to apply for quarters to Captain Kelly . "| Heads of departments and persons attached to Head Quarters I g ^ . \QQd. to send their addresses to the Commandant and Adjutant j General ■ . « • • ' • J the quartering to be in future under the superintendence of the Commandant of the Staff Corps of Cavalry . 1.3 May, 1813. Officers at, to send their addresses to the Assistant Quarter Master General .... 21 Mmj, 1813. Horses 157 care to be taken in giving water to, after feeding . . 1 July, 1809. repeated. (5ee Fouage) (Se^" WATEiuNCi Houses) . \\ Aug. 1809. of deserters to be sold by public auction . . .20 June, 1810. the convoy of, proceeding through France . . 20 June, 1814. to assemble at Cai-bon Blanc . . . .25 June^ 1814. Horses, Portuguese 158 those fit for the Portuguese cavalry not to be purchased by Officers ,. .. . . . bJan. 1810. Hospital 158 Brigade Sick Returns to be sent in weekly . . 4 May, 1 809. Regimental Surgeons to report sick to leave behind . 6 May, 1809. OflBcers and men to be left in charge of sick . .19 May, 1809. sent to Oporto . . 24 i»/ay, 1809. Bedding and stores to be sent to Coimbra . . 29 May, 1809. stoppages to be paid as soon as possible . . 30 May, 1809. proportion of Officers and soldiers to be left . . 2 t^ww, 1809. senior Officer left in charge of, to be Commandant . 3 June, 1809. stoppages to be ninepence instead of tenpence . . T June,\fi(id. requisitions for bedding, &c.,on the magistrates . 12 June, 1809. Commandants at, to correspond with Head Quarters • 1 ,o r -..^^r^ ' > 13 June, 1809. proportions of convalescents how to march . . j Surgeons' panniers to be completed . . .15 June, 1809. misconduct of men and convalescents, regulations in . 17 June, 1809. at Abrantes, ready to receive . , , .21 June, 1809. 320 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Hospital — ( Continued) selection of patients in . . . • 25 June, 1809. Officers and Non-commissioned Officers to be left in charge, stoppages , . . . . .26 June, 1809. filthy state of men sent to .... 15 J«/y, 1809. sick and wounded, how to be provided for . . .30 July, 1809. to be rationed by the divisions • 6 Aug. 1809. Regimental Surgeons to take charge of sick . . \Z Aug. 1809. general directions — all medical Officers to be sent from Lis- bon, wine to be issued only by order of Surgeons, &c. 4 Sept. 1809 . {see EQUIP.IENT) \ ^ Sept. 1809. (»ee Medical Board) . . . . j sick absent to be returned. {See RETuiiNs) . . 8 Sept. 1809. General Orders to be attended to by Medical Staff . 9 Sept. 1809. sick cart. (See Carts) . . . . .11 Sept,\8Q9. Officers sick at El vas, report called for . . \^ Sept. 1809. regimental hospitals and stoppages, how to be paid . 21 Sept. 1809. sick to be removed ..... 20 Nov. 1809. on quarters for Hospital Staff. {See Cantonments and In- habitants) . . . . . .28 Dec. 1809. sick to be conveyed once a week to . . . 28 Jati. 1810. no advance of pay to be sent with sick to hospital . .18 Mar. 1810. sick to be conveyed every fortnight to . . . 7 May, 1810. omission of proper returns of necessaries, &c., of men sent to 6 July, 1810. name of man sent to hospital without his ticket • 12 July, 1810. men deficient in necessaries sent to . . .13 July, 1810. Officers commanding detachments to conform to the orders concerning sick ..... 24 July, 1810. the ticket applicable to detachments as well as regiments . 20 Aug. 1810. (see Spring Waggons) .... 5 Oct. 1810. sick to be moved from regiments to the rear . . \0 Oct. 1810. the returns of sick more numerous than the men in hospital, the former double the latter . . . 23 0c/. 1810. General, established at Santarem . . • . G 3/nr. 1811. sick at Tliomar to go to the rear ... 8 if/ar. 1811. wounded to be sent to Pombal .... 12 iJ/ar. 1811. Portuguese to send their sick and wounded to Coimbra ) , , ,, ,„, , _ . (14 Mar. 1811. to send out fatigue ])arties to pick tip the wounded . . J wounded to be removed to Coimbra ... 15 Mar. 1811. the 1st division to send two Assistant Surgeons to Condeixa IC Mar. 1811. the 5th division to furnish a Commandant at Coimbra . 17 Mar. 1811. General, to be formed at Celorico . . • \ Apr. 1811. General Orders to be obeyed strictly . . • \(jJune,U\\\. General, to be formed at Alter do CluH), eight leagues in the rear 23 June^ 1811. allowance for servants to IMedical Staff . « 8 July, 1811. complaints against Medical Staff. (See Quarters) * 14 Se/)/. 1811. Page INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 321 Page Hospital — ( Continued) (we General Courts Mautiat., Officers) . , 1 5 n / inil mules improperly pressed for removal of sick . , J daily state of sick, in regimental hospitals . . 9 0c/. 1811, detention of Non-commissioued Officers and soldiers as ser- vants in Hospital . . • . .15 Nov, 1811. Secretary at War's letter on surplus or deficiency in regi- mental Hospital .... 2 Dec. 1811. transport of sick. (5ee Transport) . . . 9 Dec. 1811. sick sent to, without ticket .... 25 Mar. 1812. General Officers passing, to inspect and report upon . 1 ,^3 ^/^y I812. Returns of necessaries of detachments on leaving stations j ' surplus or deficiency returns to be in triplicate , . 28 Sept. \812. '. regimental hospitals to be established ... 30 Nov. 1812. General and Commanding Officers referred to the Orders on 4 Dec. 1812. orders repeated respecting the ticket, &c. . . 8 j4pr. 1813. attention again called to them .... 14 iWay, 1813. panniers to be replenished at Passages . « 4 ^w^'. 1813. nominal lists of sick required. (5ee Sick Absent) . \'i Aug. 1813. objections to hospital stoppages to be stated by Paymasters 16 Aug. 1813. comparative rank of Blilitary and Civil Officers on Boards. (5eeRANK) 14 iWar. 1827. Huts l^^^ the army at Abrantes to move into huts . . H -^""^j 1809. positions for hutting recommended . . .13 June, 1809. to be properly dressed on quitting the lines of . . 17 June, 1809. Officers to be hutted near their men, sick only in houses . 9 July, 1809. (.eeCAMP) \QSept.\m. I. Incautious CoRRESPONDKNCE 1^9 letters of British Officers of rank, published at Oporto, ex- citing great alarm in that city . . .10 Aug. 1810. Inhabitants of Portugal, Spain, and France .... 180 (see Cantonments) .... 29 il%, 1809. {see Plunder) ^^"9- 180!>« complaints from, to the Commander of the Forces . 28 Dec. 1809. (see Gi-NEiiAL Courts Mautiat., PiuvATKa) . . 28 Feb. \8\0. , ^ ^ . . 4 June, 1810. ( , Officers) . • 2 /««. 1811. (,.e Plunder) \8 Mar.\8\\. , ^ . . 20 Mar. 1811. (^ ) . . . • • ( ) \0Apr.\8\\. ( ) y^Apr. 1811. ^ y 322 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Inhabitants — (Continued) (,ee Quarters) 14 SepMSll. (see General Courts Martial, Privates) . . 13 Oc/. 1811. ^ ) . 14 Oct. 1811. — , Officers) . . 16 iVb«. 1811. — , Privates) . 1 Dec. 1811. ^ ) . . 1 Jan. 1812. — Officers) . 2 July, 1812. >ee Stragglers) 6 ^"3- 1812. see General Courts Martial, Privates) . 21 Feb. 1813. ■see France) 9 •^"'^' 1^13. .) ..... 8 Ocl. 1813. Page see Proclamation) 5 iWar. 1814. >ee Thanks) . . . • • • 16 ^;>r. 1814. Interpreters ^ ^^'^ allowed to Officers commanding brigades to which Portuguese troops are attached, returns to be made of them . 6 May, 1809. Intrenching Tools ^"'^ the allowance of, specified . • • .25 June, 1809. requisitions to be made to complete ... 16 Jujie, 1811. ' \ ' J, • • • Judge Advocate . 1°2 not authorised to swear accounts of Paymasters and Commis- saries of the army ; the magistrates are so authorised by the Mutiny Act . . . • • 27 /««e, 1811. K. Knapsacks 183 to be searched, and all articles not necessary to be destroyed 15 yipr. 1812. L. Leave of Absence 1°3 all Officers on leave to join forthwith . . . 2\ June, 1809. neither Officers nor men to absent themselves without permission from the Commander of the Forces . 12 Jan. 1810. Generals commanding brigades must jiot give leave for more than one night, Generals of divisions, for more than eight . . g ^ 1813. days . • . » r . ■published in General Orders -.■.■» ^ • • INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 323 Page Letters 183 soldiers sent with, to have a receipt for, and not the cover of the letter, which is improper . . . 9 ^w^. 1811. soldiers', arrangement for the post to England . . 8 Maij, 1812. further arrangements ..... 27 May, 1812. complaints regarding irregularity of transmission . 1 Dec. 1812. Lisbon 1B5 regulations regarding billets and quarters of Officers . 14 Mar, 1809. irregularities and difficulties in quartering at . 20 Oct. 1809. disobedience of orders in, remarked . . . 22 Feb. 1813. Light Infantry 187 companies to be formed in battalions under the command of a Field Officer or Captain of the brigade . . 4 May, 1809. the above referred to and further recommended . 12 Nov. 1810. Losses 188 {see Boards op Claims) . • .23 Sept. 1809. M. Madrid . . ' . . . ' . . ..... . . 188 the troops to dress properly in, fatigue parties . . \Z Aug. \^\2. capitulation of ..... 14 Aug. 1812. inattention of Officers to the dress of the troops . . 15 Aug. 1812. the public walks not to be rode on . . . 2'^ Aug. \Q12. Magistrates 190 (see Commissariat and Quarters) . . 1 « , , ,„„„ ^ V 9 July, 1809. {see Markets) . . • . . .J (see Cantonments AND Inhabitants) . 28 Pec. 1809.. to swear accounts of Commissaries, &c. {See Judge Advocate)' ..... 27/M/y, 1811. («ee Portuguese Autjiorities) . ", . 1 Dec. 1811. {see General Courts Martial, Officers) . 2 Ju/g, 1812. want of respect for, by the Officers and soldiers. (See Portuguese Authorities) . . . ISil/oy, 1813. Manoeuvre 191 (see Exercise) ...... 15 ^pr. 1811. ( ) ..... 9. /(//y, 1811. the accuracy of formations depends upon the Staff . 23 Ju/g, 1811. Markets 191 arrangements for, made by the magistrates . . i) July., 1809, Y 2 324 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Page 191 Medical Boards r . certificates required to appear before . • • 7 Sept, 1809. no reports of Medical Boards without previous certificate 20 Sept. 1809. Officers to attend when ordered . . . • IGiWoy, 1810. on Lieut. , who neglects means of re-establishing his health . . . . . .17 ^«5'- 1810. eight officers ordered to join, if they do not attend . 17 Ocl. 1810. an Officer reported well, to join his regiment . . 18 Oct. 1810. Ensign reported well by, to join forthwith . 14 Nov. 1810. ordered weekly . . . • » .5 Feb, 1811. Lieut. reported well, to join his regiment forthwith 2G Apr. 1812, Military Secretary 194 departments to transmit their abstracts . . . 12 June, ISOd. (see BoAiiD of Claims) .... 23 Sept. 1809. all letters and applications for warrants . . . 28 iVoi>. 1810. Capt. Lord FitzRoy Somerset appointed . • 1 Jan- 1811. Missing . , 194 explanations, if required, in the returns. (See Returns) 8 Sept, 1809. four men, in the — regt., explanation required . 21 /w/y, 1810. Money 194 frequent loss of, directions for its conveyance < . 4 il/«y, 1810. Mules 195 improperly attached to regiments . • . . 19 J/ay, 1809. rations for, (.S:ee Forage) .... 30M«y, 1809. an allowance made for, public mules no longer . . IJune, 1809. number attached to each regiment of infantry and cavalry 19 June, 1809. Paymasters to receive bat money, the same as Surgeons, for 23 June, 1809. the camp kettle, not to be otherwise employed . . A July, 1809. bringing in provisions. (5ee CommissaRIAT) . 21 ./?//«/, 1809. allowance for shoeing . . . . .21 May, 1810. (see Escorts) . , . . . 10 Apr. 1811. to be inspected by Generals commanding brigades . . 30 Jpr. 1812. Mule Equipment 199 the mule equipment to be inspected also . . 7 ■^^"'■. 1813. Mules, Tent 199 (,w Tents) ...... 1 M/r. 1813. all officers on embarkation allowed to dispose of the tent mules (formerly Camp KettmO . . .22 May, 1814. Murder 199 details of one commlitcd l)y British soldiers , , 24 /w/y, 1810. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 325 N. Necessaries <> . % . (see IIospiTAi, Ticket in Appendix) • • . Keturns of and ticket, neglect iu men sent to hospital . neglect of inspection of, in men sent to hospital. (See Hospital) ...... inspection of, in search of plunder, (See Stragglers) (see Hospital) . . . . . . («ee Detachments) . > . . . (see Equipment) ..... inspection of enjoined. (See General Courts Martial, Privates) ...... («ee Pay) ...... Nominal Lists (see Sick Absent) . * • • « ( — — ) . • . . • o. « . • Page . 200 17 Dec. 6 Ju/y, 1809. 1810. * 12 Ju/y, UJithj, 3 Oct. 1810. 1810. 1810. 23 May, 18 If 26 Sept. ^ Aug, 1812. 1813. 200 14 Feb, 22 Aug, 1813. 1813. October Minute remarks of the Duke of Wellington, when Commander in Chief, on the'interference of Officers ; and on the respon- sibility of General OfScers for the Staff Officers employed under them ...... 201 Oct. 1827. Officers (see Lisbon) ..... ( ) ..... (see Reprimand) .... (see Medical Boards) .... (see Hospital) .... to report themselves when passing towns . . (see Detachments) .... ( ) .... (see Post Office) .... (see Servants) . . . • • want of attention in. (See Doors) sick absent. (See Medical Boards) . . conduct of, at the Lisbon theatres, &c. . (see Quarters) ..... (see Confidential Reports) . • • (see General Orders and Madrid) . • (see General Orders) . • duties required of. (See General Courts Martial, CERs) . . . • • obedience to orders, required of. (See Ammukition) 202 14 Mar. 1809. . 20 Oct. 1809. 2 Apr. 1810. . n Aug. 1810. \ 20 Aug. 1810. 11 Oct. 1810. 3 Nov. 1810. 4 Nov. 1810. . 5 Nov. 1810. 12 Dec. 1810. . 5 Feb. 1811. , 25 Mar. 1811. . 4 Mar. 1812. 3 May, 1812. . 15 Aug. 1812. 18 Aug. 1812. Offi- , 26 Sept 1812. 27 Sept. 1812. 326 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Page Officers — (Continued.) (see Circular Letter) . . . . .28 .Vow. 1812. (see M-fGisTRAfEs)' .' ' . * \ ' '. ' ". 13 il%, 1813. those negligent 'of their duty will he sent home. (See France) ...... 8 Ocl. 1813. difficulty in finding quarters for, at Bordeaux . . I June, 1814. going home on leave, Admiral cannot provide passage . 5 June, 1814. those not doing duty to pi'oceed to Pavillac . . 15 June, 1814. (see General Courts Martial on) comparative rank of military and civil, at boards. (Seff Rank) 14 Mar. 1827. (see October Minute) , , ' . , Oct. 1827. Olive Trees . . . . ' 205 (see Huts) . ... . . .13 June, 1810. («ee Fire Wood) . .. . . .. _ 5 Dec. 1810. Orderly Dragoons ......,.'.,... 205 a Return of, to whom attached, to be sent in ' . .1 Maij, 1809. (see Cavalry) , ' . . . . ' . 14 Sepl. 1809. those detained by General Officers without permission . 15 Oct. 1810. the attention of the General Officers required to the orders > on ' . i - . . , - . 17 Oct. 1810. General and other Officers not entitled to, to send to their regiments ...... 7 May, 1811. («ee Cavalry) ..... 2 June, 18U. Orders * 20G (see General Ord'ers) Outrages . . . 206 (see Murder) . . . . . .24 July, 1810. (see Circular Letter) . . . " . 28 Nov. 1812. committed on entering France. (See France) . . 8 0c/. 1813. (see General Courts Martial, Officers and Privates ; Plunder; STRAboLERs)' Ovens 206 Commissaries of divisions always to ascertain the number of, and to have others built . . . . 17 June, 1809. T J - P. Parole and countersign 206 (jee Aj>vanceu Posts) . . . . . 16y«/y, 1812. Passports 206 all Officers who travel pQst to have . . . , 12 Jan, 1810. further explanations concerning . , #2? Jan. 1810. ^NDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 327 Page Pay 207 although not received^ the balances to be struck . . 1 June, 1809. stoppage of for rations ..... 2A Aug. 1809. impossible to procure money for, alterations in certificates 24 Jan. 1810. letter from the Deputy Paymaster General about . . ^ Feb. 1813. daily pay, arrangements for . . . . 3 Aug. 1813. certificate required on the back of Monthly Returus . 2'i Aug. 1813. balances of, how to be paid . . . . 7 Sept. 1813. Paymaster General . . . 210 a guard to be attached to the chest during the march . 27 June, 1809. money paid to, the receipts to be taken . . 9 July, 1810. Paymasters ................ 211 («ee Judge Advocate) ..... 2T July, 1811. to pay to the Deputy Paymaster General on account of the Commissary General .... 4 May, 1814. Pig Shooting , 211 unmilitary practice of, two men hanged for . . \Q Nov. 1812. {see Circular Letter) .... 28 Nov. 1812. Plunder 212 (see Captures) attention of Officers required to prevent . 19 Miy, 1809. {see Cantonments and Stragglers) . . .29 May, 1809. of inhabitants bringing in provisions . . . 2 Aug. \8()2. of mules bringing provisions . . • • Q Aug. 1809. (iee Bee Hives) . . . • • • \6 Aug. 1809. of the bakeries in Badajo^ . . . . 4 Se/j/. 1809, (see Bee Hiyes) . , . . - • . 7 Sept. 1809. ( ) . . . . . .12 Sept. 1809. ( ) . . . . . 14 Sept. 1809. inspection of soldiers' packs. (5ee Stragglers) . . 3 0c/. 1810. two men hung for, in the town of Leyria . . 3 Oct. 1810. a village plundered of corti by th6 — reg. . . -17 Affi""- 1811. safeguards to be placed in villages to prevent . . 18 Mar. 1811. plunder from the enemy, but not from the inhabitants . 20 Mar. 1811. No. 2 of the order of ihe 17th March, no longer in force 26 Mar. 1811. to be prevented, particularly by the Portuguese troops . 10 Apr. 1811. . \ZApr. 1811. (see General Courts Martial, Privates) . . 21 July, 18lt. (see Stragglers) ..... 2 Aug. 1811. (see Portuguese Troops) . . . . 2G Aug. 1811. {see Badajoz) ..... 8 Apr. 1812. the Officers and Non-commissioned Officers responsible for 10 June, 1812. the palace of the Retiro plundered. (See Madrid) . \5 Aug. 1812. (see Stragglers) . . . . . 16 Nov. 1812. (see Circular Letter) ...... 28 AW. 181?. 323 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Portuguese Authorities 217 want of respect shown to, by Officers and soldiers • 7 Dec. 1811. Portuguese Commissariat 217 arrangements to be made when supplies are furnished . 19 Mar. 1811. Portuguese Officers 218 rules to be observed respecting leave to . . .3 Nov, 1811. Portuguese Troops 219 to keep themselves clean ..... \\ Apr. 1811. (ifd- Plunder) ..... I'i Apr. 1811. plunder the people coming with provisions . . 2(3 Aug. 1811. {see Rolls) . . . . . . \1 Feb. 1812. Post Horses 219 how to be changed, if necessary to be employed . . 23 May., 1809. Post Houses 220 neither Officers, nor soldiers, nor horses to be billetted in IG 3Iar. 1814. Post Office 220 allowance to the Serjeant Post Master at Head Quarters . 6 May^ 1809. {see Detachments) ..... 24 June, 1809. arrangements at, for the packet from Lisbon . . 30 Oct. 1809. conduct of Officers to the Post Master at Lisbon . 4 Nov. 1810. Pressing 221 stopping supplies positively forbid . . .25 June, 1809. {tee Carts) ...... 7 Sept. 1809. great inconvenience in these irregularities . . A Aug. 1810. («ee General Courts Martial, Officeus) . . 19 .7"/^, 1811. ( , Privates) . . 1 Dec. 1811. Prisoners of War 222 Provost to take charge of . . • • 19 May, 1809. to be seat to the rear ..... 16 Mar. 1811. to proceed to the rear under escort . . . 20 il/ar. 1811. Prisoners of War, British 222 Od. a day to be stopped from the full pay of all British sol- diers, prisoners with the enemy, until they join a Dritish Corps ...... 26Jtt/y, 1810. Prize Money for the Peninsula , 223 {sec Prize Muney, G. O. 1815.) Proclamation in France 22.3 translation of, for the protection of property . . 5 ^/ar. 1814. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 329 Promotion ♦ 223 recommendations for the vacancies required , , 10 Ocf, 1810. three Serjeants to be recommended for. (5ee Thanks) . IG Mar. 1811. names of Officers for, to be sent to the Military Secretary 8 3Ia)j, 1811. Provisional Battalion . . . consolidation of five battalions to form a 224 6 June, 1811. Provost Marshal two assistants to be appointed . . • to receive 1 81. each to purchase horses . two more to be appointed, recommendations required . to be kept on the strength of regiments ' on command ' a Corporal's guard of dragoons to attend Head Quarters (see Wine) . . . . • all prisoners and deserters to be sent to the . (see Plunder) , , . • • ( ) . . . . , (see Bee Hives) . . c . bat and forage allowance as Ensigns . . . (see Plunder) ..... Assistant Provost dismissed for neglect of duty . (see Stragglers and Plunder) Assistant Provost — dismissed for repeated intoxication no deduction to be made for rations of duties of and powers of, defined by the Commander of the Forces ...... (see Vegetables) .... (see Forage) , > . . . (see Vegetables) .... (see Pig Shooting) ..... Assistant Provost dismissed for neglect of duty 224 3 May, 5 Ma>j, IC June, 20 June, 27 June, 16 Ju/i/, 29 Juli/, 2 Auff. 9 ^iig. 16 Atcg. 27 Aug. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 3 Oct. 30 Oct. 9 Jan. 180!). 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1810. 1810. 1811. 1 Nov. 1811. 10 June, 1812. 16 Ju/if, 1812. 1 Jug. 1812. 16 Nov. 1812. 30 Jan. 1814, Punishment object of assembling troops to witness. (See General Courts Martial, Privates) .... 228 3 3far. 1811. Purveyor's Department clerks in, to receive 18/. to purchase a horse . . 8 May, 1809 Board to examine arms, &c., in charge of hospital, ticket, &.c. 17 Dec. 1809. 228 Q. Quarters no Officer, excepting of the Quarter Master General's de- partment, to apply to a magistrate for • . 229 9 Ju/>/, 1809. 330 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Page QvARTEVts— (Continued) , , . . . . ^ the Officers of the Quarter Master General's depai-tment to keep registers of 17 S^f^ 1809. principles laid down for Lisbon to be applicable . . 13 Z>ec. 1809. {see Cantonments and Inuabitants) ... 28 Dec. 1809. occupied by the enemy to be well cleaned , . . 16 iVo«. 1810. complaints of the inhabitants of Officers . . 14 Sept. 1811. Officers of the medical department, to be removed from, at Santarem, to their tents, should there bo more complaints 4 Mar. 1812. magistrate to allot for, or for hospitals . • .22 Oct. 1813. R. Rank 232 not to be laid aside or assumed at pleasure. {See General Courts Martial, Officers) ... 17 Sept. 1813. comparative rank of Military and Civil Officers on Boards . 14 Mar. 182?. Rations 234 troops not to pay full price of^ since the 22d July . 9 Mff. 1809. troops to pay from the 25th August . • , • 27 Aug. 1809. form of return for. (See Commissariat and Appendix) . 7 Oct. 1809. Reports '^'^^ Officers to be particular as to dates and places . . 110c/. 1810. To be particular in specifying. (5ee Enemy) . • 7 .^«yj 1811. Reprimand . ' . . • • • • • • 234 (see General Courts Martial, Officers) to Captain , of the — reg. . . ' . 2 Apr. 1810. Requisitions • • 235 (see Commissariat) . . . . .4 May, 1809. disobedience of General Orders respecting . . 7 0c/. 1809. attention to orders respecting . . . .8 Dec. 1809. irregularity of . . • . • 2 Mar. 1812. repeated orders respecting. (See Forage) , . 7 Mar. 1814. (»ee Forage) ..... 8 Mar. 1814. Returns 236 particular attention required in the correctness of . . T Sept. 1809. of sick absent required .... 8 Sept. 1809. of sick. (See Hospital) ..... 9 Sept. 1809. mistakes in, frequent and glaring, rules for making . 24 Sept. 1809. of the army cannot be made up, unless sent in . .9 Oct. 1810. only ten regiments have seat iu the required . , 14 0c/. 1810. neglect in sending in . . . • .9 Dec. 1812. INDEX FROM 1800 TO 1814. 331 Page Rice . .- . .- .- .- . ....•.-. 239 to be issued to the troops. (.See Soup) . . 26 Oct. 1810. the allowance of, to cease. (See- Soup) . . . 16 Nov. 1810. to recommence. (See Soup) . 4 Dec. 1810. RiFLKS . ..*.'.. . 239 5th battalion, 60th regiment, recommended to the General Officers commanding brigades of infantry . . 6 Ma>/, 1809. Robbery 239 («ee G-ENERAL CotJitxa Martial, Privates) . . 13 Oct. 1813. ( , ) Rolls 240 to be called every two hours. (See Plunder} , ' .2 ^ug. 1809. ( ) . 9 ^itff. 1809. — — ■ ■ (Sec Bek HivE.s) .' . ]6 ^uy. 1809. (See Plunder) . 17 J/ar. 1811. no longer in force. (See Plunder) . . . 26 M/r. 1811. of the — Caqadores to be called every hour . . 17 Feb. 1812. to be called every hour. (SeeBADAjoz) . » . 8 Apr. 1812. Route 240 always to specify where to receive rations . . 20 June, 1809. (see Detachments) . . . . .24 June, 1809. all Officers or troops marching from one place to another, to be furnished with .... 20 Oct. 1809. Form of Route. (See Appendix) s. Salt 241 to be procured in sufficient quantities for the men . . 15 Jufy, 1809. the salt of salt meat to be taken care of by the men . 27 A'ou. 1810. issues of, to be made by Commissariat, to be paid for • . ^ Dec. 1810. Salt Meat 241 to be issued two days in each week . . . 26 Oct. 1810. Sentries . ... . . ..'.*.'. 241 Spanish and Portuguese. (See General Courts Martial, Officers) . . . ' • • -16 Sept. 1809. . ( ) 29 Nov. 1 809. (»ee Officers) ..... 25 ./Ifar. 1811. 332 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Pflg« Servants, Soldiers 242 («ce Genbual Courts Martial, Pkivates) • . 30 Jan. 1810. Paymasters', Quarter ]\lasters', Oflicers', on leave, rules for 5 Nov. 1810. Staff Surgeon Las a soldier servant contrary to orders 3 Feb. 1813. Servants, Native 24.3 returns of required . . • • .3 May, 1809< orders are republished, with additions . . 29 Nov. 1809. to be allowed to Medical StalT. (See Hospital) . . & July, 1811. to return home with the Portuguese army . . 28 31ay, 1814. Shirts 245 Commissary General, how to be paid for . . . 21 JiwejlSOO. requisitions to be made for two each man . . 27 -^ug. 1809. a Board to assemble to fix the price of . . .29 Aug. 1809. (see Equipment) .... * 7 Sept. 1809. Shoes 245 requisitions to he made for, 6000 pairs having arrived . 31 May, 1809. two pairs each to be received by two brigades . . 4 June, 1809. the army to be completed to two pairs each . .8 June, 1 809. to receive ...... 21 J«rte, 1809. requisitions to be sent in to complete two pairs each , 27 Aug. 1809. (see Equipment) ..... 7 Sept. 1809. regiments in want of, to apply to the Quarter Master General . . . . . .9 Dec. 1809. to be paid for by the Paymaster into the military chest 16 Jan. 181 1. given gratis to those with their regiments between 15 and 19 Nov. ...... 20 Nov. 1812. given gratis to those with their regiments on the late marches . . . . . . .24 Mar. 1814. Shooting 247 forbidden in the park of Mafra, without permission . 19 0c/. 1810. requesting parks and preserves to be respected . . 23 Dec. 1810. Sick Absent 248 nominal lists of required .... \i Feb. 1813. . . . .14 Aug. 1813. of men unaccounted for . 22 ^m*^. 1813. Sieges, &c 249 working parties required ..... 70c/. 1811. fascines, gabions, &c. to be made . . . \l] Den. 1811. returns of miners in the several regiments, required . 3 J(in. 1812. Officers required to act as engineers . . 15 71/ar. )812. Officers permitted to act as engineers . . . 26 3/a;-. 1812, INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 333 Page Sieges, &c. — (^Continued.) fascines, gabions, &c., to be made, &c. . , 14 Jiij. 1812. working parties do not perform their duty . . 10c/. 1{{12. again complained of . . • . , 3 Oct. 1812. Officers desirous of acting as engineers, to report themselves 11 July, 1813. Smuggling 252 in landing stores at Lisbon, rules to prevent . . 8 Sept. 1809. Snuff 252 (see Tobacco) ...... Soap 252 (5ee Tobacco) . . 4 . . 28 Feb. 1811. Soup 252 rice to be supplied, for . . « . .26 Oct, 1810. to be discontinued ..... IG Nov. 1810. to be resumed . . . • • • 4 Dec. 1810. rice or flour to be issued, for . • . « 1 Jucf. 1812. barley flour not to be issued unless none other . . 8 Aug. 1812. Spirits 253 to be mixed with water previous to being issued . 1 Jug. 1812. to be mixed with three times the quantity of water . . Q Aug. 1812, Spring Waggons 254 three to be attached to each division to carry the sick, packs, or arms . . • . .5 Oct. 1810. Squads 254 (»e(? Cantonments) ..... 29 il/ay, 1809. Stables 254 precautions to be taken iu those occupied lately by the enemy . ..... \T Nov. 18l0. Staff 254 General Officers to send in lists of their . . 1 May, 1809. Officers of, to use post horses when required . . 23 Maij, 1809. {see Forage) . . . . . .23 June, 1 809. number of horses increased, no longer to use post horses . 24 Jutie, 1809. to be quartered with their divisions . . . ^ July, 1809. Officers to cease to belong to the, imder certain circum- stances . . . . . .18 Dec. 1809. nominal returns of, required .... 24 Sept. 1810. accuracy of movement, dependent on the Officers of . 23 Jnlj, liUl. one, to be always ill camp or cantonments . . 21 Moy, IS13. on leading the column. (See Coi.usin oi- March) . • 17 Jxne, 1813. {see October SIikvte) , > • * • Oct. 1C27. 334 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Staff Allowance Page 256 (see Command Temporary) ( ) 4 Aug. 1810. 10 Feb. 1812. Staff Corps of Cavalry formation of ..... 13 Mar. 1813, returns of men recommended for, required . . 28 Mar. 1813. to be continued on the strength of regiments ' on com- mand' ... . 2TJpr. 1813 256 States the weekly, to be transmitted (see Returns) (see Daily States) 257 1 June, 1809. 7 Sept. 1809. 11 July, 1811. 27 Sept. 1812. Stoppages (see Pkisoners of Wau, British) (see Pay) (see Paymaster) 257 20 July, 1810. ^iAug. 1813. 4 Jitly, 1814. Stragglers ........;.., returns of men left behind required reports of absentees on the march required Officers to return and collect ... wounded by the inhabitants . . . , . - (see Provost Marshal) .... (see Bee Hives) .... report of what number of men were returned absent from the ranks yesterday in Brigadier General 's corps from three regiments which will be sent to garrison (seePiA'NDER) . . . • . report of men of the — division absent . . 30 stragglers taken by the enemy . Stragglers of the 7th division, great irregularities the number of, so very large, calling attention to . more than 100 taken by the enemy two murdered from misconduct to inhabitants (see Pio SnooTiNo.) Commanding Officer of the — reg. to be put in arrest .... (see CiucuLAR Letter) .... in France. (See Proclamation) . 257 26 May, 29 May, 1 June, 13 June, 16 June, . 16 Aug. 29 July, \ 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 2 Aug. 28 Ju/y, 31 July, Aug. 16 Nov. 28 Nov. 5 Mar. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1809. 1810. 1810. 1810. 1810. 1811. 1812. 1812. 1812. 1812. 1812. 1814. INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. 335 Page SUPPLTES, FORCIBLE SEIZURE OF 263 (see Buead) . ' . ' . . . .20 May^ 1809. irregularity of regiments in the rear, impossible to carry on operations . . . . . 20 Mar. 1811. Suspension of Hostilities 263 agreed upon between the English and French armies . \Q Apr. 1814. («ee Convention of Tod louse.) T. Telegraph in the Lines „ . . . 264 communicating intelligence to Head Quarters . 13 Oct. 1810. Tents, Officers 264 when the army is in huts, requisitions to be made for . 24 May, 1809. (see Huts) . . . . . . 13 June, 1809. a further issue of, for Officers . . . .26 June, 1809. a return and state of those issued to be sent in . 18 Mar. 1810. a supply of. (See Equipment) . - . . .29 Apr. 1810. if not now taken by Officers, not to be allowed hereafter 30 Apr, 1812. Tents -..=.. 265 to be issued to the troops, requisitions for the number . 1 Mar. 1813. (see Great Coats) ..... 25 Apr. 1813. regulations for the supply issued . . . . 1 Jl/ay, 1813. Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 for the passage of the Douro . . ' . . 12 May, iSOO. for the Battle of Talavera de la Reyna . . . 29 Jw/y, 1809. from the King for ^ — ^ -. > . . • 10 Sept. 1809. from Parliament for — — - . . . 4 Mar. 1810. for the Battle of Busaco .... 30 Sept. 1810. for the conduct of the troops during Massena's retreat from Por- tugal ... . .- . . 16 Mir. 1811. from Parliament for — — -. . 24 il/ay, 1811. from Parliament for Albuera .... 2T June, 1811. for the action at El Bodon . • . . 2 0c/. 1811. from the Prince Regent of Portugal . . . 10 Oc7. 1811. from the Prince Regent and Commander' in Chief, for Arroyo I\Iolinos ..... 1 Jan. 1812. for Cindad Rodrigo ..... 22 Jan. 1812. for from the Cortes of Spain . . 25 Fe6. 1812. for Badajoz , . . . . • 7 Apr. 1812. from Parliament, for Ciudad Rodrigo . . 26 Apr, 1812. 33G INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1SL4. Page Thanks — (Continued) from the Prince Regent for Badajoz , • .16 Mat/, 1812. from Parliament for Badajoz . . . 29 3%, 1812. for the Forts in Salamanca . . . .28 June, 1812. for the Battle of Salamanca .... 23 /w/y, 1812. from the Prince Regent for Salamanca . . .8 Sept. 1812. from Parliament for Salamanca . . . 18 il/ar. 1813. for the Battle of Yittoria ..... 22 June, \813. from the Regency of Portugal . . . 14 5ep/. 1813, from the Prince Regent for the capture of St. Sebastian . 27 Sept. 181 3. from the Prince Regent for passage of the Bidassoa . 1 Abr. 1813. from the Prince Regent for passage of the Nivelle . 15 Dec. 1813. from the Prince Regent for passage of the Nive . 12 Jan. 1814. from the Prince Regent for the Battle of Orthes . . lo Apr. 1814. for the conduct of the troops in France . • 16 Apr. 1814. on the termination of the campaign . . . 21 Apr. 1814. from Parhament for the battle of Orthes . . 2o Apr. I8\i. on taking leave of the army .... 14 June, 1814. Theatres , 285 («ee Officers) ..... 25 il/ar, 1811. on the conduct of the Officers at Toulouse , . 2 May, 1814. Tobacco 285 contractors of, to be protected in selling . . 28 Feb. 1811. Towns 286 shelter in, during the day, on account of the heat, when near the enemy ...... IT Ju///, 1812. shelter in, repeated . . • . .20 J' be allowed to plimdcr . . JO June 1812. the followers rf the army to be prevented plundering , 1 Aug. 1812. Veteran Battalion 288 the formation of the IStli, from the invalids , , 17. Mar. 1813, INDEX rnoM 1809 to 1814. 337 Page Veterinary Surgeons 289 additional allowances to . . . . .15 Jvhj^ 1009. .... 17 Oct. 1811. Vineyards 289 damage to, liy mules and other animals . . .18 Dec. 1013. ViSITINGS 289 (see Cantonments) .... 29 May, 1009. Vouchers, Irregular 289 attention of the Officers called to . . . b Apr. 1810. w. Waggons, Spring 290 {see Spring Waggons) .... 5 Oct. 1810. Warrants 290 how to be signed in the absence of the Military Secretary 19 Feb. 1810. {see Military Secretary) . . . .28 Nov. 1810. War Office 290 calling the attention of Officers commanding regiments, to the irregularity in sending in returns, &c. . . 2 Sept. 1811. great inattention, letter from Secretary at War . 17 -^"y. 1812. again complaining of delays . . . .2 Sept. 1812. .... 19 Jan. 1813. .... 2GJan. 1813. .... 2 May, 1814. Watering Horses 292 care to be taken. (See Forage) . . . \ July, 1809. until two hou IS before or after feeding . . . \\ Aug. 1809. Wine 293 forms no part of the soldiers' rations ... 19 jMay, 1809. ■when more than one day's rations are issued, not . . 24 June, 1809. the sale of, not to be interfered with . . . 16J«/y, 1809. a ration of spirits to be issued, in lieu of . . .20 Aug. 1809. for the sick on a])])lication of Surgeons . . 29 ^w^^. 1809. sick to receive, when required by Medical Officers . 4 Sept. 1809. convalescents at Belem not to have. (5fe Hospital) . 23 Oc7. 1810. Wine Casks • 293 not to be destroyed for fuel • * • • 23 Abv. 1810. Z 338 INDEX FROM 1809 TO 1814. Page Women, &c 294 to be prevented buying up bread ... 23 Aug. 1809. to be prevented coming from Lisbon with the clothing . \ Oct. 1809. widows and orphans, and of soldiers dying abroad . 14 Sept. 1810. regulations as to rations for .... 8 Dec. 1811. (see Vegetables) ..... 1 Atiff. 1812. foreign women followers of the army . . 26 Apr. 1814. THE GENERAL ORDERS OF FIELD MARSHAL THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON, K. G., &c. &c. &c. IN THE LOW COUNTRIES AND IN FRANCE. FROM APRIL llTH TO DECEMBER 31sT, 1815. Z3 G. O. Bruxelles, llth April, 1815. 1. His Royal Higlmess the Prince Regent, having ap- pointed Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington to be Commander of His Majesty's Forces on the continent of Europe, all reports are in future to be made to His Grace. G. O. Bruxelles, 25th April, 1815. 15. The following orders, issued by the late Commanders of the Forces, General Lord Lynedoch, and General His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, and by the present Commander of the Forces, are to be considered as standing orders, and are to be obeyed accordingly. (Signed) E. Barnes, Adjutant General. GENERAL ORDERS. ACCOMPTS (MILITARY.) G. O. Paris, 8th Aug. 1815. 6 and 7. (^ee War Office.) G. O. Paris, 1st Sept. 1815. 1 and 2. Explanations not yet sent. (See War Office.) ACCOMPTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. G. 0. Bruxelles, 8th June, 1815. 4. (See Commissariat.) ADDRESSES. G. 0. Tholen, \8th Dec. 1813. 7. General Officers and heads of departments are requested to cause their names to be affixed, in large and legible characters, upon the principal door of their quarters. G. O. Bruxelles, 24th Aug. 1814. 2. All General and Staff Officers, and Adjutants of corps, at Head Quarters, will, without loss of time, send their addresses to the Adjutant General's Office. 3. All Officers arriving at Head Quarters will call at the Adju- jutant General's Office, and leave their addresses and reasons for coming. G. O. Bruxelles, 28th March, 1815. 2. All ouards at the grates of towns where there are Commandants, are to be provided with their names and addresses. ALARM (FALSE.) G. O. Nivelle, 20th June, 1815. 3. Stragglers spreading. (See Stragglers.) 5. Punishment for spreading. (See Stragglers.) 344 ALLOWANCE — AMMUNITION. ALLOWANCE. G, O. Oudenbosch, 2'ith Jan. 1314. 4. Clerks in the Commissariat Department are allowed 25/. for the purchase of a horse. When stationed at depots, they will draw forage for one horse. When in th.e field, or in charge of the Com- missariat diities of a brigade of infantry' or regiment of cavalry, they are permitted to draw forage for two horses. G. O. Groot Zundertt, Uth Feb. 1814. 8. Clerks in the Purveyor's Department will receive 18/. for the , purchase of a horse on taking the field, for which they will draw forage. This will be paid by the Commissary General on the appli- cation of the Purveyor General, and on the receipt of the person claiming' the allowance. G. O. BnixeUes, I8th March, 1815. 3. (See Bat LIorses.) G . O . Bruxelles, 1 9 th March, 1815. 2. {See Bat Horses.) G. O. Bruxelles, lid March, 1815. 2 and 3. (See Bat Horses.) G. 0. Bruxelles, IZth April, 1815. 4. {See Bat Horses.) G. O. Bruxelles, 3Qth April, 1815. 4. For bat horses to Surgeons, Paymasters, Adjutants, Veterinary Surgeons, and Serjeant Saddlers ; to Quarter blasters for intrenching tools, and to Captains of troops. (See Bat Horses.) AMxMUNITION. G. O. H. M. S. Ulysses, \Ath Dec. 1813. 3. The ammunition of soldiers going into general hospital is to be delivered into tlie store of the Officer commanding the artillery of the brigade or division to which the regiment belongs, with a return of the quantity, which the Officer commanding the artillery will direct his Commissary or Store Keeper to receive. Commanding Officers of regiments are to adopt means for the preservation of the ammuni- tion of soldiers in regimental hospitals. 4. When men are sent to general or detachment hospitals, by any regiment, the Officer conunanding must report 1o the General Offi- cer commanding the brigade, whether this order has been obeyed. ARMS AND ACCOUTREMENTS. 345 G. O. H. M. S. Ulysses, IGth Dec. 1813. 1. Commanding Officers of corps are requested to pay the most particular attention to the preservation of the ammunition and flints. The Commander of the Forces takes it for granted, that the ammuni- tion is inspected daily, and he desires it to be explained to the men ; that they will be charged in their accompts for all ammunition care- lessly lost or destroyed, besides incurring the punishment due to so serious a neglect of duty, and disobedience of orders. All requisitions for ammunition will be transmitted to the Deputy Adjutant General, without whose counter signature no issue will be made by the Com- manding Officers of artillery attached to brigades or divisions. G, o. Tholen, I8fh Dec. 1813. 1. The Commanding Officers of regiments will make a report to the Officers commanding the brigades, at the moment they find any ammunition of any man, in the regiment they command, damaged or deficient, in order that a requisition may not be made out at a moment a coi'ps is to march. G O. Calmhout, 30th Jan. 1814. I. It is to be understood, that the stoppage from the soldiers on account of cartridges lost or made away with, ought always to have been, and must in future be, -id. for each cartridge, and Id. for each flint. G. G. Bruxelles, lih Oct. 1814. 10. The General Order of the 30th January last, directs that 4c/. shall be the price of each cartridge lost or damaged by neglect : the amount of money, collected on this account, is to be stated always in the weekly states, and carried on from one return to another, until directions are given for its disposal. II. When regiments return ammunition lost or damaged by neglect, it is expected that they will at the same time state that the money for the same has been stopped. ARMS AND ACCOUTREMENTS. G. O. H.M.S. Ulysses, Uth Dec. 1813. 2. Of men in hospital, register to be kept by the Purveyor. 5. A report of disobedience of the orders to be made by the Pur- veyors. {See Purveyor's Department and Hospital, and Form of Hospital Ticket in Appendix. Form No. 3.) 346 ARMY. ARMY. QQ Bruxelles,\lthApril,\S\5. 7. The army is to be formed into brigades and divisions. 8 to 22. Lists of the regiments and battalions composing Ten brigades of British infantry. Two brigades of infantry, King's German Legion. Six brigades of Hanoverian infantry, and forming the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, and 6th divisions of infantry. 35. A brigade of the Royal Artillerj^ nine-pounders, is attached to each division. 39. The remaining troops and brigades of the Royal Artillery will continue in reserve until otherwise disposed of. 40. The British and Hanoverian Cavalry are to be brigaded aS follows : — Seven brigades of British and King's German Legion Cavalry. One brigade of Hanoverian Cavalry. 49. It being desirable to amalgamate the two armies, the Anglo- Hanoverian and that of the Netheriands, in order that the troops which are to act together, may be accustomed to each other, and that the whole consolidated force may with facility move in a uniform manner, having one great object in view. 50. The infantry and artillery, therefore, of the Allied armies, will, for the present, be divided into two great Corps : the first of which will be under the orders of His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, and the second under the command of Lieut. General Lord Hill. 51. The first Corps will be composed of the troops Anglo- Hanove- rian, as follow, viz., The 1st and 3d divisions of infantry, with the artillery attaclied to them, and the following troops of the Nether- lands, viz.. The 2d and 3d divisions of the army of the Netherlands, with a battery of foot artillery, and a battery of horse artillery, and the division of cavalry of the Netherlands. 52. The Second Corps will be composed of the troops Anglo- Ha- noverian, as follow, viz., ^J'he 2d and 4th divisions of infantry, with the artillery attached to them, and Colonel Kstorfi"s brigade of Hano- verian cavalry, with the troops of the Netherlands, as follow, viz. The Indian brigade, and the 1st division, with a battery of foot artillery, and a battery of horse artillery. 53. His Royal Highness Prince Frederick of Orange will command the troops of the Netherlands, in the Second Corps, under the orders of Lieut. General Lord Hill. 54. The StafFof the army of the Netherlands will remain attached ARREST — ARTIFICERS — ARTIFICERS AND LABORERS. 347 to His "Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, and His Royal High- ness will have the goodness to make arrangements for attaching to the Second Corps such Staff Officers as may be necessary. 55. Notwithstanding this amalgamation, every thing which regards the discipline of the Officers and soldiers of each nation, the provi- sioning, clothing, and equipment, the means of transport, &c., &c., will be under the direction of the Officers, military and civil, of each nation. The General commanding each Corps d'Armee will give orders for all other matters. G-, o, Bruxelles, 2\st May, 1815. 22. Six troops of horse artillery are attached to the cavalry, and placed under the direction of Lieut. General the Earl of Uxbridge. G-. O. Bruxelles, 1th June, 1815. 2 to 6. Five troops and brigades, in addition, attached to the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th divisions of infantry. ARREST. G. O. Paris, I9th Oct. 1815. - 1. Lieut. of the — , and Lieut. of the — regts., are to be placed in arrest, wherever they may be found, for having quitted their detachments without leave ; in consequence of \vhich conduct the greatest irregularities w^ere committed by the detachments on the road. ARTIFICERS. G. O. Bruxelles, Wh April, 1815. 10. A return of the artificers in each regiment will be transmitted immediately to the Adjiitant General, under the following heads, — Miners, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Wheelwrights, Collar Makers, Black- smiths, Whitesmiths, Butchers, Bakers, &c. The increase or de- crease is to be noticed on the back of the monthly return. ARTIFICERS AND LABORERS. G. O. Bruxelles, 22rf March, 1815. 11 As much difficulty and inconvenience to the service would 348 ARTILLERY BAGGAGE. occur in the payment of the several persons employed in the different field works and fortifications, if it were to be made to every individual, tlic Commander of the Forces approves that the heads of the several branches of artificers, as well as the sub-foremen of the parties of laborers, shall receive the amount of the pay lists for those imme- diately under their ordeis ; and that their signature shall be a suffi- cient voucher to the Commissary General. T ARTILLERY G. O. Tholen, l^h Dec. 1813. 12. ((See Commissariat.) G. O . Bruxetles, 1 1 ih April, 1815. 35. {See Army.) 39. {See Army.) G, 0. Bruxelles, 23d April, 1815. 5. The several brigades of artillery, attached to divisions, are to join their several divisions, by route from the Quarter Master General, forthwith, as directed. G. O. Bruxelles, 3lst May, 1815. 22. Six troops attached to the cavalry. {See Army.) G, O. Bruxelles, 7th June, 1815. 2 to 6. Five troops and brigades, in addition, attached to divisions. {See Army.) BAGGAGE. G. O. H. M. S. Ulysses, Uth Dec. 1813. 2. {See Column ov Marcci.) G, 0. Oudenbosch, 27th Jan. 1814. G. {See Head Quarters.) G. O. Bruxelles, I7th March, 1815. 2. The heavy baggage of the British regiments and King's Ger- man Legion will be sent into dop6t forthwith to Ostend, and that of the Hanovorian corps to Antwerp : all sicl<, unable to march, are at the same time to be sent to these places. BAGGAGE. 340 G. O. Bruxelles, 19 th March, 1815. 5 to 10. (See Carriages and Carts.) G. O. Bruxelles, \3th April, 1815. 3. The orders have ah-eady directed that all baggage belonging to the Officers and soldiers of the army, with the exception of that be- longinp" to General Officers and to heads of departments, shall be carried on horses; and the Commander of the Forces requests that the General Officers commanding divisions and brigades, will report forthwith to the Adjutant General, whether these orders have been obeyed, and provision made accordingly for the several individuals concerned ; and, particularly, whether the regimental surgeons have provided themselves with the means of carrying the medical panniers, and the Paymasters with the means of carrying the I'eofimental books. 4. jVIajor Kelly, as Quarter Master General, will be attached to Head Quarters, and will have the superintendence of the Quarters at Head Quarters, and of the baggage of the army. G. O. Bruxelles, 24th May, 1815. 5. In order that the baggage of the army may be regulated, the Commander of the Forces i-equests, that the General commanding the cavalry, and the General Officers commanding divisions of infantry, will recommend a steady Serjeant to be appointed Assistant Baggage Master to the cavalry, and an Assistant Baggage Master to each division of infantry. 6. The Assistant Baggage Masters will have the same pay and allowances as the Assistant Provost Marshals. 7. It will be the duty of the Assistant Baggage Master to have a reofular return of the basforagfe beloncfinor to the division which is to march under his direction, by regiments, departments, brigades, and divisional stalf, specifying how moved, and the name of the driver. 8. To see that every carriage in the division is marked with the name of the individual, or department, or the number of the regiment, to which it belongs. 9. To see that the baggage belonging to the division marches in regular order, according to the route which will be given for it from time to time. 10. He will make such returns to the Officer at the head of the baggage department as he may occasionally require. G. O. Bruxelles, 2Sth May, 1815. 1 to 4. (See Carriages and Carts.) 350 BAGGAGE MASTERS — BARRACKS. Q._ o. Joiicourt, 25ih June, 1815. 1 to 5. (See Baggage Masters.) 6. The Commander of the Forces has observed the greatest irregularity among the baggage. Private baggage and women are put upon the carts destined to carry tents and hospital stores, and the consequence is tliat they cannot get on, and they delay every thing else. If the Commander of the Forces should observe such a practice again, he will order the private baggage to be burnt, and he will bring the OtRcer to whom it belongs to a Court Martial for disobedience of orders. 7. The women must not be allowed to get upon the public carts. 8. The Commander of the Forces begs that the divisions will start from their ground at the hour ordered, particularly the cavalry ; and that they will march in the order fixed in the route. The baggage must be kept well closed up in the rear of each division or corps, according to the order given upon the subject through the Quarter Master General. G. O. Paris, 14th Aug. 18\5. 12. The Field Marshal observes, that it is contrary to the Orders for the Quarter Master of the — reg, to carry his baggage on a wao-ffon : and he desires the Commanding Officer of the — reg. will take care that this does not happen in future. G. O. Paris, Wth Dec. 1815. 7. The undermentioned Assistant Baggage Masters are retained on the strength of the Army of Occupation, and are to be attached to divisions, as follows. BAGGAGE MASTERS. G. O. Bruxelles, 24th May, 1815. 5 to 10. (See Baggage.) G. O. Joncourt, 25th June, 1815; 1 to 5. Five Serjeants appointed as Assistants to the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th divisions. BARRACKS. G. O. Tholen, I8th Dec. 1813. 1 to 10. Rules to be observed in. (See Cantonments.) G. O. [Paris, 28th Oct. 1815. 4 to 7. (See Cantonments.) BARRACKS. 351 (Copy.) ' Sir, Horse Guards, Z\st Dec. 1827. The Master General of the Ordnance, having represented to me the difficulties which have been experienced by the Officers of his department, at several of the foreign stations, in carrying on the duties of the Barrack Master, I deem it my duty to call your serious attention to this subject. Tlie orders for the regulation of Barracks proceeded from His Ma- jesty. They are the regulations of the service equally with those for regulating discipline, or any of its branches, and must be obeyed by all in His Majesty's service. No deviation from them can be allowed, excepting in cases of emergency, which must be reported forthwith for His Majesty's most gracious approbation ; and for which the Officer Commanding in Chief on the spot, may think proper to take upon him- self the authority; trusting that the circumstances under which he as- sumed such authority, which must be stated, will justify such assump- tion, and the deviation from order and regulation. This is the view which I have taken of these orders and regulations : and I must add, that unless the service is conducted according to this view ; unless the Barrack Master is supported by the Officer Com- manding in Chief, in carrying on his duties, under the direction and superintendence of the principal Officers of the Ordnance; and unless the Officers and troops are obliged by their superiors to obey the orders and regulations, to limit their occupation and use of the bar- rack and barrack furniture, to what is allowed by regulation, and what is directed by the Barrack Master, under the authority vested in him, great as the expense of this department is, it must be vastly in- creased : and that, after aU, the inconvenience to all must be immense, in order that a few may be able to enjoy advantages to which the re- gulations of the service do not entitle them. As an example of the truth of these general observations, I see that the deficiency of stores, at one of the principal garrisons, occu- pied by the troops upon the last general survey, arising chiefly from an undue and unnecessary interference with the duties of the Barrack Master, contrary to regulation, and an improper use and application of stores, amounts to ^£'3000 ! Having written thus much upon the subject in general, I will not enter into the detail of the different discussions which liave been brought under my view; but I must say, that in all, the Ordnance have been in the right. The Officers and troops must not have, at any station, more accom- modation than the regulations allow them. The use of single iron 352 BARRACKS. oedsteads has diminished the number, in ahiiost every Barrack, Avhich the same space would have accommodated under other circum- stances ; and it will not answer still further to diminish the number accommodated, after the diminution already caused by this arrange- ment. The regulations of the service have fixed the number to be accom- modated in each room ; these numbers must be accommodated accord- ino-ly ; and the surplus room and furniture must be at the disposition and under the care of the Barrack Master. In like manner. Officers' quarters and stables, not occupied by the Officers entitled to them under the regulations, must, under the regu- lations, be given over to the care, and be at the disposition of the Barrack Master : and I beg to observe, that my experience of the service, as well as in the office of Master General of the Ord- nance for eight years, has convinced me, that the Officers of the army, in general suffer much more from these deviations from order and regulation, than is at all compensated by any temporary con- venience which any individual may thereby enjoy. I have, therefore, to desire that His Majesty's orders and regula- tions, in respect to Barracks, may be strictly carried into execution in your command : and that the Barrack Master may be allowed to take possession and charge of his Barracks and Stores, and allot them according to regulation, and without the interference of any body. There is one part of this subject, however, to which I am desirous of drawing your attention more particularly ; and that is, the order which several Officei-s holding a foreign command have given, that Ihey should be fvn-nished with the rei)orts which the Barrack Master made to his immediate superiors, the Respective Officers of the Ord- nance. The intention in framing the regulations inider which the duties of the Barrack department are conducted, was, that its Officers should be guided by those rules and regulations alone ; and that they should be responsible for an obedience thereof, and for the care and expendi- ture of Stores and Money, to the Master General and Board of Ord- nance alone ; being the department of the state which is responsible to His Majesty and the Parliament, for the due administration of the affairs of the Barrack department, and the expenditure of the money granted by Parliament for its service. The Barrack Master, as well as the Respective Officers of the Ord- nance, and every other authority in the station, are under the general superintendence and orders of the Officer Conmianding in chief on each station ; whose duty it is to see that they obey the orders and regfulations for the conduct of the service entrusted to them : and the 353 BAT IICRSES. Barrack rogulations direct tliat the Barrack Master should produce to the Officer Coiuniandiiig- the troops, when required, all instructions or orders relatino- to the allowances or accommodation of the military. Other subjects not hdornjinij to the troops need not he produced. But the regulations do not contain a word respecting the reports to the Master Genercd and Board, or Respective OJJlcers, from the Bar- rack Master ; and I am convinced that you will see that such reports ought not to be called for. If they are unfounded, if they are calumnious, it is not to be sup- posed that Officers in such high stations as the Master General and Board of Ordnance, would not reject them; or even communicate them to the Officer commanding the troops, in order that he might take the steps he might think fit to punish the falsehood or the calumny. But it is quite obvious that the Barrack Master cannot perform his duty, in the independent manner in which the reguladons require he should perform it ; and that the responsibility of the Master General and Board is not secure, if there is not security that the reports of the Bar- rack Master reach them. It cannot be expected that these reports will contain his real view of the transactions to which they relate, if they are liable to be called for by any other authority whatever. I have, &c. (Signed) Wellington, Com. in Chief.' To the Officer Commanding His Majestifs troops at , BAT HORSES. G. 0. Bruxelles, ]8th March, 1815. 3. Surgeons of reo-lments are to be allowed 25/. to provide them- selves with a bat horse, for conveying the field medicine panniers or chests ; and they will be held responsible for its efficiency tor the pur- pose granted. Returns to be sent to the Military Secretary. G. O. Bruxelles, I9ih March, 1815. 1. Staff Surgeons are, in like manner with the Surgeons of regi- ments, to send in returns for the same to the Military Secretary. G. O. Bruxelles, 22d March, 1815. 2. Such Adjutants, Paymasters, and Veterinary Surgeons, as have not already received an allowance for the purchase of bat horses, will be allowed 25/. each for the purpose of providing themselves. 3. The same sum will be allowed to cavalry regiments, to provide a horse for the Serjeant Saddler. 4. Pack saddles and panniers will be issued out to the Surgeons 2 A 354 BATMEN. of regiments and Staff Surgeons, on their rec[uisitlons, certified by the Inspector of Hospitals. G. 0. Bruxelles, \Zth April, 1815. 4. An allowance of 25/. is to be given to each Quarter Master of a battalion of infantry, to enable him to carry the intrenching lools. {See Intrenching Tools.) G. O. Bruxelles, 30ih April, 1815. 4. An allowance of 2dL is to be made to a Captain of each troop of British cavalry, and of the cavalry of the Legion, to purchase a b^t horse. 5. This b&t horse is to carry the camp kettles of the troop, and a proportion of picket posts and lines, and four scythes, for each troop ; for which the Commanding Officers of cavalry are to make a requi- sition on the Quarter Master General. 6. These b&t horses are not to be applied to any private purpose whatever. G. O. Bruxelles, Ibth May, 1815. 4. Several applications having been made by Commanding Officers for pack saddles and panniers for Surgeons, Paymasters, Adjutants, and Quarter Masters of regiments, it is to be understood that they are only to be granted to Surgeons of regiments and Staff Surgeons ; and that the allowance of 25/., which has been authorised to be ch-awn by the other Officers, is to cover the whole expense of the outfit for which it is granted. BATMEN. G. O. Tholen, 20th Dec. 1813. 1. The Commander of the Forces, being desirous to render the army for the field as eflective as possible, directs that all sohhers acting as servants to Officers, shall always appear in uniform, and carry their arms and accoutrements on the march. Tlie servants of Reoimental Officers to be in the ranks on the march ; and the Commander of the Forces calls upon the General and other Officers in command, strictly to enforce this order. 2. With a view to diminish, as much as possible, requisitions on regiments for soldiers as servants, the Commander of the Forces authorises any Officer who is entitled, l)y the usage of the service, to appear mounted and keep a horse, to hire a servant, as bUtman, in lieu of a soldier, for which he will be allowed at the rate of four shil- lings and sixpence per week and a ration : but it is to be distinctly BEDDiNo (hospital). 355 unclerstcod, that tliis allowance is not to be extended to any persons attached to this army, who, by the cnstom of the service, are not usually entitled to soldiers to wait on them ; and that whenever it is drawn an effective soldier is to be thereby restored to the army. 6. The Conmiander of the Forces strongly recommends to all Ge- neral Officers of the army to return immediately any batmen they may have to their corps, and to direct their Staff to do the same. At all events, no Officer, of any rank, is to employ more than one soldier of this army to attend upon him, whether he acts as his own personal servant or batman. 7. Field Officers of regiments are entitled each to a servant and a batman, and of course to draw the allowance for such when men from the ranks are not employed. 8. It is requested that particular attention may be paid to the form of the account which must be sent in, claiming payment for these bat- men; and the General Officers, Heads of departments, and Com- manding Officers of regiments, who are to certify these accounts, will not certify them for any Officer who has a servant from the ranks to attend upon him. 9. The Commander of the Forces takes this opportunity of desiring that all private servants and follow^ers of the army may clearly under- stand that they are answerable to military law', and subject to military punishment, for any breach of the orders of the army ; to which they will be required, so far as they are concerned, to pay the same obe- dience as the Commander of the Forces will at all times expect from the troops. G. O. Bruxelles, \oth April, 1815. 7. It is to be understood that the Commanding Officer of a regi- ment, and the Field Officers, may have each a batman besides their servants from the ranks, and one batman for the Captain and Officers of each companv, one for the Paymaster, one for the Surgeon, and one for the Quarter Master. The Officers' servants must always march and parade with their companies. 8. The Officers' servants must always parade and march with their companies. BEDDING (HOSPITAL). G. O. Bruxelles, 13 th April, 1815 6. A spring wapforon allowed to each regiment (see Carriages and Carts) for twelve sets of hospital bediling and the sick. 2 A2 35G niLLETS — SISCL'IT^-BOAUD OP CLAIMS— BOIS iJE BOLOGXti. BILLETS. Q o. Nioelle, 20 :h June, 1815. 13. Tho Commandant at Bruxelles is hereby positively forbidden to allow a billet, or the issue of rations, to any Officer or soldier, who may be at Bruxelles, whose name has not been notified by authority ; or who does not proceed thither by route from the Quarter Master General, or order from the Field Marshal. (See Quarters.) BISCUIT. G. O. Bruxelles, 3d May, 1815. 3. The Commander of the Forces has given directions to the Com- missary General to deliver to the care of the Quarter Masters of each of the battalions of the 1st, 2d, 3d, and 4th divisions, four days' bis- cuit for the men of these battalions respectively ; which are to be issued to the men, under the directions of the General Officer commanding the division, whenever an order for a march shall be received. G. O. Bruxelles, 1 3 th May, 1815. 2. Regiments of cavalry, and troops and brigades of horse artillery, are to receive from the commissariat stores a quantity of biscuit, equal to four days' supply. 3. This biscuit is to be retained in store, and not issued to the men without especial orders. BOARD OF CLAIMS. G. O. Paris, I8fh July, 1815, 2. On account of losses. (AS'ee CKRTiricvTKs.) BOIS DE BOULOGNE. G. 0. Paris, 5th Aug. 1815. 1. Trees not to be cut. (Sec Trf.ks.) BREVET PROMOTION. G. O. Goijpssp, 2(1 July, 1815. 8. Officers commanding divisions of cavalry and infantry, and the BRUSHES CAMP KETTLES. 357 Commanding Officer of artillery, are requested to send in the names of those Officers they should wish to submit for brevet promotion to his Grace the Duke of Wellington, addressed to the Military Sqcfq- tary's office. BRUSHES, G. O . Bruxelles, Z\st Mmj, 1815, 8. Number to be diminished. (5'ee Knapsacks.) CAMP KETTLES. G. 0, Bruxelles, I5fh April, 1815. 1. The British regiments of cavalry and infantry will send in a report without delay to the Quarter Master General, whether they have been completed with camp kettles of the small kind; and made the exchange directed, for any which they may have had in their possession of the larger kind. G. O. Bruxelles, 22d April, 1815, 2. The Commander of the Forces, having observed that some of the camp kettles in possession of the soldiers are too small for six men, as they contain orJy seven pints, desires that the Commanding Officers of the regiments to which the kettles of that size have been issued, will make a i-equisition upon the Quarter Master General for a sufficient number to complete their men to one camp kettle lor four men. 3. The kettles which hold twelve pints or more are to be considered sufficient for six men, and are to be accounted for accordingly ; and in future, in all returns of camp equipment, there are to be two columns for camp kettles, one of the number for four men, and one of the number for six. G. O. Paris, 18/A Aug. 1815. 4. The prices to be charged against the troops for camp kettles are fixed at the following rates : Camp kettles, with bags, for six men, each . .030 Do. do. for four men, each . .020 Camp kettle bag 7^ 358 CANTONMENTS. CANTONMENTS. G. O. Tholen, 1 Sih Dec. 1813. 1. All quartering of the army is to be arranged by the Quarter Master General, or an Officer appointed by him, and in conjunction with the Magistrates of the country, who will point out the houses, in the respective towns, fit for the quartering General Officers, Field Officers, and all others, according to their rank, or comparative right to quarters. 2. When the army is in cantonments, the following rules are to be observed in respect to quarters : the allotment of the quarters of any considerable coi-ps of the army, is to be made by the Officer commanding it, through the Assistant Quarter Master General attached to the corps ; or in his absence, through any other Officer of his Staff. No individual is to take quarters for himself, or change them without the authority of the Officer commanding in the canton- ments. 3. The Staff, and other unattached Officers, are to be quartered by the Assistant Quarter Master General of the corps of the army to which they belong, or the Officer acting for him. 4. Regimental Officers are to take their quarters in the street or district allotted to their respective corps : but when a regiment is placed in any public building which does not afford accommodation for the Officers, such as are not ordered to remain with the men, will have quarters allotted to them. All regulations respecting quarters in the town or village where the Head Quarters of the army are esta- blished, are to be made by the Quarter Master General, or an Offi- cer of his department. 5. When any village, or part of a town is given as a cantonment of a brigade or corps, to which no Officer of the Quarter Master General's department is attached, the General Officer commanding the brigade, or the Officer counnanding the corps or detachment, will direct such arrangements to be made by his Brigade Major, or other Officers appointed to do this duty, as may appear expedient. 6. All Staff Offiders attached to brigades. Officers of artillery, engineers, or others, are to be quartered in the cantonment of the brigade, whether a separate village, or a portion of a large cantonment ; and they are always to be included in the allotment of quarters for the Ijrigade to which they belono-. 7. General Officers, and heads of departments, are requested to cause their names to be affixed in large and legible characters upon the principal door of their quarters. CANTONMENTS. 359 8. The Non-commissioned Officers must always be qviartered with the men of their squads. 9. On hahino- days, an Officer of each company nuist visit the quarters of the men of his company throe times each day ; of which one must be at 8 o'clock in the evening. On marching days, an Officer of each company must always visit the quarters before the soldiers march in the morning; the object of these visitings is to ascertain whether there are any complaints by the landlords, and of whom ; and that the men ai-e in quarters, instead of wandering in search of plunder. The Officers of companies must report to the Commanding Officer that they have visited the quarters the number of times ordered,, specifying the number. 10. The Commanding Officer will report daily to the Command- ing Officer of the brigade, that these visitings have been made. G. O. Paris, o\st July, 1815. 5. The soldiers must not be permitted to quit their camps or can- tonments after tattoo beating. 6. The Commanding Officers of regiments are requested to take measures to prevent this practice. G, O. • Paris, 28th Oct. 1815. 4. Before the troops go into barracks, or cantonments, an Officer of each troop or company is to visit the barracks or cantonments which the soldiers are to occupy, and to ascertain the state in which they are. 5. The name of the owner of the house in which the troops will be cantoned, and the names of the soldiers cantoned in the house, must be kept. » 6. On marching days, the barracks and cantonments of each company are to be visited by an Officer once, if possible, after the troops \\ ill have arrived, and once before they will march ; and upon halting days, the'barracks and cantonments of the soldiers must be visited twice every day by the Officer of the company or troop to which they belong : these visiting Officers will observe whether any article has been brol^en or taken away, if the troops are in cantonments, •and will inquire whether the owner of the house has any complaint to make of the men. 7. The Non-commissioned Officers must be cantoned with the squads to which they belong ; and the Officers as near as possible' to their companies; the Field Officers with their regiments ; the Generals and Stall' as near as possible to their brigades and divisions. 360 CARRIAGES AND CARTS, CARRIAGES AND CARTS. Q O. Bruxelles, 2bth Aug, 1814. 10. The Commissariat Officers alone are authorised to press carriao-es, and they are directed to provide the necessary means for the conveyance of forage. G. O. Bruxelles, \^fh March, 1815. 5. It is the positive order of the Commander of the Forces, that, pursuant to the practice of the army that served in the Peninsula, no wheel carriages are to be seen in the line of march among the bag- gao-e of the several regiments, whether of cavalry or infantr}^ except such for which special authority may be given, as hereafter specified. 8. General Officers and heads of departments will be allowed, if they prefer it, to have one cart each, provided by tiiemselves, for the conveyance of their baggage ; but any cart so employed must on no account be mixed in the line of march with the troops. 9. All carts constantly moving with the army, belonging either to General Officers, or attached to particular departments, such as the commissariat, artillery, &c., must have the name of the General or head of department, or the name and number (if more than one cart) of the department to which attached, distinctly painted on the front of the cart. 10. The attention of General Officers and Commanders of brigades will be particularly directed, when on the march, to the appearance of any carts or wheel conveyances that are not thus cUstinguishedj and they arc desired to ascertain, in all cases, the occasion of their being employed. G. O. Bruxelles, I3th April, 1815. 6. One spring waggon or other cart will be attached to each bat- talion of infantry or regiment of cavalry, for the carriage of sick and wounded men, and of the hospital bedding, which will consist of twelve sets : the spring waggon or cart is not to be applied to any other purpose whatc\ er. G, O, Bruxelles, 3d May, 1 S 1 5. 4. Wheel carriages, according to the following statement, are to be allowed to follow each battalion of the Hanoverian army, and each regiment of Hanoverian Hussars; and no more on any account what ever. 5. Statement of public transport attached to each battalion of Hanoverian infantry. One amnnniition wajjgon with six horses. One baggage waggon with four horses, for regimental purposes. CARTRIDGES — CAVALRY. 361 One hospital wasfgon with tour horses, for the conveyance of sick and liospital bedding. 6. Statement of ])ubHc transport attached to each regiment of Hanoverian Hussars. One ammunition wao-£ron \vith four horses. One baggage waggon with torn- horses, for regimental piniwses. One hospital waggon with four horses, for the conveyance of sick and hospital bedding. One forge cart with two horses. One saddler's cart with two horses. G. O. Bruxelles, 28th Mai/, 1815. 1. The Commander of the Forces was sorry to observe the number of carriages attending the march of the British troops into Bruxelles, coutrar}' to his orders. 2. Ho requests General Officers commanding brigades and di- visions will see that the orders upon this subject are obeyed. 3. It is much better that the Officers of the army should at once get rid of their useless baggage ; as they may depend upon it, that even if the Commander of the Forces were disposed to allow of their beino- Ibllowed by the number of carts which accompanied the troops into Bruxelles this day, they will more frequently find themselves in situations in which wheel carriages cannot reach them, than they are aware of; and they will lose the whole. 4. The Commander of the Forces trusts that he shall not have occasion to name, in General Orders, the regiments by which his orders on this subject are disobeyed. (See Transport.) G. O. Joncourt, lUh June, 1815. 6. (6'ee Baggage.) G. O. Paris, Wth AugA%\i, 12. {See Baggage.) CARTRIDGES. {Sec Ammunition.) CAVALRY. G. O. EruxcUes, \bth March, 1815. 2. Horses returned ' Cast,' in the Mcntldy Returns, must be ac- counted for ; that is, how they became so, and by what authority. 362 CERTIFICATES. Q O. Bruxelles, l\fh April, 1815. 40. Brigades of. (See. Army.) G. O. Bruxelles, 28th April, 1815. 3. Lieut. General the Earl ofUxbridge is placed on tlie Staff" of the army from the 15th inst. 4. Lieut. General the Earl of Uxbridge is to command the Cavalry of the army. G. O. Bruxelles, 30th April, 1815. 4. An allowance to purchase a bat horse per troop. (See Bat Horse.) 5. This bat horse to carry the camp kettles of the troop, and a proportion of picquet posts and lines, and four scythes per troop for which the Commanding Officers of the cavalry are to make a re- quisition upon the Quarter Master General. (»S'ee Orderlies and Letters.) G. O. Bruxelles, 3lst May, 1815. 14. The British cavalry and cavalry of the King's German Legion are to be brigaded as follows : — [Here follotu the 11 brigades.^ 22. Six troops of horse artillery attached to. (See Army.) 23. Major General Victor Baron Alten is to superintend the duties of the Hanoverian Cavalry, mider the orders of Lieut. General the Earl of Uxbridge. G. O. Malplaquet, IXstJune, 1815. 8. (See Horses.) CERTIFICATES. G. O. Bruxelles, 2d Oct. 1814. 2. The following certificate shall invariably be inserted in the monthly returns of the British troops and King's German Legion, and signed by the Commanding Officers of regiments. ' I certify that the companies have been settled up to the 31st of ■ , and the balances paid ; also, that the Articles of War, the Ge- neral and other Orders, have been read to the men.' G. . Paris, 1 8 //* July, 1815. 2. (Circular Letter.) ' Sir, War Office, 2bih April, 1814. I have the honor to signify to you His Uoyal Highness the Prince Kcgent's pleasure, in the name and on the behalf of His Ma- CHAMPS ELYSEES — CFVIL DEPARTMENTS — COLUMN OF MARCH. 363 iesty, that in future whenever an Officer shall prefer a claim in this country, on account of a loss which he may have sustained on foreign service, he shall (unless he shall have been taken prisoner, and shall come hence instead of returning to the station where he was taken) produce to the Board of Claims, a certificate from the General Officer commanding on the station where the loss shall have taken place. " That no indemnification has been or will be granted under his orders for the loss in question ; and that he is not aware of any objec- tion to the Officers receiving such an allowance for his loss, as may upon investigation appear to be fair and reasonable." I am to add, that these. His Royal Highness's orders, are to take effect from the day on which they shall be given out in General Orders, by the General Officer Commanding the Forces, under whom you are serving. (Signed) Palmerston. To Officers Commanding Regiments.^ CHAMPS ELYSEES. ^' ^' Paris, UthAug. 1815. 1. {See Trees.) CIVIL DEPARTMENTS. ^- ^- Oudenbosch, 17 th Jan. 1814, 6. {See Head Quarters.) COLUMN OF MARCH. ^- f • „., ^ H.M.S. Ulysses, Uth Dec. 1813. 1. When the army marches with a view to take up a jDosition, it will move in one or more columns, by one or difl'erent roads, or by separate battalions, bi-igades, or divisions : when it is intended to oc- cupy certain cantonments, in the first case, and when advancing, the reserve artillery and stores will follow the Troops ; then the baggage of regiments and individuals, according to the orders in which these corps and individuals stand in column ; and lastly, the artillery and Commissariat stores. 2. When the battalions, and brigades, or divisions, march to take up cantonments, the baggage of each will follow in the order of the colunni to their respective cantonments. {See Baggage.) 364 COLUMN OF MARCH. 4. When circumstances will oblige battalions in the rear of a column to halt, the head of such column must not be halted, without the special orders of the Officer commanding the column, who is to judge of the necessity of hah ing, according to the length of the interval which will thereby be occasioned; the necessity tliere appears of closing the cohnnn ; and the probability, that from the nature of the impediments in the road, the colunui will soon be halted, and time given to the rear to close up. l^pon all occasions the leaders of columns, whether composed of the whole army, or of divisions, will halt once in every hour and a half, for five minutes, or longer, accord- ing to the size of the column, to allow the men to fall out ; and Com- manding Officers of companies will be held responsible that none of these men fall out of the ranks while the column is in movement, or be absent from their companies when it halts, excepting svich men as fall sick, and being consequently unable to keep up, are to be disposed cfinthe manner which will be hereafter communicated in orders, (See Hospital, Uth Dec. 1813, No. I.) G. O. Bruxelles, 7th Oct. 1S14. 1. The Commander of the Forces directs, in order to preserve the habit of marching, that the troops shall be marched out two or three hom-s, at least once a week, assembling in brigades, regiments, or otherwise, as circumstances will admit. 2. The men to be in marching order ; and although they may be allowed to march with loose fdes, and at ease, still the Officers are to remain constantly with their divisions, and are to preserve their dis- tance : this is to be occasionally proved by halting and wheeling into line. 5. In column of route, the pivots of course are not required to be covered, but during these marches the troops should occasionally be required to enter alignments ; and on the caution being given to enter an alignment, or the pivots to cover, the files should touch into their proper Hanks. 6. Advance and rear guards are always to be formed according to the strength of the corps. 7. These general outlines are given to convey to the Generals and Officers commanding garrisons and regiments, the intention of the Commander of the Forces ; but they will be extended and varied ac- cordino- to their discretion and local circimistanccs. 8. (jr«it attention is requisite to the mode of packing and putting on the knapsacks; and independent of the marching days, garrisons must bo recpiired to j)ara(le once a week, in marching order, and the guards to mount so equipped. COMMAXD (TEMPORAnv)— COMMANDANTS. 3C>:) 9. Ucoimcnts will iiisevl In the weekly states, whether they have been or not marched out; meutioniiig the days, if the former ; and the reasons, if the latter. G. 0. Bruxelles,2Alh March, 1815. 2. When corps or d(>tachments are ordered to march, they ^vill acknowledge the receipt of such order immediately, directed 1o the Quarter ISlaster General, and they will also report their arrival at the place to which they may have been directed to proceed. Q Q Joncourt, 2bth June, 1815. 8. {See Baggage.) G. O. Nestle, 27th Jane, 1815. 1. The Officers commanding companies are held responsible that the soldiers do not fall out on the march. It is scandalous to see the number that straggle from many of the regiments of the army, solely for the sake of plunder. COMMAND (TEMPORARY.) G. 0, Bruxelles, Uth Sept. 1814. 1. Officers who succeed to the temporary connnand of a brigade will be entitled to receive additional pay, if notified in General Orders ; and will be returned with the Staft" of the army, by the Quarter Mas- ter General, and not by regimental Paymasters. G. O. Bruxelles, 2\st Sept. 1814. 1. Officers on whom temporary commands devolve are not to resign to the next Officer in succession their own proper commands, without the sanction of the Commander of the Forces. COMMANDANTS. G. 0. Bruxelles, 4th Feb. 1815. 5. His Royal Highness the Sovereign Prince having appointed Commandants to several towns in the Low Coimtries, they are to bo respected accordingly ; and the Generals or other Officers, command- ino- in these tow ns, are hereby directed to give them every countenance and support in the discharge of their duties, which are principally as follow : — i. They are particularly charged with the Military Police ; there- fore all cTuai-ds are to have orders to atlbrd them, or the Stail' Ollicers acting under their orders, any assistance they may require for tlie 3GG COMMISSARIAT. purpose of apprehending disorderly soldiers, clearing the cabarets at the appointed hour at night, or for any other purpose connected with the preservation of order and tranquillity. ii. It is their duty to report to the Officer commanding any irregu- larity they may observe, either on the part of guards or sentries. iii. When there is no Engineer Officer present, they have the par- ticular charge of the fortifications, and will report any injury done to them, that steps may be taken to prevent a continuance thereof. iv. They are to take care that the utmost cleanliness is preserved in all parts of the works and town, as far as the military are concerned in keeping them clean. v. All complaints from the inhabitants are to be made to the Com- mandant, who is to make immediate inquiry into them, and report to the Officer commandingf. vi. Officers commanding corps in towns where there are Comm.and- ants are particularly referred to the following articles, 32, 33, 34, 35, 59, 62, of the Sovereign Prince's Regulations for the quartering and lodging of troops, established by virtue of His Royal Highness's arret of the 26th June, 1814, which regulations are in possession of the regiments. vii. Officers commandincr in towns will establish such regulations as they may deem necessary for the Military Police thereof, and will communicate to the Commandant such parts as it will be their par- ticular duty to see carried into effi:^ct. viii. Nothing in these orders is to affect the duties of the Command- ants at Bruxelles, Ostend, and the citadel of Antwerp. G. O. Bruxelles, 28fh March, 1815, 2. All guards at the gates of towns, where there are Commandants, are to be provided with their names and addresses. G. O. Nivelle, 20th Ju7ie, 1815. 12 and 13. (See Hospital.) G. O. Neuilly, dth July, 1815. 11. Officers on their arrival at a mihtary station will invariably report themselves to the Commandant. COMMISSARIAT. G. O. Thnlen, 1 9/A Dec. 1813. 1. To prevent complaints being made to the Commander of the Forces of the irregularity of the delivery of articles from the Com- missariat, the following rules are to be observed on the subject. 2. When articles are delivered from the (Jencral Store, the Com- COMMISSARIAT. 3G7 migsary General must, if possible, and whilst it is necessaiy, have two or more stores for the delivery of such articles, viz. forage, corn, wood, meat, bread, and wine or spirits. 3. He must signify to the Assistant Commissaries of brigades and regiments, at which store, and where situated, the troops in the bri- gade and regiment will receive their supplies ; and in what order by brigades; and at what hour the supphes w^ill be delivered to the troops of each brigade or regiment at such store. 4. In general it is better the troops of each brigade or regiment should receive their supphes at the brigade or regimental stores. 5. Whenever there is an order for the troops to march on the fol- lowing day, the Commissary attached to those troops is to issue to them one day's meat, which is to be cooked that night for the fol- lowing day ; so that the troops on their arrival at the new ground, hav- ing carried their provisions for the day, will be sure to have them. 6. When the army will halt, the delivery at the Commissariat stores must commence at daylight, and be continued without interrup- tion, till the whole of the troops who receive their supplies at such stores shall have received them. The soldiers of each brigade or regiment will attend to receive the supplies at the hour appointed for them precisely, and not before. 7. The meat for the troops must invariably be dehvered from a brigade or regimental store ; and should be killed on the preceding night or at daylight in the morning when the army halts. 8. When the army marches, the Deputy Commissary General should notify as soon as possible to the Assistant Commissaries of bri- gades and regiments, where the store of each article of supply for the troops will be for each brigade or regiment : the delivery on marching days must commence as soon as possible after the troops reach the ground. 9. It is obvious, however, that on marching days it is still more important than it is on halting days, that the delivery should be made from a brigade or regimental, rather than from a general store. 10. The Assistant Commissaries, with regiments or brigades, must not be chano-ed imless notitied in General Orders. 11. The Assistant Commissaries, with brigades and regiments, must take care to obtain copies of all General Orders from the Bri- gade Majors or Adjutants, respectively. The Deputy Commissary General is responsible that all other Otlicers of the department, not attached to brigades or regiments, have copies of the General Orders. 12. When a brigade of artillery, not having a Conmiissary attached to it, will be detached with a brigade of infantry, the Officer com- 3G8 COMMISSARIAT. niaiK-.-j^ linor must "five directions to the Commissarv of the hrii^ade, to pro\ide the artillerymen, drivers, and horses with provisions and forage. 13. The army must not take forage for themselves, but must get it from the Commissary General, accorchng to the usual mode ; by send- ino- in returns of the number of animals for which forage is required, and receivincr from him the regular rations. 14. In case anv Officer or Non-commissioned Officer should have occasion to make a requisition and sign a receipt for any article of supply, delivered by any of the Magistrates of the country, the requi- sition and receipt must be made out according to the form, always to be procured in print from any of the Commissaries. G. 0. Oudenbosch, Ibth Jan. 1814. 4. Allowance for a horse for Commissariat Clerks. {See Al- lowance.) G. O. Calmhout, 30ih March, 1814. ]. Articles supplied by, stoppages how to be made. (See Stop- pages.) G, 0. Bruxelles, 25(h Aug. 1814. 10. Commissariat Officers only to press carriages. (See Car- ftiAGES and Carts.) G. O. Bruxelles, 23d April, 1815. 7. The foUowInor distribution has been made in the Commissariat Staff" and are attached to the various corps, divisions, brigades of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, British and Hanoverian. G. O. Bruxelles, 8th June, 1815. 4. The foUowino- is a list of Officers and others of the Accountant General's department of the Commissariat, attached to the army. G. O. Le Cateau, 23d June, 1815. 1 . Mr. Deputy Assistant Commissary General is removed from the Commissariat, for quitting the 3d division, to which he was attached, without leave, during the important operations recently carried on. 2. The Commander of tlie Forces gives notice, that he will dismiss fordnvith from the service any Commissary, or any Officer of the civil departments of the army, who quits his station without leave. G. O. Le Cateau, 2Ath Jane, 1815. 2. {See Dismissed the Service.) COMMUNICATIONS OF TIIK ARMY. 3G9 G. 0. Paris, 'oth Aug. 1815. 6 and 7. {See Requisitions.) G. O. Paris, nth Sept. n\5. 8 and 9. {See Rations.) G. O. Paris, 1 1 ih Dec. 1815. 3. The Commissary General Avill post to the Army ol" Occiqjation that part of his department, respecting which he has orders ; and will order the remainder to England, either with the troops or otherwise, as may be most convenient. G, O. Paris, <12d Dec. 1815. 1. The Officers of the Commissariat Department will receive ra- tions in the Army of Occupation, according to their relative ranks, as specified as follows : — Commissary General - - - as Major General. Deputy Commissary General, of three"! ^ • ^ -, ^ *', . PI, ^as Lieut. Colonel, years service, upon lull pay - J Deputy Commissary General, under"! _ , . three years' service, upon full pay J ^ ' Assistant Commissary General - - as Captain. Deputy Assistant Commissary General, as Lieutenant. Commissary Clerk, holding^ a Trea-") ^^ • •'. ° S.as Lnsign sury appointment - - - J Clerk, not holding a Treasury appoint-] -t. ^^ ^ cu 1 ^ r^ ^ \ ^asNon-comm. Officer, ment, Storekeeper and Conductor J COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ARMY. G. O. Paris, 1 Uh Aug. 1815. 1. Lieutenant Colonel Sir G. Scovell, having received orders on the 10th of June last, to take charge of the communications of tlie army, he is to draw pay for two- clerks, to be kept at the Post Office at Head Quarters, one at two shillings per diem, the other at one shilhng and six pence. {See Letters and Form of Letter Return in Appendix. Form No. 8.) COMPTROLLERS OF ARMY ACCO.MPTS. G. O. "' Bruxelles, 24th Mai/, 1815. 11. His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased to direct that the duties and authority vested in Compti-oUers of Army 2B 370 COMPTROLLERS OF ARMY ACCOMPTS. Accompts should be exercised upon the spot with armies of consider- able magnitude. 12. The Honorable John Erskine, and Anthony Rosenhagen, Esq., Comptrollers of Army Accounts, have in consequence joined the army. 13. The following Officers and Clerks have been appointed to this department : Chief Inspector, . Sub- Inspector, -. Principal Examiner, . Two Examiners, , . Three superior Clerks, , , . Three inferior Clerks, , , . Private Secretary to Mr. Erskine, . Private Secretary to Mr. Rosenhagen, . Office Keeper, . 14. The Comptrollers are to be considered in all respects as Commissaries General. The Inspectors as Deputy Commissaries General. 15. The principal Examiner, and private Secretary to the first Comptroller, as Assistant Commissaries General. The Examiners, and private Secretary to the second Comptroller, as Deputy Assist- ant Commissaries General. The Clerks as Clerks of other depart- ments. 16. Allowance of forage money is throughout excepted. 17. All Accomptants (those of the Commissariat excepted) are to render their accompts to the Comptroller, in the same manner as they have hitherto done to the Commissary of Accompts. 18. The proper Officers of each department are to transmit to the Comptroller of Army Accompts, the monthly estimates of their re- spective pecuniary demands. 19. The Warrants for the Regular pay and allowances of the Staff and regiments, are in future to be granted by the Comptroller of army accompts. 20. The regimental estimates for pay, hitherto transmitted to the Commander of the forces, are in future to be transmitted to the Comp- troller of Army Accounts. 22. The Adjutant, and Quarter Master General, and all other Staff Officers, are directed to afford the Comptroller of Army Accompts such information as tbey may require, in order to enable them to perform the duties with which they are entrusted. G, O. Bruxelles, loth June, '[8]5. 1. All Officers who have been hitherto in the habit of transmit- CONTINGENT ACCOMPTS — CONTRABAND. 371 ting to the Military Secretary, for the warrant of the Commander of the Forces, their contingent accompts, certificates of glantlered horses, horses shot in action, and claims for allowances provided by His Majesty's regulations, will in future send all such accompts in dupli- cate to the Comptrollers of Army Accounts, Head Quarters. 2. Regimental Paymasters, on filling up the printed forms of estimates of pay, are desired to attend to the following particulars : i. They are invariably to fill up the article specifying the amount of ascertained casualties; if no casuaUies have occurred, they will insert the word ' none.' ii. In the article stating the amount to be added to, or deducted from, the total amount of the estimate, they are to state the amount of any public money in their hands ; and in the column of remarks, they are to explain how the same has arisen. iii. They are to state the names of all Officers opposite to their regimental rank, adding their Brevet rank, if any, after the name. iv. They are to state the amount to be deducted from the pay of Officers for the property tax. G. O. Paris, 1 5th July, 1815. 1, The Comptrollers of Army Accompts have orders not to grant warrants under the General Orders of the 10th June, 1815, No. 1, on certificates for glandered horses, unless it shall appear that all the reo^ulations in regard to those horses have been obeyed ; or for horses shot in action, unless the superior Officer of the Officer making the claim shall certify its justice. CONTINGENT ACCOMPTS. Q. O. Paris, 15fh July, 1815. 2. The Contingent Accompts of all Officers must be sent to the Military Secretary of the Commander of the Forces. CONTRABAND. G._ O. Paris, 28th July, 1815. 2. In driving into Paris. (See Paris.) CONVENTION OF PARIS. Q^ O. Gojiesse, 4th July, 1815, 1. (See Paris.) 2B 2 372 COURTS MARTIAL DAILY STATES—DESERTERS. COURTS MARTIAL. Q o. ^ Bruxelles, \\fh Feb. 1815. 1. All General Regimental Courts Martial are to be transmitted to the Adjutant General, to be laid before the Commander of the Forces, and are to be returned to the Adjutant General after they have been acted upon. G. O. Bruxelles, \6fh March, 1815. 4. Commanding Officers of regiments, in returning the proceedings of General Regimental Courts Martial to the Adjutant General, will report whether the whole, or what part of the sentences awarded, have been carried into execution, {See General Courts Martial, Officers and Privates.) DAILY STATES. G. O. Bruxelles, 8th May, 1815. 1. (See States.) DESERTERS. G. O. Bruxelles, 6th Sept. 1814. 1. In order, as far as maybe practicable, to prevent disputes arising respectino' deserters, the Commander of the Forces has caused the fol- lowino- arrano-ement to be entered into with the government of the United Netherlands ; and he directs that it may be strictly observed by the troops under his command. Article I. All deserters at present serving in any corps, whether English, Dutch, German, or Belgic, shall continue to serve in that corps, and cannot be claimed by the corps from which they deserted. Article 2. Any soldier who, from the date hereof, shall desert from any of the above corps, and enter into another, shall be liable to be claimed, and shall accordingly bo given up to the corps from which he shall have deserted. G. O. Bruxelles, 27th Feb. 1815. 2. The subsistence of the British soldiers, brought in as deserters to any British post, is to be paid 1o the person bringing them in, at the rate of nine pence per day, from the date of their apprehension, to the period of their being given up to a military station : this is to be paid by such regiment as the Officer commanding at the station shall direct; and be ch;i.rged by the Paymaster against liie corps to which ihe deserter may belong. DISMISSED THE SERVICE — DISTANCES — DUCATS. 373 G. O. Bnixelles, 1 5th March, 1815. 1. When deserters from the cavalry reoriments take their horses with them, the circumstance is to be mentioned in the return of the deserter, giving- at the same time a full description of the horse. DISMISSED THE SERVICE. Q_ O. -^^ Gateau, 23d June, 1815. 1 and 2. (See Commissariat.) Q^ 0_ Le Cateau, 2ith June, 1815. 2. Mr. Deputy Assistant Commissary General is dismissed from the service, for having been absent from his duty from the 16th to 2ist inst. ; and afterwards from that day to this. DISTANCES. G, o. Paris, I8th Sept. 1815. 1. The Field Marshal begs that the mounted Officers of the several regiments may be practised to take up ground, in order to make it certain that they can do so with precision. 2, He likewise begs that the several regiments may be practised to march at quarter distances, the Officers being obliged to keep their distances ex9.ctly. DRESS OF OFFICERS. Q., o. Paris, 28th July, 1815. 1. The Field Marshal begs that the Officers of the army, when they appear in the city of Paris with any part of their regimental dress, may be properly dressed, and with their side arms. DRIVERS (NATIVE). G. O. Bruxelles, 24th March, 1815. 6. 'J'lie rale of pay of peasants employed as. {See Transport.) DUCATS. G. O. Bruxelles, 3(1 June, 1815. 11. The balances of pay will be received by the Paymasters in 374 DUTIES — ENGINEERS, ROYAL — EQUIPMENT, FIELD. Dutch Ducats, at the rate of 11 francs, 40 ceutmies, or 9s. Qd. each. DUTIES. G. O. Bruxelles, 17 th Sept. 1814. 1. To be carried on in due form. {See Garrisons.) ENGINEERS, ROYAL. G. O. Bruxelles, 28th Dec. 1814. 1. Officers of the Royal Engineers will continue to draw rations for their effective horses, in the proportion granted to cavalry Officers. G. O. Le Cateau, 24th June, 1815. The undermentioned Officers of Royal Engineers are attached to the corps and divisions of the army as follow : — 1st corps . 2d corps . 1st division 2d 3d 4th • 5th . 6tli Pontoon Train Engineers Park Major Capt. Capt. Capt. Capt. Capt. Major Capt. Major Capt. and his brigade. and and and and and do. do. do. do. do. ENLISTMENT. G. O. Paris, 1 2th Nov. 1815. 1. Warrant to enlist and attest to the Deputy Judge Advocate. (See Judge Advocate.) EQUIPMENT (FIELD.) G. O. Calmhout, 24th March, 1814, 1. Regiments will in future send in montlily returns of Field Equijnnent, according to the form which will be given them by the Officer of the Quarter Master General's Staff attached to divisions. 'I'hese returns are to be made out in duplicate, and sent to the Assist- ESTIMATES — EXERCISE. 375 ant Quarter Master General of the (li\'ision, on the first of every month, who will transmit one copy of each return to the Quarter Master General, and retain the other in his own possession, to com- pare with those of the next month. The Field J^^quipment returns are to be made out for the eflective number of Non-commissioned Officers, drummers, and privates present with the regiment, only. Officers not included. GO. BruxeUes,l3th May, 1815. . 1= The charge of the Field Equipment and all other stores (with the exception of provisions and forage), which were formerly under the care of the Commissariat, will in future be undertaken by the Storekeeper General's department. G. O. Paris, 24th Oct. 1815. 1. The prices to be charged against the troops for the undermen- tioned articles of equipment, are fixed at the following rates. Camp kettle bag . . .0^. Os. 7|cZ each. Spade . . . . ,030 Shovel . . ^ . .030 Pick axe . . . .030 Pack saddle with baggage straps 4 3 {See Forms of Field Equipment. Appendix, Forms No. 6 and 7.) ESTIMATES. G. 0. Bruxelles, lOth June, 1815. 2. Regimental Paymasters to attend to filling up. (See Comp- trollers OF Army Accounts.) EXERCISE. G. 0. Bruxelles, 9th May, 1815. 4. (See Infantry.) G. O. Paris, ISth Sept. 1815. 1 and 2. (See Distances.) EXPLANATION. G. O. Paris, ]stSept. 1815. 1 and 2. Explanations required by Secretary at War not made. (See Quarterly Pay Lists.) 376 FIRING FLANNEL FORAGE. FIRING. G. O. Tholeii, nth Dec. 1813. 11. The Commander of the Forces desires that the soldiers will not fire off their pieces in camp or quarters ; any man guilty of a prac- tice so contrary to every rule of discipline or regularity, shall be punished for disobedience of orders. FLANNEL. G. O. Bruxelles, 2Ath Oct. 1814. 2. Officers commandino^ regiments will be good enough to take care that such men as wear ilannel shirts or waistcoats^ have at least two changes, otherwise the men must of necessity be subject to one, and most probably to two evils, viz. : — i. The dangerous vicissitude from heat to cold, in throwing off the flannel shirt or waistcoat for the purpose of being washed. ii. The great probability of its being worn much longer than cleanliness demands. 3. Too much attention cannot be paid to these points, as well as that the flannel waistcoats or shirts are regularly worn by such men as are in the habit of using them. FOLLOWERS OF THE ARMY. G. 0. Tholen, 2Qth Dec. 1813. 9. {See Batmen.) FORAGE. G. 0. H. M. S. Ulysses, Uth Dec. 1813. 11. The rations of forage for the horses of the Staff, cavalry, artil- lery, and Commissariat are fixed at ten pounds of oats and twelve pounds of hay : when circumstances will admit, six pounds of sti'aw will form part of the ration for the horses of the Staff. G. O. Tholen, 1 9/A Dec. 1813. 13. The army must not take forage for themselves, but must get it from the Commissary General, according to the usual mode, by send- ing returns of the nuinber of animals for whom forage is required, and receiving from him the regular rations. rORGE AVAGGONS. 377 G. O. Bruxelles, 25th Aug. 1814. 10. The Commissariat Officers alone are authorised to press car- riages, and they are directed to provide the necessary means for the conveyance of forage : if they fail in this, the cavalry mnst convey the forage on their horses, according to the practice of war. G. O. Bruxelles, 22d April, 1815. 1. (See Horses.) G. O. Bruxelles, 4th May, 1815. 1. In future, if the army should not be marching, and the maga- zine should not be at a greater distance than six miles from the station of the troops, the horses are to be sent to the magazine to fetch the forage, instead of waggons being required to transport it for them. G O. Paris, \lth Aug. 1815. 6. As the Commissary General has it in his power to make regular issues of forage to the troops, the mode of taking green forage on the ground is positively forbidden. The Field Marshal begs Lord Hill will order guards upon the bridges and fords over the Seine, in the neighbourhood of the camp, to stop the foragers ; and Lieut. Colonel Sir G. Scovell must order patroles from the Staff Corps to take up any men who may go out for forage, who must be punished. 7. The safeguards must likewise receive orders to protect the corn from the depredations of the foragers of the army. G. O. Paris, \3th Aug. 1815. 2. Notwithstanding the orders which have been given on the sub- ject, some of the cavalry of the army under the command of the Field Marshal have been foraging in the village of Belleville, the canton- ment of the Russian troops. 3. Tlie Field Marshal again forbids this practice; and he holds the Commanding Officers of regiments responsible for a disobedience of his orders. FORGE WAGGONS. G. O. Bruxelles, 20th May, 1815. 3. His Royal Highness the Commander in Chief has been i)leased to direct that in future forge waggons shall be supplied to the regi- ments of cavalry in the proportion of one waggon, four horses, and two drivers for each squadron, by the Royal Waggon corps under the direction of the Quarter Master General. 4. The Officers commanding regiments of cavalry are accordingly to make application to the Quarter Master General for forge waggons in the cvbove proportion. 378 FORTIFICATIONS FRANCE— FRONTIER. FORTIFICATIONS. G. O. Bruxelles, 2\st Dec. 1814. 4. The Commander of the Forces directs that every precaution may be taken to preserve the works and defences of the different towns ; and that no materials shall be carried from them without his sanction. FRANCE. G. O. Nivelle, IMliJune, 1 S J 5 . 6. As the army is about to enter the French territory, the Field Marshal desires it to be understood by the troops of the several nations composing the army which he has the honor to command, that their Sovereigns are in alliance with the King of France, and that France must, therefore, be considered as a friendly country. 7. No article is to be taken from any individual by any Officer or soldier without payment for the same. The Commissaries of the army will supply the troops with all that they require in the usual manner ; and no requisition is to be made direct on the country, or its magistrates, by any Officer or solcUer. 8. The Commissaries will receive directions either from the Field Marshal or from the Generals commanding the troops of the several nations (if these troops should not be supplied with provisions by the British Commissariat) to make such requisitions as may be necessary for the supply of the troops, for which they will give the usual voucher and receipt ; and they will understand that they will be responsible to issue and account for what they will thus receive from the coinitry in France, in the same manner as they would if tliey purchased supplies for the troops in their own countries respectively. FRONTIER. G. O. Bruxelles, 27th Oct. 1814. 1. The Commander of the Forces calls the attention of the troops q\iartered on the frontier to a circumstance which has recently oc- curred when two Ofllcers were made prisoners for infringing on the French territory. lie is willing to believe that tliis proceeded from misunderstanding, yet Officers \\ill recollect that such conduct betrays ignorance of their duty when serving on the frontier, and is liable to give rise to troublesome disputes calculated to destroy the harmony subsisting between friendly ])owers. 2. They will also remember that as the troops on the frontier excite GARRISONS GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. 379 the particular attention of the civil and military avithorities opposite to them, it therefore becomes the Officers of each nation to be the more circumspect. 3. The Commander of the Forces directs that no Officer, Non- commissioned Officer, or other, shall be permitted to pass the frontier without his special authority. 4, He also commands that the French boundary shall be held most sacred, and that it shall not, vnider any pretence whatever, be in- fringed; and it is to be hoped, that should, unfortunately, any circum- stance occur on the frontier which may give rise to discussion, or dis- pute, that the conduct of the Officers of this army will be marked with the greatest moderation, at the same time preserving every proper degree of dignity and firmness. GARRISONS. G. O. Bruxelles, 17th Sept. 1814. 1. The Commander of the Forces trusts that in all the garrisons the duties are carried on in due form, and the guards assembled, and movuited with regularity. 2. He directs that eleven o'clock may be the hour for mounting the guards, and the garrison parades throughout the command. 3. In situations where a convenient place cannot be obtained for the assembly of the whole garrison, a proportion only will be directed to parade, and march past with the guards. GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. G. O. Bruxelles, 24th May, 1815. 23. At a General Court Martial, whereof Colonel Charles Du Plat was President, Lieut. , of the — reg., was arraigned upon the following charge : * For neglect of duty when in command of a detachment on its route from Ostende to Oudenarde, by leaving or absenting himself from the same detachment, when at or near Gand, on or about the mprning of the 21st of April last, thereby impeding the public ser- vice, and causing great irregvdarity on the march of the said detach- ment, the charge of which devolving on Corporal , of the — reg., was moved to Bruxelles instead of the proper place of its destination.' The Court are of opinion that he is guilty of the charge, and do, in consideration of all the circumstances attending his short absence, and 380 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL^ OFFICERS. the anxious endeavours made use of by Lieut. to rectify his error, sentence the prisoner, Lieut. , to be reprimanded, in such manner as the Commander of the Forces may think proper : which opinion and sentence have been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 24. The Commander of the Forces is concerned that his sense of duty obliged him to bring Lieut. to trial, before a General Court Martial, for the neglect of which he has been found guilty, and for which he is now to receive a reprimand. 25. The Commander of the Forces wishes to impress upon the minds of the Officers of the army, that the most minute parts of their duty are not trifles ; and that the omission to perform any of them must be attended by the most serious public inconveniences and even misfortunes. 26. Lieut. , having charge of a party of troops, ought not to have quitted it on any account, and ought not to have delegated to a Corporal a trust reposed in him. 27. He is hereby reprimanded, and is to be released from his arrest, and to return to his duty with his regiment. G. O. Paris, \Uh Aug. 1815. 1. The following letters are published for general information. {See also General Courts Martial, Privates, No. 3, Paris, Ydth Oct. 1815.) (Copy.) 3. ' My Lord Dure, Horse Guards, \WiJune, 1815. The Judge Advocate General, having submitted to ,the Com- mander in Chief the proceedings of a General Court Martial, held for the trial of Captain , ol' the — reg., together with his report thereon, of which 1 herewith enclose a copy, and likewise a letter from Your Grace, dated the 1st instant. His Royal Highness directs me to express to Your Grace his regret that the award of the Court was not framed in terms more decisively declaratory of the perfect acquittal of Captain , grounded on the circumstances which demanded his interference, which unfortunately occasioned the infliction of the wound on private J R , of the — reg. In reading over the proceedings, the Commander in Chief observes that certain men belonging to the detachment under Captain 's coiimiand presumed to declare that tjiey should not obey him or aiiy other OfTicer, except those of the regiment to which they immediately belonged. His Royal Highness cannot but consider this a very great aggravation of the crime of which they are guilty, and one for which they should be brought to trial : nor can he suppose that any soldier GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS. 381 can be so ignorant of liis duty as to imagine that it is not equally incumbent on him to obey the order of any Officer under whoso coin- maiul he may be placed, to whatever regiment the Officer may be- long. If, however. Your Grace should be of opinion that such an idea is entertained by any part of the troops under your command. His Royal Highness recommends the issue of a General Order, ex- plicitly and decidedly against so erroneous and so dangeroiis a prin- ciple. (Signed) H. Calvert, A.G. Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, K.G., <^c. 8fc.' (Copy.) G. O. ' Downing Street, 6th Ju?ie, 1813. 4. The Judo-e Advocate General has the honor of transmitting to the Adjutant General a letter from the Duke of Wellington, together with the proceedings of a General Court Martial, held for the trial of Captain ■ , of the — reg., to which he refers. The Jud^e Advocate General imaoines that the observations of His Grace, relative to the difficult situation in which Captain was placed, were in consequence of an idea which appears to have prevailed in some of the detachment under his command, that they were not bound to obey him or any other Officer not belonging to the regiment to which each was individually attached, and which reduced Captain ■ to the necessity of using violent means to control the man whom he unfortunately wounded. The Judge Advocate General here wishes 10 remark, that the judgment of the Court is worded to the disadvantage of Captain , though it is clear that the Court had no intention of leaving any such impression. The Court have found Captain guihy of an act which they properly think justified by the emergency of the case : if, instead of using that term, which im- plies an offence, they had found the fact, and justified it, their sentence would have better expressed their real meaning ; ivnd Captain would have been relieved from every imputation of military oifence, l)oth literally and substantially, which he appears to have fully merited. The Judge Advocate General would further suggest, whether it might not be expedient, that some order should be issued (if not from the Horse Guards, at least from authority in the Netherlands), that every individual in a detachment is under the command of the senior Officer of such detachment, of whatever regiment he happens to belong to. To the Adjutant General, Horse Guarch. 382 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, OFFICERS, 5. Captain is to be released iVoni his arrest, and is to return to his duty. G. O. Paris, 2Sth Nov. 1815. 1 . At a General Court Martial, whereof Major General Sir Thomas Brisbane, K.C.B., was President, Lieut. , of the , was arraigned, i, ' For neglect of duty as an Officer, and in breach of the standing orders of the Royal Waggon Train, for making use of the horses of the troop in which he has a command, by riding and driving, and permitting and suffering the said troop horses to be ridden and driven by himself and his servants, between the 15th day of October and 23d day of October, 1815, at Drancy, near Paris.' ii. * For neglect of duty, as an Officer, in frequently absenting himself from the stable duty of the troop, on or about the time and at the place aboveinentioned.' iii. ' For conduct unbecoming an Officer, in making use of inti- midating language to Corporal — — ■ and other Non-commissioned Officers of the corps, on their representing to him that they should be under the necessity of reporting the improper use so made of the said troop horses by himself and his servants.' The Court are of opinion that Lieut. is guilty of the first part of the first charge ; but with respect to the second part of the said charge, viz., ' permitting and suflering his servants to ride and drive the troop horses,' the Court are of opinion that there has not been sufficient evidence to substantiate this part of the charge, and do therefore acquit him of so much of the said charge. The Court are of opinion that Lieut. is guilty of the second charge. The Court are of opinion that Lieut. is not guilty of the third charge. The Court having Ibund the prisoner guilty of the first part of the first charge and the whole of the second, do sentence him to be ' pub- licly reprimanded in such manner as His Excellency the Commander of the Forces shall be pleased to direct.' 2. Which opinion and sentence have been confirmed by His Excel- lency the Commander of the Forces. 3. The Field Marshal felt the greatest displeasure, upon the pe- rusal of the General Court Martial on Lieut. , of the , on account of the gross inattention which it appears he has shown to his duty, and of his disobedience of the orders of the corps to which he belongs, and of his Commanding Officei-. 4. He is hereby reprimanded and warned to be more attentive in future. GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES. 383 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES. G. O. Paris, I9th Oct. IH\5. 3. At a General Court Martial, whereof Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton, G.C.B., was President, private J — R — , of the — reg-., was arraigned (see General Courts Martial, Officers, Paris, Uih Aug., 1815), i. For beginning a mutiny in a detachment of his Majesty's forces on foreign service at Sass in Flanders, on or about the 14th of April, 1815. ii. For mutiny in using violence against Captain , of the — regt., in command of a detachment of his Majesty's forces at Sass, in Flanders, on or about the day abovementioned. iii. For mutiny in disobeying the lawful commands of Captain , his superior Officer, at the time and place abovementioned. The Court find the prisoner, private J — R — , of the — regt., guilty of the said several charges exhibited against him ; and do, there- fore, sentence him to be shot to death, at such time and place as the Commander of the Forces shall direct and appoint. 4. Which opinion and sentence has been confirmed by His Excel- lency the Commander of the Forces. 5. The sentence of the General Court Martial on private J — R — , of the — rcfft., is to be carried into execution on Monday, the 23d instant, under the direction of the Assistant Provost Marshal attached to the 2d division of infantry, and in presence of that division, to be paraded for that purpose. 6. The proceedings and sentence of the above General Court Martial are to be read at the head of every regiment in this army. G. O. Paris, l^ih Oct. 1815. 12. At a General Court Martial, whereof Major General Sir Thomas Brisbane, K.C.B., was President, private , of the Royal Artillery Drivers, was arraigned, i. For mutiny in disobeying the lawful commands of Lieut. , of the Royal Artillery, and of Lieut. , of the Royal Artillery, his superior Officers at St. Denis, on or about the 19th day of September, 1815. ii. For mutiny in striking Lieut. , of the Royal Artillery, his superior Officer, being in the execution of his office at the time and place abovementioned. The Court are of opinion that the prisoner, private , of the Royal Artillery Drivers, is guilty of both the charges, and do there- fore sentence him to be shot to death, at such time and place as his 384 GENERAL COURTS MARTIAL, PRIVATES. Excellency the Commander of the Forces shall direct : which opinion and sentence have been confirmed by His Excellency the Commander of the Forces. 13. The sentence of the General Court Martial on private , Royal Artillery Drivers, will be carried into execution on Thursday, the 2d November, in the most solemn manner, under the direction of the Assistant Provost Marshal attached to the 7th division of infantry ; and in presence of the reserve and such other artillery as can be assembled lor the purpose, and a detachment of fifty men, with Officers in proportion, from each regiment in the 1st and 7th divi- sions. The whole to be imder the direction of Colonel Sir Georgfe Wood, commanding the Royal Artillery, who will give due notice to the two divisions concerned, of the time and place appointed for the execution. 14. The sentence of the General Court Martial on Royal Artillery driver will be read at the head of every regiment in the army for three successive parades after the receipt of this order. G. O. Paris, 2d Nov. 1815^ 1. At a General Court Martial whereof Major General Sir Thomas Brisbane, K.C.B., was President, private , of the — regt., was arraigned, i. For deserting his Majesty's service in the — reg., at, or near Bayonne, on or about the 13th day of February, 1 814. ii. For leaving his post when on sentry, and going over to tlie enemy at, or near, Bayonne, on or about the time abovementioned. 'i'lie Court are of oj^inion that he is guilty, and do sentence him to be shot to death, at such time and place as his Excellency the Com- mander of the Forces shall be pleased to direct. 2. Which opinion and sentence have been confirmed by His Excel- lency the Commander of the Forces. 3. The sentence of the General Court Martial on private , of the — regt-, is to be carried into execution on Monday, the 6tli day of November, under the direction of the Assistant Provost Marshal attached to the 7t]i division of infantry, in presence of the 7th division, to be paraded for that purpose. 4. The proceedings and sentence of the above Court Martial are 1o be read at tlu; head of every regiment in this army. G. O. Paris, \Oth Dec. 1815. 4. At a General Court Martial whereof Major General Sir Thomas lirisbane, K.C.B., was President, private , of the , was arraigned, i. For wilful mm-der committed by him in maliciously and w ilfully dENERAL ORDERS — GLANDEREi) HGRSES — GREAT COATS. 585 Stabbing- and wounding with a sword Serjeant Ritchie, of the Royal Sappers and Miners, on the 31st October, 1815, at Epinay, in France, of which woiuid the said Serjeant died the following day. ii. For mutiny in drawing his sword and striking therewith Serjeant Ritchie, of the same corps, his superior Officer, in the execution of his office, at the time and place abovementioned. The Court do find the prisoner guilty of murder, and do, therefore, sentence him to be hanged by the neck until his body be dead. 5. Which opinion and sentence have been confirmed by his Excel- lency the Commander of the Forces. 6. The sentence of the General Court Martial on private is to be carried into execution on Tuesday, the 12th instant, under the direction of the Assistant Provost Marshal attached to the 1st division of infantry, and in presence of the Royal Sappers and Miners, and fifty men under a Captain from each regiment of the 1st division of infantry, to be paraded under the orders of Colonel Smith, Command- ing Royal Engineer, for that purpose. GENERAL ORDERS. G. 0. Tholen, 22d Dec. 1813. 3. All orders received by the Commanding Officers and Adjutants of regiments must, at the first parade, or earlier if necessary, be read to the troops. 12. The Commander of the Forces, accordingly, desires that Offi- cers commanding regiments will report to the General Officer com- manding the brigade, that the General Orders, requiring the per- formance of any duty, or the execution of any arrangement, have been obeyed. GLANDERED HORSES. G, O. Bruxelles, IQih June, 1815. 1. (See Comptrollers of Accounts.) G. O. Paris, I5{h July, 1815. 1. {See Comptrollers of Accounts.) GREAT COATS. G. . Bruxelles, 3 1 st Mai/, 1815. 1, The Commander of the Forces is very desirous of relieving the infantry soldiers of the British army from a part of the weight which 2 C 386 HANOVERIAN ARMV. they now cany ; and he therefore desires, that the name and number of each man, and the letter of his company, may be marked upon his grreat coat, with a view of its being- taken into store : and that the great coats may be packed in packages, each containing twenty great coats. 2. The packages must be marked each with the number of the regiment, the letter of the company, and the words, — ' Great Coats belonging to Captain 's company.' 3. This must be completed throughout the army by the 4th of June, on which day the Commissaries attached to brigades are to send the great coats to the stores at Ostend. 4. The Commissaries attached to brigades of infantry are to supply the regiments, upon their requisition, with the means of packing tlie great coats, as above ordered. 5. The Commissary of Stores is to take charge of the great coats, and to give a receipt to the Officer who gives them over to him. 6. These orders are to be communicated to, and obeyed by, all regiments on their landing. HANOVERIAN ARMY. Bruxelles, Wth April, 1815. {See Army.) G. O. Bruxelles, 9th May, 1815. 5. (See King's German Legion.) G. O. Bruxelles, 8lhJune,l8\5. 1. The medical establishment of the Hanoverian army, with the exception of those attached to the Hanoverian Reserve, are to place themselves under the direction of the Inspector of Hospitals of the British army. 2. Tlie sick of the Hanoverian army, with tlic exception of those of the Hanoverian Reserve, are to be taken care of in the hospitals of the British army, in the same manner as British soldiers. HARVEST — HEAD QUARTERS. '387 HARVEST. G. O. Paris, 28ih July, 1815. 3. The Field Alarshal is desirous of giving every assistance in his power to reap the harvest, and accordingly authorises the Command- ing Officers of regiments to allow the soldiers to assist in reaping it, upon the application of the inhabitants. 4. The owners of the harvest will make their own bargains with the soldiers for the payment they are to give them ; but the Com- manding Officers of regiments are not to allow any soldiers to go to work at the harvest, except the application is signed by the Mayor of the district in which the inhabitants may reside. 5. The Commanding Officer must likewise know exactly where to find the soldier ; and he must return to his regiment every night, if possible, or at all events twice a week. HEAD QUARTERS. G. O. Oudenbosch, 21th Jan. 1814. 6. When the army is to march, the civil departments, and all indi- viduals usually attached to Head Quarters will receive notice from the Commandant at Head Quarters, when and where they are to move. The servants and persons in charge of baggage of all Officers, moving with the Head Quarters, must be instructed to obey the orders that may be given by the Commandant for regulating their march and destination. G. O. Bruxelles, Ath June, 1815. 4. Major Kelly, Assistant in the Quarter Master General's depart- ment, will be attached to, and will in future have the superintendence of, the Quarters at Head Quarters, and of the baggage of the army. 6. Heads of departments will give in lists to Major Kelly, Assistant Quarter Master General, of all Officers and others who are attached to, and who are to move with Head Quarters. 7. The changes which may hereafter be made in these lists must be notified to Major Kelly. G. O. Paris, 2\st Nov. 1815. 1, All applications for quarters, at the Head Quarters of the army, must be made to Lieut. Colonel Kelly, Assistant Quarter Master Ge- neral attached to Head Quarters, whether required for individuals on the Staftj or coming on business to Head Quarters, or for corps. 2. When application is made for quarters for corps, it nnist be by the Assistant Quarter Master General attached to the division ; or if 2C2 388 HOUSES. for a siiiole reoiment. bv the Quarter Master of the reo^iment ; if for a smaller detachment than a regiment, the application must be made by the Commandinor Officer of the detachment. 3. Lieut. Colonel Kelly is to apply to the Magistrate for the billet of every individual ; and he is to keep a register of those granted, and of every change. 4. The Start" Officers of divisions, or of smaller corps, and the Com- manding Officers of detachments, quartered at Head Quarters, are to report to Lieut. Colonel Kelly the billets they have received, of which he likewise is to keep a register. 5. When an Officer quits Head Quarters he is to report his de- parture to Lieut. Colonel Kelly. 6. Lieut. Colonel Kelly will make known to the Field Marshal any deviation from this order. 7. It is to be understood, that all the Officers and troops quartered within the barriers of Paris are now at Head Quarters ; and, in order to enable Lieut. Colonel Kelly to regulate this matter as it ought to be, all Officers quartered at Head Quarters are forthwith to report themselves to him, specifying where quartered. 8. The Staff Officers of divisions, or of smaller corps, either in barracks or cantonments, at Paris, will likewise give Lieut. Colonel Kelly the information regarding the billetting of the Officers, required by No. 7 of these orders. HORSES. G. O. H. M. S. Ulysses. \2th Dec. 1813. IL {See Forage.) G. O. Bruxelles, 25th Aug. 1814. 10. To carry their forage. (SeeFouAGK.) G. O. Bruxelles, 2'ld April, 1815. L The following is the niuiiber of horses for which the several ranks of the Army Staff and Regimental are to be allowed to draw forage. STAFF Hi)rhes. Horses. Commander of the Forces . . 30 *Quarler Master General . . 8 General 20 Secretary to the Commander of Lieutenant General . . .12 the Forces 6 Major Genera! ..... 10 Deputy Adjutant General . . 6 Brii^aditT General .... 8 Deputy Quarter Master General G *Adjutant General .... 8 Assistant Adjutant General . 4 * If General Officers according to rank. HORSES. 389 Assist, Quarter Master General Deputy Assistants, each Aides de Camp .... Majors of Brigade DeputyJudge Advocate General Chaplains to the Forces Commissary General Deputy Commissaries General Assistants ditto .... Deputy Assistants ditto Inspector of Hospitals . Horses. Horses. 4 Deputy Inspector of Hospitals 3 4 Physician 3 4 Staff Surn-eon 2 4 Apothecary 2 4 Purveyor 2 4 Deputy Purveyor .... I 6 Hospital Mates .... I 4 Provost Marshal .... 2 3 Assistant ditto . . . ' . 1 2 Baggag-e Masters .... X 4 CAVALRY. Adjutants 3 Colonels 8 Lieutenant Colonels ... 7 Reg. Quarter Masters Majors 6 Captains ...... 4 Subalterns 3 Paymasters 2 Surgeons 2 Veterinary Surgeons ... 2 Troop Quarter Masters of Household Cavalry ... 1 INFANTRY. Colonels 5 Field Officers commanding Bat- talions 4 Other Field Officers ... 3 Captains 2 Subalterns 1 Paymasters 2 Adjutants 2 Quarter Masters .... 1 Surgeons 2 Assistant Surgeons ... 1 The above rates for the cavalry and infantry do not include public animals. G. O. 1. (See Forage.) Bruxelles, 4th May, 1815. G. 0. Bruxelles, lOth June, 1815. 1. Glandered, (See Comptrollers of Army Accompts.) G. O. Malplaquet, 2\st June, 1815. 8. The Field Marshal begs that all horses belonging to the British cavalry, or to the cavalry of any other nation, which may have been detained by any individual, may be returned to the ivginients to which they belong. G. O. Paris, I5lh July, 1815. 1, Glandered. {Sea Comptrollers of Army Accompts,) 390 HOSPITAL. Q.^ O. Paris, 19 fh July, 1815. 1. The follov/ino- letter is inserted in orders for the information and guidance of the Officers of the army. * « *■ • ' My Lord Duke, P(^ris, mh July, 1815. I have the honor to inform your Excellency that I have had occasion to remark, that many foreign Offi^cers have been robbed of their horses by individuals under whose care they had placed them, when they entered public buildings or other places. These frequent robberies arise from the too great confidence with which Officers, when tliey stop, intrust their horses to any persons whom they find, who sometimes are rogues, and who take charge of them in order to avail themselves of this opportunity to steal the above-mentioned horses. This species of theft would not take place if the Officers in- trusted their horses to those porters only who are provided with a ticket, and who are to be found at all public places, and at, the corners of streets ; because, in that case, by taking the number of their ticket, which thev ought to wear suspended at the button-hole of their coats, the party to whose care a horse is intrusted would not dare to take it off; and if he permitted it to be taken away, he would be soon known and arrested. The desire which I have to put an end to this sort of theft ha^ determined me, my Lord Diikp, to cause an advertisement to be inserted in all the journals, and to have the same published at Paris, in the English and German languages, in order to secure the foreign Officer against this sort of robbery ; and I conceived it my duty at 'the- same time to inform your Excellency of the affiiir. (Signed) De OouR, Prefect of Police.' G. O. Paris, \3ih Aug. 1815. 1. Not to be tied to trees. (See Trees.) HOSPITAL. G. O. H.M.S. Ulysses, Uih Dec. 1813, 1. Men falling out sick on the line of march, and dropping from the ranks, are immediately to be visited by a Medical Officer; and should it be foimd necessary to send them to the rear, a Non-commissioned Officer will be sent to conduct them to the nearest town or village, where they are to be given in charge to tlie Magisti'ate, or placed in such general, or other hos])ital, as may be at hand. 2. The Piirvevor General is directed l)y His Majesty's Kegula- tions, dated 31st March, 1800, to keep a register of the arms and appointments of tlie Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers going HOSPITAL. 391 into general hospital ; and in order to enable him, or his deputy, to obey these instructions, it is ordered most positively that in all in- stances, wlien men are sent to general, brigade, or detachment hospi- tals, a ticket made out in the following form, signed by the Com- manding Officer of the regiment, will be transmitted to the Purveyor along with them. (Form of Ticket, see Appendix, Form No. 3.) 3. The ammunition of soldiers going into general hospital. (See Ammunition.) 4. (See Ammunition.) 5. The Purveyor General or Medical Officer in charge of the arms, accoutrements, knapsacks, &c., in any hospital, must report im- mediately any instance in which obedience to this order has been neg- lected. He will otherwise be considered responsible for all loss and damage of arms, accoutrements, and necessaries of soldiers in hos- pital. 6. When the general hospital is considerably in the rear of the army, the sick will be collected from the brigade, and conducted, ac- cording to the numbers, under charge of a Captain or Subaltern, and attended by an Assistant Surgeon or other Medical Officer. 7. When the numbers going into general hospital, from any post or corps of the army, amount to 20 men, they will hivariably be at- tended by a Medical Officer. 8. The following orders will be strictly enforced by the Command- ing Officer at any general hospital station, and are equally to be ob- served and obeyed in all hospitals. 9. The soldiers in hospital must not be allowed to straggle about the towns in which the hospitals are stationed ; and all men found at the distance of one street from the hospital, must be tried and punished for disobedience of orders. The rolls of the hospitals must be called in presence of one or more Officers, and at such hours as the Com- manding Officer at the station may think fit to direct ; but not less frequently than once in two hours. 10. All men absent from roll calling, to be tried and punished for disobedience of orders. 11. The soldiers in hospital, or convalescents at tlie hospital sta- tion, and victualled by the Commissary, or on tlieir route to join their reo-iments, are not to receive wine or spirits, unless directions in writino- should be given by the Medical Officer, that they are to re- ceive the usual allowance of either: and the 3.1edical Officer is particu- larly desired not to give such directions, excepting when the conduct of the soldier in hospital has been regular, and deserving indulgence; and in cases when the issue of wine or spirits is conducive to health. 392 HOSPITAL. G, O. Keundirt, 4tk Jan. 1814. 1. In order that the Deputy Inspector, or the head of the Medical department, may be immediately informed of the state of the sick, the senior Medical Officer present with each brigade, whether staffer re- gimental, will transmit to him forthwith, a return of sick of each regi- ment, specifying whether in general or regimental hospitals, or in quarters : and in the column of remarks, the manner in which the sick present with the regiment are dieted and accommodated, is to be detailed ; also the state of the hospital equipment, and the regimental Medical Staff present with the regiment. 2. The returns to be transmitted to the Deputy Inspector of Hos- pitals immediately, and on the following Sundays, viz. Returns of sick, also returns of weekly expenditure, and a monthly return of sick on the 1st of each month. These returns are to be punctually sent in by the Staff Surgeon attached to the brigade, or the senior Medical Officers at general or other hospital stations, or by the senior regimental Medical Officer with a brigade, to which no Staff Surg^eon is attached. 3. When general hospitals are established, a return of the sick, and the total numbers that can be accommodated, with the proportion of medical staff and hospital servants, are to be immediately transmitted to the Deputy Inspector by the principal Medical Officer at the sta- tion. 4. It is desirable that cases of slight ailment should be treated with their regiments ; and no sick will be sent to general hospital, without being previously inspected and ordered there by the senior Medical Officer with the brigade. Men going into regimental hos- pital are to be struck off the ration return of their corps ; and the hospital subsistence money must be paid, weekly and punctually, into the hands of the surgeon, who is to expend the same for diet and extras for the sick, and account for it in the usual fonn of weekly expenditure return. 5. As it may be impracticable for the Surgeons of regiments, in sonic situations, to procure supplies of meat and bread, they are allowed to draw the quantities that may be wanted by requisition from the Assistant Commissaries attached to brigades. The Surgeons to keep a duplicate of their requisitions; and 1o take up the originals every Sunday evening, paying into the hands of the Assistant Com- missary for the meat and bread issued under this order. G. \Vhen there are deficiencies in hospital accounts, a duplicate return for their amount is to be sent monthly to the Deputy Inspector of Hospitals for his approval ; and the necessary authority will be given to the Deputy Paymaster General, to issue the amount, upon being duly certified Ijy him. HOSPITAL 393 G. O. Oudenbosch,23dJan.\8\4. 2. After the — instant no advance of pay is to be sent with the soldiers to general hospital ; they are to be received into general hos- pital, under His Majesty's regulations, 31st March, 1800, and the amount of the hospital stoppages to be settled according to His Ma- jesty's regulations of the 30th April, 1800. G. O. Calmhout, 2Gfh March, 1814. 2. Requisitions for carriages for hospital. (^See Transport.) G. O, Bruxelles, 2d Oct. 1814. 1. When men are sent to general hospital, an orderly for every ten sick is to be sent with them. G. O. Bruxelles, \Qth March, 1815. 1. The Sursreons of reaiments will receive instructions from the head of the medical department, as to the description of sick that are to be sent to the general hospital, either at Bruges or Ostend. 2. Surgeons of regiments will send in immediately to the Inspec- tor of Hospitals returns of their panniers, hospital equipment, and me- dical stores, with requisitions in duplicate for what is wanted to com- plete. 3. {See Bat Horses.) G. O. Bruxelles, I9th March, 1815. 2. (See BAt Horses.) G. O. Bruxelles, 1 3 th April, 1815. 6. One spring waggon or other cart allowed for sick. (See Car- riages and Carts.) G. O. Bruxelles, 24 /A April, 1815. 4. The following Officers of the Medical department have been placed upon the Staff of this army, and are to do duty accordingly, as the Inspector of Hospitals shall point out. G. O. Bruxelles, 30th May, 1815. 5. Upon the Inspector of Hospitals approving the hospital contin- gent accounts of regiments, the Surgeons will receive from, or pay to, the Paymasters of the regiments, the balance as struck by the Inspec- tor of Hospitals. 6. The Paymasters will account for the amount to the military chest. 7. Whenever the Paymaster of a regiment is unable to advance money on account of the regimental hospitals, on application of tlie Commanding Officer to the Military Secretary, a small issue will be ordered ibr this service. r i 394 HOSPITAL. G, O. Bruxelles, 8th June, 1815. 1 and 2. {See Hanoverian Army.) G. O. Nivelle, 20th June, 1815. 9. In order to preserve order and to provide for attendance on the hospitals at Bruxelles, the Commander of the Forces desires, that one Officer, one Non-commissioned Officer, and three private men, for one hundred men sent to the hospital wounded in the late actions of the 16th and 18th inst., may be sent from the several regiments to Bruxelles to-morrow, and place themselves under the orders of the Commandant there. 10. No regiment need send Officers and men for more than 100 men ; and in case any regiment has not sent more than 50 men to the hospitals, such regiment will send only one Non-commissioned Officer and two men to take charge of them. 11. This Non-commissioned Officer and two men must be under the charge and direction of the Officer, who will go from one of the other regiments of the brigade, which Officer, the Officer commanding the brigade will fix upon. 12. As soon as the Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and pri- vate men, will arrive at Bruxelles, they will send to the Commandant a nominal list of the Officers and men of their several regiments who are there in hospital, or on the duty of attending the hospital. 13. The Commandant at Bruxelles is hereby positively forbid to allow a billet, or the issue of rations to any Officer or soldier who will be at Bruxelles, whose name is not in the list above-mentioned ; or who does not proceed thither by route from the Quarter Master Ge- neral, or by order from the Field Marshal. G. O. Paris, 17 th Nov. 1815. 1. The surplus of the regimental hospitals being now so great, the Surgeons are to pay them monthly into the hands of the Paymasters, who are to account for them to the military chest. G. O. Paris, 6th Dec. 1815. 2. (See Servants.) 3. Allowance for servants to the Medical Staff agreeably to their respective ranks : — Inspector of Hospitals . . 2 servants Deputy Inspector Purveyor Physician Surgeon Apothecary Deputy Purveyor , HUNTING — HUTS INFANTRY, LIGHT. 395 4. Those Hospital Assistants and Hospital Mates likewise, for whom the Inspector of" Hospitals shall certify that a servant is neces- sary to enable them to perform their duty, are likewise to have an allowance for one servant each. HUNTING. G. O. Paris, 5th Nov. 1815. 1 and 2. Without permission. (See Shooting.) HUTS. G. O. Paris, 29th Oct. 1815. 9. The Field Marshal begs that the General Officers and Officers commanding regiments will take measures to prevent the soldiers from burning their huts and the straw in the several camps, when they may quit them. It is a very unmilitary practice, and may be very injurious to the neighbourhood of the camps. INFANTRY. G. O. Bruxelles, 7lh Oct. 1814. 1, &c. Habit of marching. {See Column of March.) G. O. Bruxelles, 9th May, 1815. 4. The Commander of the Forces is desirous that the General Officers conmianding divisions and brigades should exercise the in- fantry in marching in column, of as large numbers as can be conve- niently collected, at half and quarter distances, with a front of one company, on the high road, from the distance of 5 or 6 miles from the point of collecting ; and returning in the same order, twice or three times a- week. G. O. Paris, I8ih Sept. IS15. 1 and 2. (See Distances.) INFANTRY (LIGHT.) • G. O. Bruxelles, 9th May, 1815, 1. The light infantry companies belonging to each brigade of in- fantry, are to act together as a battalion of light infantry, under the command of a Field Officer or Captain, to be selected for the occasion 336 INTRENCHING TOOLS — JUDGE ADVOCATE. by the General Officer commanding the brigade, upon all occasions on which the brigade may be formed in line or column, whether for a march or to oppose the enemy. 2. On all other occasions the light infantry companies are to be considered as attached to their battalions, with which they are to be quartered or encamped, and solely mider the command of the Com- manding Officer of the battalion to which they belong. 3. The Commander of the Forces wishes that some of the li^ht infantry battalions of each brigade should be practised in the ma- noeuvres of the light infantry, and if possible in firing at a mark. INTRENCHING TOOLS. G. O. Bruxelles, \2th April, 1815. 5. Regiments will immediately send in requisitions to the Quarter jNIaster General for the following niimber of intrenching tools, which are to be carried on a bat horse, for which 25Z. is to be given to the Quarter Master to enable him to purchase. (^See Bat Horses.) Five spades. Five pick axes. Five shovels. Five felling axes. JUDGE ADVOCATE. G. O. Paris, I2th Nov. 1815. I . The followinjj warrant is inserted in orders for the infonuatiou and guidance of the army •' — G. P. R. By His Royal Highness the Prince Regent of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In pursuance of the 112 section of the act of 55 Geo. III., cap. 108, we are hereby pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Ma- jesty, to appoint you to enlist and attest, out of Great Britain or Ire- land, any soldiers desirous of enlistino-, or re-enlisting into His Ma- jesty's service ; and to administer such oaths as are directed and re- quired to be administered in that behalf, by Justices of the Peace, in the relation to The enlistment or re-enlistinrent stations, and on the delivery of the letters ; and that immediate representation be made of the negli- gence of any individual. {See Communications of the Army, and FoiTH of Letter Return in yippendix, Form No. 10.) 5. Officers commanding cavalry regiments are required to send none but the very best men on the letter parties. G. O. Bruxelles, 30th April, 1815, L The Commander of the Forces desires that the letters may be sent by the letter parties placed on tlie diffi.'rent lines of communi- LIGHT INFANTRY — LOSSES — MARCHING — MEDICAL BOARDS. 399 cation, only once in each day, and at the stated times, except on occasions of urgency. 2. Whenever a letter is sent at any but the usual time, a special report thereof is to be made to the Adjutant General. G . O . Paris, ISfh July, ISlo. ' 16. A mail for England ^vill be made up every Monday and Thursday at two o'clock, at the Army Post Office. 17. The orderlies from departments and divisions should be at the Post Office daily at nine o'clock in the morning, to receive letters, &c. The mails will, in future, be closed daily at tw^o o'clock p. m. LIGHT INFANTRY. G. O. Bruxelles, 9th May, 1815. 1. Battalions to be formed and practised at target. {See Infantry^ Light.) LOSSES. G. O. Paris, 18th July, 1815. 2. {See Board of Claims and Certificates.) MARCHING. G. O . Bruxelles, 7 th Oct. 1814. 1 to 9. Troops to preserve the habit of, and to parade in, marching order in garrisons once a week. {See Column of March.) G. O. Bruxelles, 9th May, 1815. 4. {See Infantry.) MEDICAL BOARDS. G. O . Bruxelles, 1 9ih May, 1815. 1. Officers are not to be pemiitted to quit their regiments for the purpose of appearing before a medical board, without a previous application being made to the Adjutant General, and the leave of the Commander of the Forces obtained. A certificate of the Officer's case, signed by the Surgeon of the regiment to which he belongs, must accompany the application, and directions will be given to the Inspector of Hospitals to assemble a medical board accordingly. Without such directions, no Officer is to be examined by a medical board. 400 MILITARY SECRETARY — OFFICERS. G. O. Paris, 1 Mh July, 1 S 1 5 . 3. The weekly medical boards, for the examination of such Officers as shall be ordered before them, will be held on Tuesdays, at two o'clock, at St. Denis. G. O. Paris, 'Ibth Nov. 1815. 7. Lieut. , of the — regt., having been reported by two suc- cessive medical boards as fit for duty, will join his regiment imme- diately from Bruxelles. MILITARY SECRETARY. G. 0. Bruxelles, \Oth June, 1815. 1. {See Comptroller of Army Accompts.) G. O. Paris, I5th July, 1815. 2. (See Contingent Accounts.) OFFICERS. G. 0. Bruxelles, I6th Feb. 1815. I. (See Leave of Absence.) G. 0. Neuilly, 6th July, 1815. II. Officers on their arrival at a military station will invariably report themselves to the Commandant. (See Commandants.) G. O. Paris, 1 8th July, 1815. 8. The Field Marshal has been informed that the Officers of the army force the door-keepers of the theatres to open the doors of the private boxes, which is contraiy to rule, and to the good order so cre- dital)le to the British army, of which they should be the examjile, 9. I'he boxes of the theatres are, in general, private property ; and nobody can enter those thus situated, or those which are hired, except- ing the i)roprietors, or those who have hired them. 10. Tlie Field Marshal is convinced that it is only necessary to give this information to the Officers of the army to induce them to refrain from conduct which cannot be justified. G. O. Paris, lid July, 1815. 21. (See Review.) G. O. Paris, 2Sth July, 1815. 1. (See Dress of Officers.) 2. (See Paris.) G- O. Paris, \8th Sept, 1815. Ij 2. (See Distances.) ORDERLIES ORDERS — ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. 401 G. 0. Paris, I'^th Nov. ISlf). 8 and 9. To travol through Franco with passports. (See Pass- ports.) ORDERLIES. G. 0. Bruxelles, 28th Sept. 1814. 4. Carrying letters. (See Letters and Forms in Appendix. Form No. S.) G. O. Bruxelles, 2d Oct. 1814. 1. One to be sent with every ten sick to general hospital, (^ee Hospital.) G. O. Bruxelles, 30th April, 1815. 3. It is absolutely necessary that the soldiers of the cavalry should be kept with their regiments ; accordingly, the Commander of the Forces desires that none but the General Officers, commanding corps and divisions of infantiy of the army, shall have orderlies from the cavalry to attend them ; and of these but two for the latter. The General Officers of the infantry are to have their orderlies from the cavalry serving with the corps to which they belong, if that cavalry- should be British or German. ORDERS. (See General Orders.) ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. G. O. Calmhout, 2G//j March, 1814. 2. Requisitions for carriages. (Sec Transport.) PACK SADDLES AND PANNIERS. G . 0. Bruxelles, 1 8 th March, 1815. 3. (Sec Bat Horses.) G. 0. Bruxelles, 22d March, 1815. 4. To be issued to Surgcouis oiily. (Sec Bat Horses.) G. O. Bruxelles, \5th May, 1815. 4. (See Bat Horses,) ^ 2D 402 PARIS. G. 0. Paris, 2iih Oct. 1815. 1. Prices of. (See Equipment, Field.) PARIS. G. O. Gonesse, 4th July, 1815. 1. The Field Marshal has great satisfaction in announcing to the troops under his command, that he has, in concert with Field Marshal Prince Blucher, concluded a military convention with the Commander in Chief of the French army in Paris, by which the enemy are to evacuate St. Denis, St. Ouen, Chchy, and Neuilly, this day at noon ; the heights of Montmartre, to-morrow', at noon ; and Paris, the next day. 2. The Field Marshal congratulates the Army upon this result of their glorious victory. He desires that the troops may employ the leisure of this day to clean their arms, clothes, and appointments, as it is his intention that they should pass him in review. contention of PARIS. This day, the 3d of July, 1815, the Commissioners, named by the Commanders in Chief of the respective armies, that is to say, the Baron de Bignon, holding the portefeuille of Foreign Affairs, the Count Guil- leminot. Chief of the General Staff" of the French Army, the Count de Bondy, Prefect of the Department of the Seine, being furnished with the full powers of His Excellency the Marshal Prince of Echmuhl, Commander in Chief of the French Army, on one side; and Major General Baron MUffling, furnished with the full powers of His Highness the Field Marshal Prince Blucher, Commander in Chief of the Prussian Army, and Colonel Hervey, furnished with the fuU powers of His Excellency the Duke of Wellington, Commander in Chief of the English Army, on the other side, have agreed to the Ibllowing Articles. Art. 1. There shall be a suspension of arms between the allied armies, commanded by His Highness the Prince Bliicher and His Excellency the Duke ol' Wellington, and the French army under the walls of Paris. A rt. 2. The French army shall put itself in march to-morrow, to take up its position behind the Loire. Paris shall be completely evacuated in three days ; and the movement behind the Loire shall be effected within eight days. Art. 3. The French army shall take with it all its materiel, field artillery, military chest, horses, and property of regiments, without exception. All persons belonging to the depots shall also be removed. PARIS. 403 as well as those beloncrinc to the difterent branches of the adminis- tration which belong to the army. Art. 4. Tlie sick and wounded, and the Medical Officers whom it may be necessary to leave with them, are placed under the special protection of the Commanders in Chief of the English and Prussian armies. Art. 5. The military, and those holding employments to whom the foregoing article relates, shall be at liberty, immediately after their recovery, to rejoin the corps to which they belong. Art. 6. The wives and children of all individuals belonging to the French army shall be at liberty to remain at Paris. The wives shall be allowed to quit Paris for the purpose of rejoining the army^, and to carry with them their property and that of their husbands. Art. 7. The Officers of the Line, employed with ' I^es Federes,' or with the tirailleurs of the National Guard, may either join the army, or return to their homes, or the places of their birth. Art. 8. To-morrow, the 4th of July, at mid- day, St. Denis, St. Ouen, Clichy, and Neuilly shall be given up. The day after to- morrow, the 5th, at the same hour, Montmartre shall be given up. The third day, the 6th, all the barriers shall be given up. Art. 9. The duty of the city of Paris shall continue to be done by the National Guard and by the corps of the Municipal Gen- darmerie. Art. 10. The Commanders in Chief of the English and Prussian armies engage to respect the actual authorities as long as they exist. Art. 11. Public property, with the exception of that which relates to war, whether it belongs to the government or depends upon the municipal authority, shall be respected ; and the allied powers will not interfere in any manner with its administration and management. Art. 12. Private persons and property shall be equally respected. The inhabitants, and in general all individuals who shall be in the capital, shall continue to enjoy their rights and liberties without being disturbed, or called to account, either as to the situations which they hold or may have held;, or as to their conduct or political opinions. Art. 13. The foreign troops shall not interpose any obstacle to the provisioning of the capital ; and will protect, on the contrary, the arrival and the free circulation of the articles which are destined for it. Art. 14. The present Convention shall be observed, and shall serve to regvilate the mutual relations, until the conclusion of peace. In case of rupture, it must be denounced in the usual forms, at least ten days beforehand. Art. 15. If difficulties arise in the execution of any one of the 2D2 404 PARIS. Articles of the present Convention, the interpretation of it shall be made in favor of the French army, and of the city of Paris. Art. 16. Tlie present Convention is declared common to all tlie allied powers, provided it be ratilied by the powers on which these armies are dependant. Art. 17. Tlie ratifications shall be exchanged to-morrow, the 4th of July, at six o'clock in the morning, at the bridge of Neuilly. Art. 18. Commissioners shall be named by the respective parties, in order to watch over the execution of the present Convention. Done and signed at St. Cloud, in triplicate, by the Commissioners above-named, the day and year beforementioned. (Signed) The Baron Bignon. Count GuiLLEMINOT. Count De Bondy. The Baron De Muffling. F. B. Hervey, Colonel. Approved and ratified the present suspension of arms at Paris, the 3d July, 1815. (Signed) Marshal the Prince d'Eciimuhl, Prince BlOcher. Wellington. {Exfract from the DnJce ofWeUhigloii's dispatch to the Earl Bat hurst,' dated Gonesse, July 4, 1815 ; conveying the above Convention.) ' This Convention decides all the military questions at this moment existing here, and touches nothing pohtical.' G. 0. Paris, 7th Juhj,\B\5. 1. Mnjor General Baron Miiffling, of the Prussian service, has been appointed Governor of Paris, by the common accord of the Field iVJarslial and Field Marslial Prince Bliicher. 2. The allied army, under the conmiand of the Field Marshal, are to occupy the ports and barriers in six of the Mairies on the right of the Seine ; that is to say, No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. 3. Colonel Barnard, of llie 95th reg., is appointed to command in those Mairies, under the general direction of Major General Baron Miiflflinr ig- G. O. Paris, 23th July, 1815. 2. The Field Marshal requests that the Officers of the army will not resist the search made at the barriers of Paris, for contraband articles, on the postilions and oth(^rs who drive the carriages coming inio the town. PASSPORTS — PAY. 405 G. 0. Paris, Ust Aug. 1815. 6. The appointments of the undermentioned Oflicers as Com- mandants of the several arrondissenients of Paris, the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th and Gtli, are to bear date from the 7tli July, 1815. G. O. Paris, nth Dec. UU. 1. It must be understood that no Officers, excepting those attached to the Staff, cavalry, 1st, 2d, and 3d divisions of infantry, as formed in the orders of the 30lh ult. (Army of Occupation), and the House- hold Brigade, and the artillery and engineers, as formed according to the orders given to the Commanding Officer of artillery and Chief Engineer, respectively, can receive rations, or be quartered in Paris, after the 14th inst. : nor will any Officer whatever, excepting those belonging to the British newly formed Army of Occupation, be allowed quarters, or to draw rations in France, after the troops to which he is attached shall have quitted the French territory. PASSPORTS. G. O. Paris, Ibth Nov. 1815. 8. The Field Marshal has learnt, that Officers of the army, going upon leave of absence, and others. His Majesty's subjects, pretending to be Officers of the army, oppose themselves to the execution of the laws of the country regarding passports, upon travelling through tlie country, or quitting it. 9. lie now^ gives notice, that he has requested the King of France's government to put in execvition the laws towards all persons belonging to the army ; and they are to understand that they cannot travel in France, or embark for England, without a passport. PAY. G. O. Bruxelles, 2d Oct. 1814. 2. The Commander of the Forces directs that soldiers shall be paid up to the same periods that the regiments are paid by the Paymaster General ; and that the following certificate shall invariably be inserted in the Monthly Returns of the Brhish troops and King's German Legion, and sicrncd by the Commandino- Officers of regiments. ' I certify that the companies' accounts have been settled up to the — of , and the balances paid; also that the articles of War, the General and other Orders, have been read to the men. (Signed) ■ , commanding the — reg. 406 PAY (daily) PLUNDER — POST OFFICE. PAY (DAILY). Q O. Bruxelles, 3d June, 1815. 5. So much benefit was found during the late war, particularly by the soldiers of the army, from the system then adopted of paying them every day, that the Commander of the Forces has determined to adopt it again. 6. Accordingly he desires that the balances which shall appear to be due on the face of the accounts, on the last day of May, of each Serjeant, trumpeter, drummer, and rank and file, shall be paid to him, by daily issues, to the amount of his daily subsistence. 7. The Paymasters of regiments are in future to send in their esti- mates for the month's pay for their regiments, ten days previous to the 1st of each month, so that the warrants may be signed, and an issue may be made upon them the first day of each month. 8. They will thus be provided with means to issue to the Captains of companies the daily subsistence of their men, which, after the ba- lances due on the last day of the month will have been paid, as above ordered in No. 6, is to be paid entire every day. 9. In case any soldier should now be in debt, or should at any time hereafter require necessaries, the Captain is to make arrangements for stopping the payment of his daily subsistence till the debt shall be discharged, or the necessaries paid for. PICK-AXES. G. O. Paiis, 24th Oct. 1815. 1. Prices of. {See Equipment, Field.) PLUNDER. G. (). Nesle, 27th June, 1815. 1, {See Column of March.) POST OFFICE. G. O. Paris, \8th July, 1815. IB and 17. (See Letters.) G. O. Paris, IMh Aug. 1815. i. {See Communications of the Army.) PRIZE MONEV. 407 PRIZE MONEY. Gr. O. Paris, \Oth ^w^. 1815. 1. His Royal Highness the Prince Regent^ in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, having been gracimisly pleased by a war- rant under his sig-n manual, dated the 17tli ult., to errant to Field Marshal his Grace the Duke of Wellington, in trust for the British army which served under his Grace's immediate command in Por- tugal, Spain, and France from the year 1809 to 1814, the sum of eight hundred thousand pounds for the ordnance, arms, stores, maga- zines, shipjiing, and other booty captured by it from the enemy during that period, and appropriated to the public service, to be distributed according to the provisions of the aforesaid warrant ; and the agents appointed by his Grace on the part of the army to conduct and arrange the business, having prepared and submitted to him the forms of prize lists necessary to be tilled up by the difterent departments and corps entitled to share in the said prize money, together with instruc- tions for filling them up ; it is hereby ordered that the said lists and instructions be forthwith circulated, filled up, and returned with every possible dispatch, so as to enable the prize agents to pay over the money to the different persons entitled to it with as little delay as possible. 2. Such of the corps entitled to share, as now compose part of this army, will return the lists for each of the respective payments as soon as completed, under cover, to the Adjutant General of this army, marking on the corner thereof the corps to which they belong, and the number of hsts contained therein. Q_ O. Paris, \1th Sept. 1815. 4. The Field Marshal begs to call the attention of the Command- inn this glorious occasion, have obtained the high approbation of the Prince Regent. Your Grace will be pleased to coiTimuniccVte to the General Oflicei-s this gracious approval of their THANKS. 421 exertions ; and your Grace will also be pleased to make known to the army at ku-fre the high approbation with which the Prince Fvegent has viewed tlie excellent conduct and invincible valor manifested by all ranks and descriptions of the troops serving under your Grace's cominand. His l^oyal Highness commands me on no account lo omit express- ino- his deep recryet ou receivino' so long a hst of Otiicers and men who have either fallen or been severely wounded in the actions ot the 16th and ISth instant ; and the Prince Regent particularly laments the loss of such highly distinguished Officers as Lieut. General Sir Thomas Picton and Major General Sir W. Ponsonby. It cannot be expected that such desperate conflicts should be en- countered, and so transcendant a victory be obtained, without consi- derable loss. The chance of war must at times expose armies, under the ablest Commanders, to great casualties, without any adequate advantage to be derived in return. But whoever contemplates the immediate effects and the probable results of the battles fought upon the 16th and 18th instant, cannot but think, that, although on the lists of killed and wounded, several of His Majesty's most approved Officers are unfortunately inscribed, many endeared to your Grace, and whose names have become familiar to the country by their dis- tinguished services in the Peninsula ; the loss, however severe, and however to be lamented, bears but a small proportion to the magni^ tude of the victory which has been achieved ; and which has exalted the military gloiy of the country, has protected from invasion and spoil the territory of His Majesty's ally the King of the Netherlands, and has opened the fairest prospect of placing on a lasting foundation the peace and Uberties of Europe, I have the honor to be, &c. &c. (Signed) Bathurst. Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, K.G. 8^0. ^^c' Q^ O. Gonesse, ith July, 1815. 1. (See Paris.) Q^ O. Neuilly, 5th July, 1815. 1. The Commander of the Forces has the greatest satisfaction in communicatinor to the army the thanks of the Houses of Lords and Commons for their conduct in the battle fought on the 18th June. [Here follow the Resolutions of the House of Lords.'] t jyjy Lord House of Commons, 23c? June, 1815. I am conmianded to transmit the unanimous thanks of this 422 THANKS. House to the several General Officers named in the enclosed Resolu- tions, and the Officers under their command, for their indefatigable zeal and exertions upon that memorable day; requesting your Grace to signify the same. And, at the same time, I have to communicate to your Grace the unanimous vote of this House, acknowledging, and highly approving, the distinguished valor and discipline displayed by the Non-Commissioned Officers and private soldiers of His Ma- jesty's forces serving under your Grace's command in that glorious victory. I am further commanded to transmit to your Grace their unani- mous resolution of thanks to the General Officers, Officers, and men of the allied forces, serving under your Grace's immediate command, for the distinguished valor and intrepidity displayed by them in that hard fougfht battle. I have the honor to remain ever, with the sincerest respect and devotion. Your Grace's most faithful servant, (Signed) C. Abbott, Speaker. Field Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, K.G. ^c. c^c' [Here follow the Resolutions of the House of Commons.'] G. O. Paris, 30th Nov. 1815. 48. Upon breaking up the army which the Field Marshal has had the honor of commanding', he begfs leave aofaiu to retiu'n thanks to the General Officers and the Officers and troops, for their uniform ofood conduct. 49. In the late short but memorable campaign they have given proofs to the world that they possess, in an eminent degree, all the good qualities of soldiers; and the Field Marshal is happy to be able to applaud their regular good conduct in their camps and cantonments, not less than when engaged with the enemy in the field. 50. Whatever may be the future destination of those brave trooj^js, of w hich the Field Marshal now takes his leave, he trusts that every individual will believe tiiat he will ever feel the deepest interest in their honor and welfare, and will always be happy to promote either. THEATRES. G. O. Paris, I8th July, 1815. 8, 9, and 10. Conduct of OfKcers at. (See Offickrs.) TICKET — TRANSPORT. 423 TICKET (HOSPITAL). G. O. Paris, Uth Dec. 1813. 2. Form of hospital ticket. (See Appendix, Form No. 3.) TRANSPORT. G. O. Calmhout, 26(h March, 1814. 1. When waggons, carts, or other means of transport are required, the apphcation must be made through the Quarter Master General, who wiU give an order for their being provided by the Commissariat department ; but requisitions are on no account whatever to be made by corps or individuals upon the Burgomaster or other authorities of the covmtry, who will be desired not to comply with any requisitions without an order from the Senior Officer of the Commissariat at the station where they are made. 2. The Ordnance and Medical departments will apply direct to the Commissary General as heretofore. Individuals and corps, riiaking requisitions without the proper authority, will be charged with the hire of the carriages, besides incurring the displeasure of the Com- mander of the Forces, who will not overlook any breach of the orders on this head. G. O. Bruxelles, 24th March, 1815. 4. In consequence of the obstacles resulting to the payment of transport, from Officers omitting to grant a certificate of the perform- ance of the service, it is the desire of the Commander of the Forces, that whenever the service is accomplished, a certificate to that eflfect may be granted to the peasants by the Officer or Non-commissioned Officer superintending the transport, agreeably to the following form, viz., * I do hereby certify that has been employed in the convey- ance of , from •, to , with waggons and horses, in which service he was engaged from the — of , to — of , both days inclusive, being — days. sig^nature. 5. The observance of this practice is imperiously necessary, in order to facilitate the regular supply of transport, as weU as in justice to the peasants, who will otherwise be unable to obtain payment for their services. 6. The rate of pay to the drivers of those waggons, which are the property of government, is fixed at one franc per diem, which will be 424 TREES— VrSITINGS — WAR OFFICE. included iu the contingent accounts o the several heads of depart- ments. TREES. G. O. Paris, bih Aug. 1815. 1. The Field Marshal begs that the Commanding OiKcers of regiments \vill prevent the soldiers from cutting the trees which form the avenues in the Bois de Boulocjne. G. O. Paris, Uth Aug. 1815. 1. The Field Marshal begs that horses may not be tied to the tree§ in the Champs Elysees, VISITINGS. G. O. Tholen, \bth Dec. 1813. 9 and 10. Of the troops when in cantonments. (6>e Canton- ments.) WAR OFFICE. G. O. Paris, 8th Aug. 1815. 6. The Officers commanding regiments, alluded to in the annexed letter fi'om the Secretary at War, are called upon for the explanation required. 7. ' Mv Lord, fVar Office, 28th July, 1815. The Superintendents of Military Accompts having reported that the accompts stated in the inclosed list, have not been transmitted at the proper time, and that no satisfactory reason has been assigned for the delay in sending them, I have received the Prince Regent's commands to desire that your Grace will call on Commanding- Offi- cers of the regiments mentioned in the inclosed list, for an immediate explanation of their inattention to his Majesty's Regidations, which, as explained in llie Circular from this department, of the 7th August, 1805, make it the duty of Commanding Officers to see that the pub- lic accompts of the corps are sent off at the periods prescribed by the Regulations; and in cases where, from particular circumstances, some delay may be unavoidable, to report the causes of such delay, wif/iout wailing for any ojfficial native of the accompts not having been re- ceived in due time. I have therefore to request that you will call upon the Commanding Officers for an explanation of the cause of the debiy on the part of the WARRANTS— WATERLOO MEN. 425 Pay Masters, in forwarding the accompts abovcmcntioned ; and tliat your Grace will also be pleased to apprise them that His Royal Highness expects that they will in future enforce due attention to His Majesty's Kegulations on this subject ; so that I may not have occa- sion to bring before His Royal Highness any similar instance of neglect, either on their part, or on the part of the Paymasters of the regiments. I have the honor to be, &c., Palmerston. Field Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, K.G.,G.C.B., c^t., c^r.' G. O. Paris, 1st Sejjt. 1815. 1. The followinsf regiments have not sent in the explanations re- quired by the Secretary at War's letter of the 28th July, 1815, in- serted in the General Orders of the 8th of last month. [Here follow the numbers of nine regiments.^ 2. If the explanations are not immediately transmitted to the Adjutant General, the Field Marshal will be under the necessity of orderinjT that the Officers commandinty the several reg^iments shall be placed in arrest. WARRANTS. G. O. Bruxelles, 24th May, 1815. 19. To be transmitted to the Comptrollers of Army Accompts. (See Comptrollers of Army Accompts,) G. O. Paris, 12th Nov. 1815. 1. (See Judge Advocate.) WATERLOO MEN. G. O. Paris, 5th Aug. 1815. 3. The Field Marshal has great satisfaction in publishing the following letters from the Secretary at War, for the information of the Officers and soldiers of the army : and he desires that the Returns required, may be forwarded to the Adjutant General by the several rcgfiments w ithout loss of time. (Copy-) * My Lord, War Office, 29th July, 1815. His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, having tal.en into his most trracious consideration the distinguished (lallantrv manifested upon all occasions by the Officers of the British army ; and having 426 WATERLOO MEN. more particularly adverted to the conspicuous valor displayed by them in the late glorious victory gained near Waterloo, by the army luider your Grace's command; I am commanded to acquaint your Grace, that the Prince Regent being desirous of testifying the strong sense entertained by him of their devotion to his Majesty's service. His Royal Highness has been pleased to order, i. That the regvilation under which pensions are granted to wounded Officers shall be revised, and that the pensions which have been, or may be granted, to Officers for the actual loss of eye or limb, or for wounds certified to be equally injurious with the loss of limb, shall not be confined to the amount attached by the scale to the rank which the Officer held at the time when he was wounded ; but shall progressively increase according to the rank to which such Officer may from time to time be promoted : the augmentation with regard to the pensions of such Officers now upon the list, being to take place from the 18th of June last, inclusive. ii. That every Subaltern Officer of infantry of the line, who served under your Grace's command in the battle of Waterloo, or in the actions which inmiechately preceded it, shall be allowed to count two years' service in virtue of that victory, in reckoning his service for the increase of pay given to Lieutenants of seven years' standing: and every such Subaltern will therefore be entitled to the additional shilling a day whenever he shall have served five years as a Lieutenant. iii. That this regulation shall be extended to every Subaltern of cavalry, and to every Ensign of the regiments of Foot Guards who served in the above mentioned actions ; and every such Subaltern and Ensign will therefore be entitled to an additional shilling a day, after five years' service as a Lieutenant in the cavalry, or as an Ensign in the Guards. I have to request that your Grace will make known this, the Prince Regent's pleasure, to the British army vnider your Grace's command ; and that you will, at your earliest convenience, transmit to me Regimental Returns of the Subaltern Officers to whom this gracious order of His Royal Highness may, by your Grace, be con- sidered to apply. I have the honor, &c. (Signed) Palmerston. Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, K.G., Sfc. ^c. S^c' (Copy.) ' My Lord. W"r OJice, 29th July, 1815. His Royal ITit^hness the Prince Regent, having taken into his most gracious consideration the distinguished bravery displayed by WOMEN. 427 the Non-commissioned Officers and soldiers of the British forces in the glorious victory lately gained near Waterloo, by the army under your Grace's command; and His Royal Highness being desirous of testifying, in a marked manner, the sense entertained by him of their services on that occasion, has been most graciously pleased to order, that henceforward every Non-commissioned Officer, Trumpeter, Drummer, and Private man who served in the battle of Waterloo, or in the actions which immediately preceded it, shall be borne upon the muster rolls and pay lists of their respective corps, as * Waterloo Men,' and that every ' Waterloo Man' shall* be allowed to count two years' service for increase of pay, or for pension when discharged. It is, however, to be distinctly understood, that this indulgence is not intended in any other manner to affi^ct the conditions of their original enlistment, or to give them any right to their discharge before the expiration of the period for which they have been engaged to serve. I request that your Grace will communicate these His Royal Highness's gracious orders to the British army under your com- mand ; and that you will, at the earliest opportunity, transmit to me a list of the several corps to which this order may be considered by your Grace to apply ; together with accurate muster rolls, containing the names of all the * W^aterloo Men' in each coi'ps ; such muster rolls being to be preserved in this office as a record, honorable to the individuals themselves, and as documents by which they will at any future time be enabled to establish their claims to the benefits of this regidation. I have the honor to be, &c., (Signed) Palmerston. Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, K.G. Sfc. ^c. ^'c' G. O. Paris, 5th Sept. 1815, 1. Regiments of British, and King's German Legion infantry, will send in, on or before the 8th inst., lists of the Officers, Non-commis- sioned Officers, and privates, who were present at the battle of Waterloo. 2. The cavalry will transmit similar returns on or before the 12th instant. WOMEN. G. O. Bruxelles, 22d March, 1815. 5. All women belonging to British regiments, beyond one for each twenty-five men, including Serjeants, drummers, trumpeters, and rank 428 WOUNDED. and flic, arc iminediatoly to be sent from their regiments to Ostendj for the purj^ose of being forwarded to their respective homes. 8. Lieut. Colonel Gregory will provide passages for the whole of the women to England ; and, on their embarkation, will pay those who are entitled to receive allowances to carry them home, as stated in the Paymasters' lists, which of course must be approved with Com- mandiufj Officers' siofnatures. 9. Rations are not to be allowed for more than one woman for every twenty-five men. This applies to all descriptions of troops. G. O. Pan's, 2Sfh Dec. 1815. 1. The Field Marshal directs that rations shall be granted in fu- ture for six instead of four women for ever)^ hundred m^en, including Non-commissioned Officers and drummers. And Commanding Officers of regiments are desired to avail themselves of the oppor- tunity offered, by the embarkation of the troops at Calais, to send to England all w^omen who cannot be maintained with their regiments, granting them the certificates required by the Regulations, provided that benefit was not accorded to them on their retriments coming to the Continent. WOUNDED. G. (5. Nivelle, 1 0fh June, 1815. 9, 10, and 11. Proportion of Officers, and Non-conmiissioned Officers, and Privates, to be sent to BruxcUes to attend the wounded. (See Hospital.) AN ALPHABETICAL INDEX OV THE GENERAL ORDERS OP FIELD MARSHAL THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON, K.G. &c. &c. &c. IN THE LOW COUNTRIES AND IN FRANCE. 1815. INDEX. Appointment of Field Marshal the Duke of Welling- ton TO BE Commander of the Forces 341 DIRECTING the FOLLOWING STANDING OrDERS TO BE observed ....... 341 Accompts, Military 343 (see War Office) . . . . .8 ^ug. 1815. ( ) ..... 1 Sept. 1815. AccoMPTANT Generals' Department 343 (see Commissahiat) • . . . .8 June, 1815. Addresses 343 General Officers, &c., to place on their quarters . 18 Dec. 1813. of Officers at Head Quarters .... 2^ Aug. 1814. of Commandants to be left at the gates . . 28 Mar. 1815. Alarm, False 343 stragglers spreading, punishment of . • .20 June, 1815. Allowance 344 to Commissariat "Clerks to buy horses . . 24 /aw. 1814. to Clerks in Purveyor's Department, for . - . .13 Feb. 1814. (see Bat Horses) . . . . . 18 Mar. 1815. ) . . . . .19 Mar. 1815. ) . . . . . 22 Mar. 1815. ) . . . . .13 Apr. 1815. ) ..... 30 ^/JA 1815. Ammunition 344 of soldiers sent to hospital . . ... 14 Dec. 1813. constant inspection of .... 16 Dec. 1813. when damaged, &c., requisition to be made . • 18 Dec. 1813. amount of stoppages for .... 30 Jan. 1814. amount of stopped, stated in Weekly States . . 7 Ocl. 1814. Arms and Accoutrements 345 register of in Hospital (see Hospital and Purveyor's Departj s * * i 14 Dec. 1813. itment) . . J 432 iNDKX TO 1815. Page Army 34G formation of . . . . . liorse artilkn-y attaclied to cavalry , . . additional artillery attached to divisions of infantry 11 Jpr. 1815. . 31 May, 1815. 7 June, 1815. Arrest 347 Two Lieutenants placed in, for quitting detachments . 19 Oe/. 1815. Artificers 347 Returns of, required from I'egiments . . . \^ Jpr. 1815. payment of . . * . . .22 Mar. 1815. Artillery 348 (see Commissariat) ..... 19 Dec. 1813. (*ep Army) ...... W Apr. 1815. to join divisions by route .... 2^ Apr. 1815, troops of, attached to cavalry . • . .31 May, 1815. {see Army) ...... 7 Jan- 1815. B. Baggage {see Column of March) . {see Head Quarters) . . to be sent to Ostend, &c, . (see Carriages and Carts) . to be carried on horses . . of the army, IMajor Kelly to superintend baggage masters, duties of . {see Carriages and Carts) . . {see Bagoage Masters) . . irregularities in, women, departure of . irregularity in the Quarter Master — reg. Baggage ]Masters of army of occupation 348 13 Dec. 1813. 2T Jan. 1814. 17 Mar. 1815. 19 Mar. 1815. \uApr. 1815. 24 May, 1815. 28 May, 1815. ■h 5 June, 1815. I'iAug. 1815. 11 Dec. 1815. Baggage Masters {see Baggage) ....*. appointments of iive ..... Barracks {see Cantonments) .... Letter on, and duties of Barrack Masters, and non-inter- ference with them by General Officers 350 24 May, 1815. 2b June, 1815. 3.50 18 Dec. 1813. 31 Dec. 1827. Bat Horses allowance for, to Surgeons of rrgts. to Staff Surge -ns 353 . 18 Mur. 1815. 19 il/a/-. 1815. INDKX TO 1815. 433 Page Bat Horsks — (Continued) to Adjutants, Pay Masters, Vetoriiiary Sur- geons, and Serjeant Saddlers . . • .22 Mar. 1815. to Quarter Masters . . . \3 Jpr. 1815. to Captains of troops . . . SO Apr. 1815. pack saddles for surgeons only ... 15 Mai/, 1815. Batmen - '^^^ number allowed . • . • • • j servants instead of ..... \20 Dec. 1813. such, subject to military law . . . .J number allowed to regimental Officers . . .13 Apr. 1815. Bedding, Hospital . "^"^"^ a spring waggon allowed for . - . <■ • • ^^ Jpr. 1815. Billets ^^^ not to be given at Brnxelles without authority . . 20 JK«e, 1815. Biscuit 3'^" four days, in care of the Quarter ]\Iasters . • 3 Ma',', 1815. four days to cavalry and artillery, but to be retained in store 13 Mut/, 1815. Board of Claims 3o6 (see Certificates) ...••• 18 /.v/y, 1815. Bois DE Boulogne • 356 (seeTiiEEs) . . . • • • 5 ..///i'-. 1815. Brevet Promotion "-^^^ Officers commanding divisions to send in names of Officers for 2J./i', 1815. Brushes ^^^ {see Knapsacks) . . . ' . • '-^^ ^^"U' ^^l^' c. Camp Kettles '^'" whether complete with the small kind . . • \5 Apr. \^\o. two sizes of . . . . ■. . 22 ./^r. 1815. prices of . . 18^«<7. 1815- r. ... 358 Cantonments arrangements for quai'tering in, and regulations whilst occu- pying 18D.C. 1813. soldiers not to quit after tatoo . • • ■ • ^^ "^"''J' ^"'^* further regulations in .... 28 Oct. 1815. 2 F 434 INDEX TO 1815. Page Carriages and Carts 360 Officers of Coninii?sariat only to press . . . 25 ^m<7. 1814. none to be on the line of march . . . 19 Mar. 1815. one attached for sick, &c. . . . .13 Apr. 1815. number allowed to Hanoverian army . , . 3 May, 1815. orders on disobeyed ..... 28 il-iay, 1815. (see Baggage) ..... 26 Jtine, 1815. ( ) r. . . . . . \A:Aug.\8\5. Cartridges 361 {see Ammunition) Cavalry 361 horses returned cast, how . . . .15 Mar, 1815. (see Bat HoHSEs) ..... ^Q Apr. 1815. brigades of. (See Army) . « . .11 Apr. 1815. the Earl of Uxbridge to command the . . 28 Apr. 1815. to be brigaded . . . . . . ") •n , ^ 31 May, 1815. artillery attached to . « . . .J (see Horses) . , . . , ,21 June, 1815. Certificates 362 of balances being paid .... 2 Oct. 1814. for losses .....,, 18 J^w/y, 1815. Champs Elysees 363 (see Trees) ...... ^2 Aug. 1815. Civil Departments 363 (see Head Quarters) .... 27 Jan. 1813. Column of March 363 order of the . . . , . .13 Dec. 1813. further directions for .... 7 Oct. 1814. order for, receipt of to be acknowledged . . .24 Mar. 1815. (see Baggage) ..... 257Mwe, 1815. men not to fall out from ..... 27 Jwwe, 1815. Command, Temporary 365 allowance for ...... M Sept.\Q\A. not to interfere with proper commands , , "„ 21 Sept. 1814. Commandants 365 appointed, duties of . . . , . 14 Feb. 1815. addresses of, to be at the gates of towns . . .25 Mar. 1815. (see Hospitals) ..... 20 Jjt. 1815. Officers posted to the army of occupation . . • II Z^ec. 1815. Officers, rations according to ranks ... 22 Bee. 1815. Communications of the Army -J"" Lieut. Col. Sir G. Scovell to take charge of . • 11 ^w<7. 1815. Comptrollers of Army Accompts *^"" staff appointed to the army . . • • 24 May, 1815. accounts to be sent to 10 /«ne, 1815. not to grant warrants, unless . • • \bJuly,\Z\b. Contingent Accompts '-''^ to be sent to Military Secretary . . • • 1^ "^"^y' l^l^- Contraband ^^^ (see Paris) 28 J*//y, 1815. Convention of Paris "^'^ (see Paris) . . . . . . • 4 Jw/y, 1815. Courts Martial ^'^^ general regimental, rules for transmitting . . • H ^et. 1815. to report what part of sentences executed . . 16 ^'Wa'"- 1815. D. Daily States ^"^^ (see States) , . . • • • 8 ^1%, 1815- 372 Deserters "^ agreement concerning .... 5 Scipt. 1814. subsistence of British . . . • • 27 Fe6. 1815. who take their horses with them ... 15 Mar. 1815. Dismissed THE Service *^"^ /■ /-I .™\ ... 23 t/M«e,1815. (see Commissariat) • • • •• * ' Mr. Deputy Assistant Commissary General for absence 24 June, 1815. 2F2 43G INDEX TO 1815. Page Distances 373 mounted Officers to practise . . . . . 18 Sept. 1815. Dress of Officers 373 to be according to order . . , , .28 Juhj, 1815. Drivers, Native 373 (see Tkansport) ..... 24 il/nr. 1815. Ducats 373 balances paid in, value of ..... Z June, 1815. Duties 374 (see Garrisons) ..... IT Sept. 1814. E. Engineers, Koyal 374 Officers to draw forage as cavalry . . . .28 Dec. 1814. Officers posted to Corps and Divisions . . .24 June, 1815. Enlistment 374 {see Judge Advocate) . . . , .12 Nov. 1815. Equipment, Field 374 monthly returns to be sent in .... 24 3Jar. 1814. to belong to Store Keeper's department . . . 13 A/ny, 1815. prices of ...... 24 Ocl. 1815. Estimates 375 («ee CoMPTROLLEii of Army AccoMPTs) . . 10 Jutie, 1815. Exercise - 375 (*ee Infantry ...... 9 37«y, 1815. (see Distances) . . . . . ijj gept. 1815. Explanation 375 (see QiARTERi-Y Pay Lists) .... 1 Sept. 1815. F. Firing 376 in camp or quarters, improper .... 18 Z?ee. 1813. Flannel 376 rules for wearing ..... 24 Ot/. 1814. Followers of the Army 370 (see Batmen) ..... 20 Dec 1813. INDEX TO 1815. 437 Page Forage 37G proportion of, for cavalry, artillery, &c. . . .12 Dec. 1813, to be taken through the Commissariat only . . 19 Dec, 1813. when carriages not provided, cavalry to carry . . 25 ^w^r. 1814, horses to fetch, from magazine ... 4 May, 1815, not to he taken irregxilarly .... \\ Auj. 1815. Commanding Officers held responsible for disobedience and irregularities ..... 13 Aug, 1815. FouGK Waggons 377 supplied to the cavalry . . . 20 iWrty, 1815. Fortifications 378 to be preserved ..... 21 Dec. 1814. France 378 injunctions on entering . .... ,20 June, 1815. Frontier 378 to be respected ..... 27 Oct. 1814. G. Garrisons 379 17 Sept. 1814. duties in, to be regularly performed . . . \ eleven o'clock to be the hour of mounting guards in . j General Courts Martial, Officers 379 on Lieut. of the — i-eg., ' for absenting himself from "I his detachment' .... >24 Miy, 1815. remarks of the Commander of the Forces . . .J letters from the Adjutant General and the Judge Advocate ] . . j ,p,r General, on the trial of Capt. of the — reg. J on Lieut. of the — reg., ' for neglect of duty, &c,' • ^ go ^r remarksof the Commander of the Forces . . .J General Courts Martial, Privates 383 on Private of the — reg , ' for mutiny, &c.' , 19 Oct. 1815. sentence and confirmation on Private of the — reg., ' for mutiny, &c.' . I on Or/ 1815 sentence and confirmation ... J 181 on Private of the — reg., ' for desertion' . sentence and confirmation . . . on Private of the — reg., ' for murder,' , c .• Mo Dec. 1815. sentence and confirmation ... 1 2 Nov. \ 438 INDEX TO 1815, Page General Orders 385 to be read at the first parade . . . 1 a'' D 1 Rl S the execution of them to be reported . . . j Glandered Horses 385 (see Comptroller of Army Accompts) . , 10 June, 1815. ( ) . . , 15J«/y, 1815. Great Coats 385 to be put iu packages and sent to store . . 31 May, 1815, H. Hanoverian Army 386 (see Army) ...... \\ Apr. 1815. (see King's German Legion) . . . .9 May, 1815. Hospital establishment of ... , 8 June, 1815, Harvest 387 the soldiers permitted to assist ... 28 July, 1815. Head Quarters 387 all attached to, to receive orders from the Commandant 2"^ Jan. 1814. Major Kelly to superintend the quartering at . , 4 Ja7i. 1815. further directions respecting .... 21 Nov. 1815. Horses 388 (see Forage) ..... 12 Dec. 1813. ( ) . . . . . .25 Aug. 1814. rates of forage for, agreeably to rank . . 22 Apr. 1815. (see Forage) ...... 4 J/ay, 1815. (see Comptroller ov Army Accompts) . . 10 June, 1815, detained to be returned to whom they belong . . 21 June, 1815. (sec Comptroller OF Army Accompts) . . 15 July, 1815. Btolen in Paris, letter from the Prefet . . . Id July, 1815. (see Trees) . . . . . 13 jug. 1815, Hospital 39O regulations respecting ..... 14 Dec. 1813. further directions respecting ... 4 Jan. 1814. no advance of pay required for men iu . . . 23 Jan. 1814. (see Transport) ..... 2G iJ/«;-. 1814. an orderly for every 10 men to be sent to . . 2 0c/. 1814. descri])tion of sick sent to General . . . 18 il/wr, 1815, (see H.ir Horses) ..... 19 Mn;-. 1815. (see Carts AND Caiiriages) . . . Vd Apr. 1815. Medical Staff appointed .... 2-i Apr. 1815. INDEX TO 1815. 439 Page Hospital — {Continued) contingent accounts . . • . . 30 ■/'/ayj 1815. (see Hanoverian Army) . . • • • ! 8J«ne, 1015. directions for, at Bruxelles, after Waterloo . . 20 June, 1815. surplus of regimental, to be paid to the chest • • 17 ^"V. 1815. servants allowed to the Medical Staff . • 6 Dec. 1815. Hunting »^95 (see Shooting) . . . . • 5 Nov. 1815. Huts ^°^ not to be burned on quitting . i . .29 Oct. 1815. I. Infantry '^'^^ (see Column of March) . • • '7 ^"^'^ l^^^. to be exercised . . . . • . ^ -^^''3'' ^^^^* (see Distances) ..... 18 Se;;M815. Infantry, Light ^'^^ battalions of, to be formed .... 9 May, 1815. Intrenching Tools •^•^^ number required . • • • • ^^ -^f' ^o^^* J. Judge Advocate '^'^^ warrant for enlisting, to ..... 12 Nov. 1815. K. King's German Legion 397 battalions to be reduced to six companies . . 25 Apr. 1815. Officers and Non-commissioned Officers of the remaining com- panies to do duty with the Hanoverian infantry 9 May, 1815. Knapsacks ^^^ (see Column of March) . . . • 7 Oci. 1814. diminution in necessaries carried in . • • 31 3%, 181o. L. Leave of Absence , . , , . ^^ dates to be inserted from original leave . . p W Feb, I8ld. 440 iM)i:x TO 1815. Page Letters 398 returns of, sent, required .... 28 Sept. 1814. directions for parties ..... 30 Jpr. 1815. mails for England ..... 18 /w/y, 1815. Light Infantry 399 to be practised at target .... .0 Mtnj, 1815. Losses 399 (*ee Board Ob- Claims AND Cekthic axes) . . \Q July, 1815. M. ' Marching , 399 (see Column ov March) .... 7 Oct. 1814. (see Infantry) . . . . . .9 May, 1815. Medical Boards 399 permission to appear before . . . .19 M'ly, 1815. weekly, ordered . .... 19 ^«/^, 1815. ou Lieut. of the — reg. found fit for duty . . 25 Nov. 1815. JNIiLiTARY Secretary 400 (see Comptroller of Army Accompts) . . .10 June, 1815. (see Contingent Accompts) ... 15 July, 1815. o. Ofi'icers 400 (see Leave OF Absence) . . . » . \G Feb. 1815. (see Commandants) . ." . , . & July, 1815. conduct at the theatres in Paris . . . 18 July, 1815. (see Review) . . . . , .22 .My, 1815. (see Dress of Officers) ... 1 (see Paris) |28 7./y, 1815. (see Distances) ..... 18 Sept. 1815. to travel through France with passports , . .25 Nuv. 1815. Orderlies 401 (see Letters and Forms in Appendir. Fonsi No. 8.) . 28 Sept. 1814. (see IIospiTAi.) ..... 2 Oct. 1814. from the cavalry for General Officers . , .30 Apr. 1815. Orders 401 (see General Orders.) Ordnance Department 401 {nee Transport) ..... 2C Mar. 1814. INDEX TO 1815. 441 p. Page Pack Saddles and Panniers 401 (see Bat Horses) ..... 18 Mar. \815. ( ) . . . . . 22 Mar. 1815. ( ) . . . . .15 Mdij, 1815. (see Equipment, Field) .... 2i Oct. 1815. Paris 402 4 Jii/;/, 1815. result of the victory . • . . .1 • .... J convention of . • • convention of, militai-y, not political . . .4 Ju/i/, 1815. Governor of, appointed .... 7 Jult/, 1815. contraband, search may be made at the gates of . * 28 Ji'ly, 1815. Commandants of tlie arrondisseinents appointed ." 31 ^i/gi. 1815. no Officers to be quartered in, excepting . . . II L'ljc. 1816. Passports 405 Officers of the army to travel with . . . 25 A'bt;, 1815. Pay 405 certificates required of in monthly returns . . .2 Oct. 1814. Pay, Daily 40G advantages and mode of ... . 3 June, 1815. Pick-Axes 406 (see Equipment, Field) . • . . .24 Oct. 1815. Plunder 406 (see Column of Makch) . . . . - 2^ June, 1815. Post Office 406 (see Letters) . . . . . .18 Ju/i/, 1815. (see COMMUNICATONS OV THE ArMy) . . . 11 Allff. 1815. Prize Money for the Peninsula 407 lists called for ...... \Q Aug, 1815, ..... 17 Sept. 1815. irregularities in the lists . . . . .29 Oct. 1815. Provisions 408 (see Commissariat) ..... Id Dec. 1813. (see Rations) Purveyor's Department 408 (see Form of Ticket in Jppendu: Form No. 3) . 14 Dec. 1813. allowance to clerk? for a horse ♦ . . 13 Feb. 1814. 442 INDEX TO 1815. Q. Quarters .... (see Cantonments) (sec Head Quarters) (see Cantonments) {tee Head Quarters) («ee Paris) . Page . 408 18 Dec. 1813. 4 June, 1815. 28 Oct. 1815. 21 Nov. 1815. 11 Dec. 1815. R. Rations 409 quantities of . . . . . .12 Dec. 1813. (see Women) ..... 22 Mar. 1815. salt meat . . . . . . .18 May, 1815. to be regular in ..... IT Sept. 1815. (see Paris) . . , . . .11 Dec. 1815. (see Women) ..... 28 Dec. 1815. Receipts 409 (see Requisitions) . . . . . .12 Dec. 1813. (see FouMs in Ai^pendix. Form No. 2) . ... 19 Dec. 1813. Reprimand 410 for neglect of duty ..... 1 ^ r- n ^r r. ^ \ 24 May, 1815. (see (jeneual Courts Martial, Officers) . .J Requisitions 410 how to be made . . . . . .12 Dec. 1813, unauthorised ..... 7 Sept. 1814. . . . . . .10 Feb. 1815. (see Hospital) . . . . . is Mar. 1815. orders respecting . . . . ,5 Aug. 1815. Returns 411 (see Hospital) ..... 4 Jan. 1814. (see States) . . . . . . OC Aug. 1814. (see Prize Money) .... 2!) Oct. 1815. Review . • . • 411 by the Emperor of Russia .... 22 July, 1815. .... 23/K/y, 1815. l»OLLS 412 (see IIosi'iTAi.) . . . . . .14 Dec. 1813. to be called at sunset .... 7 Sept. 1815. repeated . . . - . . .15 Sept. 1815. INDEX TO 1815. 443 s. Page Salt Meat ^^^ (see Rations) 18 i»%, 1815. Servants (..eBlxMEN) 20 Dec. 18U. ( ) 13 ^/'A 1815. allowed to Medical Officers . . ! • • ^ Dec. 1815. Shirts ^^^ (see Knapsacks) . . . • • -31 May, 1815. Shoes 413 prices of 18 ^w^. 1815. given gratis ..... 25 Sept, 1815. supplementary returns of, required . . .16 Oct. 1815. Shooting ^^'^ without leave, forbidden .... 3^i<^.18l5. order repeated ....•• 1 Oct. 1815. General Officers to prevent . . . • ^ ^^"v. 1815. Sick 414 one spring waggon allowed for . • . .13 Apr. 1815. (see Hospital) Spades and Shovels 414 t (see Equipment, Field) .... 24 Oct. 1815. Spirits ^^^ (see Rations) ..... 12 Dec. 1813. Squads 414 (see Cantonments) . . • • -28 Oct. 1815. Staff 415 (see Addresses) 18 Dec. 1813. {see Addresses) 24 A.ff. 1814. Officers to be discontinued on the ... 14 -4;;r. 1815. Staff Corps of Cavalry 41o r c A . . 21 June, 1815. corps of formed . . . • • Officers ■appointed to ...» ^ uy. o. c 416 States dally, required . . • • • . , , . „ , .11 Mill/, 1815. weekly, requued . • • • • •" 444 INDEX TO 1815. Page Stations 416 (see Commandants) Stations, Hospital 416 (see HosriTAL) Stoppages 417 for ammunition ..... 30 Ja7t. 1814. how to be charged against the troops . . .30 Mar. 1814. (see Pay, Daily) ..... 3 June, 1815. Storekeeper General 417 articles supplied by, how to be pjiid . . . 30 Mar. \S\4. Departmental Officers joined the army . . . 8 June, 1815. (tee EauiPMENT) Stores 417 (see Commissaiiiat) Stragglers 417 (see Hospital) ..... 14 Dec, 1813. Officers and men after Waterloo . . . . 20 J»/Me, 1815, (ice Column OF Matich) .... 2T June, 1815. Subsistence 418 (see Pay, Daily) .....'. 3 June, 1815. T. Tents 418 for Officers ...... 13 Jpr. 1815. for the soldiers . . . . . .31 3Iai/, 1815. to be repaired ...... 4 Dec. 1815. Thanks 419 after Waterloo . . . . . .20 June, 1815. from the Prince Regent .... 2 Ju/i/, 1815. (sec Paius) . . . . , .4 Ju/y, 1815. from Parliament ..... 5 Ju/i/, 1815. ou the breaking up of the army .... 30 A'bi'. 1815. Theatres 422 (see Okkicehs) . . . . • . .18 Ju/y, 1815. Ticket, Hospital 423 (see Appendix. Poum No. 3) . , . . 14 Dec. 1813. INDEX TO 1815. 445 Page Transport 423 how to be apjtlied for . . . . . 20 ]\Iar. 1{514. certificate to be given to the peasants for . . 24 Mar. 1815. Trees 424 in the Bois de Boulogne . . . . .5 Au be 8 a s u (« aj a, a rt >» 00 ?, ■" QJ a; a x> be 00 u-^- o be C s .s j3 H •T3 a a a o u o a (4 O) >-] o z o o o be 3 C c 3 c (yj c o • ri ,bc 0) fcO en t> en o a 3 C/} O H 7D «< o o Ed < z z CO 2 G 2 452 APPENDIX. CO 6 O fa o u o 8 a 0? o5 H < O o o •dujjs puE uaajuBQ •JlOBSaJABJJ •?pa qonoj ipg jauoXBg ••Suns •pjnqqeag puB jauo^Bg op UO 5[JBI\[ puE -0^ •335isni/^ •op UO SJJEHI pUB -0^ •nsnj 5 q o •jBog jBajf) ■s.iasMojx M^oiD ■1B03 •3J"X P"« dBo s s -** a> IB O Cd Z •HE p[OH •SBg JIBS •J95IUEia •jasjaef atiSijBj •s.iasn<>.ij^ 3imAV •JJDBsdEU'^ •S.I31tBf) ■dsBi3 puB >[nois sdB.Ug IBOQ ^Bajf) sqtuog "IFa >13«ia ■Sr»i{sn.ia •sjjaog JO sSui>|ooic5 •sjoojj .10 saoqg •si.iuic; iam:R[j •siJiiis • TROOP OR COMPANY. IB H » M • z M a V. c 1 % ■ o 1 >< > ) S 1 CO 1— 1 S APPKNDIX. '*UtJ SHaVKHH u H «J H >■ O g a; z o H -U 9! < to H as EJ 2 •pajjajsuujx •;sBO •PIOS 1 •pBa(j •pauiof Id •paonpa^ ' '^ •paiomojfi so •psAiaoay .1 •uaAiQ ?* ^ K ■p31J9S3Q •p9SjBqosi([ •pBaQ QJ •pauiof to Ed i« o W •IE30X .r •puBuioiog uQ 1 •i^is C3 '* ■luasajj o 3 a < ■«! •ITJJOX 'SuissijM pun JBAV JO sjauosijj •pUBlUUlOQ IIQ O •luasqY ■iuas9Jj; •juasajj TRUMPETERS. •[Biox •Suissiiv[ pnB JEAV JO sjauosuj •piiBniuiog UQ 4 •juasqv nuasajj - •1U3S3.IJ SERJEANTS. •Fwx •Suissii\[ puB JB^v JO s.iauosu J ■puBuiuiog iiQ i •juasiiv •JU8S9JJ - ■)U9S3J,J OFFICERS. •Jff«5S •sujajiBqns •sui^adB^ •S.1931BO PPFJ -xNaNioau j 454 APPENDIX. ^ ■« s « S S o ^J • 0) >< ,^ P^ i> H •^ ^ ^ ^ vJ -Ki) < V Q 00 '^ o^ •3 < a o 2 cs a < •pgonpga •pajouiojjj •pOAISDa^ •U3AI£) •pg^jasoQ •paSjBuosrQ •p^aa •paniof a z C3 a APPENDIX. 455 C/) to s o o CO 6 o 00 ^ <1> o w O :^ 1—4 a Q fa ^ ^ ft5 ^ fa s ^ gg fa h 3:5 Remarks. Q 05 §^ - •sapjvr ojiquj 1 •sjainuBj s,J9[ppBS iTiBaf-iag j •sjgiuuBj s.j3aTiouiJV jueafjas •sdBj^s aSuSSBo: | •SJaiuuTJ^j aupjpajvr •sa^noo puB saipug j •saiPPBS lOM i Intrenching Tools. •saxB5jor(j 1 •saxy SuUl^J •sapEds 1 •siaAoqg 1 1 "saqlXog •s^jooij SuidEay^ 1 •siasjuBia i •S5(oaQ aajBj\\ •S5I0BS HJOQ j 1 Camp Equipage. •sSeg asojsl Jrejj | •spjo9 a§B.ioj •sjajtona .iai«A\. 1 •sauiq isEajg | 1 •sja^BK i^a-if) 1 1 1 •sisoj ia5iDif[ 1 1 ■sajjia^ duiBQ •s}[ooH ma •SJIOBSaJABH •sdBJJS PU'^ suaa^TiBO | | •siuax 1 ' > '55 Serviceable .... 1 HO a -^ s 456 APPENDIX. O S Pi o OD C/2 H o ^ g^ s O Ph to Q ^^ H W o o p^ 5 Remarks. S « COS 1" •sa[nj\[ onqnd •sdBj?s aSeSSea •SJ3IUUB(J aupip3j\[ •S.IBIIO3 pUB S9ipi.ia •S9IPPBS 5IDBJ cr 1— 1 •saxy Suijiaj •S3XB5I3IJ •sapBdg •S[3A0qS ■< C P W •sjajjuBia •S>[OBSaJABfJ •sdBjjg puB suaajuB^ •S5100H ina •sajnaH dumj ujx •s»uax s.XuBdaio3 •siuax .sjaoigo 8 .S > • a* 3 OS > c • • be 5 5: V o O APPENDIX. 457 00 6 t 2i to GO ^ ,'rt p^ 2 *- ^ O S c 2 .£P 56 Signature of Non-commissioned Officers commanding Parties. Hour Dis- patched from. Hour of Arrival at. Stations of Ihe Letter Parties. Rate per Hour. a) CA -. c ei c 3 4-> o c o p 5 C he '^ H -»«JO .n I J. IJ 1^ A^ A^ Form No. 9. CASUALTY RETURN. Regiment of Return of Casualties in Action ivith the Enemy near On the -day of le. Officers. - \