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London, England, 1810-06-25 00:00:00

;he bAyonet. Upon the Lieutenant Ca-
Jc;..e: a 3 Captain Thackeray reporting to me, that
t vas praoicable to es,abliNh our troops there, the
tletic.hment m'as.direCled to stand fast, and by in-
cessant and judicious labour during the night, the
luveuchment was convened into'a. second parallel,
from whence the fire of the enehiy, however se-
vere, could- not dislodge it.
Our sharpshooters and infantry: froth. ;thence
greatly distressed the opposing. artillery ; and I
am convinced hastened the enemy's decision to sur-
render. ;
In the course of these operations, it has afford-
ed me infinite satisfa"alien to observe, that thes'skill
of our Officers . and the-courage of °neaten, have
uniformly converted 'the labours' of the enemy into
works of security for-ourselves.:
I am happy to say;that upon the whole our -losi
has been inconsiderable; remarkably so, when the
circumstances of the siege are taken, into considera-

tion. •
The skill and attention of Mr. Gunning, Stir-
geon to the forces, (of whom t cannot speak too
bigfily,_ or too strongly recommend to your Excel-
lency) and that of the other Medical Officers, will
trust be the means of preserving the valuable lives
of our wounded Officers and Men. I am deeply
' concerned to say, that since my last report, a chance.
cannon shot has deprived the army of Major Clarke ;
an Officer whose early exploits and distinguiahcd
qualities promised to render him one of its brightest
ornaments.
Captain Eyre's misfortune did nott• admit of his
being on shore ; but the Magnificent. was brought
near to the scene of action, and I constantly pro-
fited from his advice and assistance.
" The squadron .has given me the most powerful
aid ; it furnished ammunition and cannon for the
batteries, with intelligent Officers and brave sea-:
men io fight them ; their fire was most destruaive,
Captains Mowbray, Brisbane, and Griffiths, of . the,
Royal Navy, were zealous in their co-operation
the two latter Officers resumed their station off
Corfu, while Captain Mowbray, by his unceasing;
exertions facilitated our operations and supplied our.
wants.

The gallantry and good condaet- of the-Royal Ma-
rines was noticed to your .Excellency: in.-my last
report, and I can only assure you that it has been
conspicuous throughout she service.
Colonel Wilder superintended the duties of the
line to ray perfea satisfaction. •
Lieutenant C)lonel Lowe commanded in the
town, and was, unwearied in calling forth the re-
sources of the Island, and in planting and forward-
ing a mode of attack by the Lake, .had the obsti-
nacy of the enemy forced us to recur _to such a
measure.

The arranetnents of Captain Williamson, com-
mending the Artillery, were most excellent. The
Officers and men of the corps displayed their ac-
customed science and intrepidity. •
The labours of Captain Thackeray, ComMand-
ing Eogiireer, were incessant, his projects judicious,
and his batteries admirably constructed. The Ot-
.
ficers of that department had severe duty, and
acquitted themselves in a manner the most praise-
worthy.
I'he army has been abundantly supplied through
the exertions of the Commissariat, diret.ted by Act-
ing Assistant-Commissary Forbes, a Gentleman who
has discharged his extensive and complicated
.duties
entirely to my approbation.
Since Captain Wynyard's confinement the Office_
of Adjutant-General has been perforMed by :Brigade
Major Oust, a deserving Officer long attached to my.
command.
Captain A'Court, who, volunteered from Sicily,
arrived in time to render me most essential service in
the department of the Quarter-Master .General. -
The limits of a report admit .not of my. noticing
further the merits of individuals; but I can most
conscientiously assure your _Excellency that every
person belonging to this army has faithfully done
his duty, and deserves. the commendation and, sup-
port a his superiors.
The motives which induced ine to propose this
enterprise to your Excellency, have acquired.
_ strength as I became more acquainted with the
local position and the military and political relations
of the Island.
The enemy upon our landing had 1600 regular
and irregular troops ; a force he could augment at
pleasure, and easily bring to a& against the adjacent
and least prOteet,,.d of the liberated isles. The judi-
eious Measure:suggested by his Majesty's Minister,
Mr. Foresti, and which obtained your Excellency's
Sattelion, of receiving the- Albanians into our ser-
' vice, together with the display of the National
Greek flag, led them to abzndon a cause they never
heartily embraced. Many of them have returned fo,
their' country, and others are proposed to be en=
rolled •by us upon the footing that has been approv-'
ed of.
During the whole of the service in this island,
- Mr. Foresti has remain in the field,. sharing with me
-the toils of the campaign.
Herewith I enclose the articles of capitulation,
'".' returns .of 1-;;;Ied and wounded, as also a return of
prisoners and captured stores. •
• This dispatch wilt be presented- by- Lieutenant
Hart ztnbeller, my Aid de Camp, ‘t-liom I again re-
commend to your Excellency's notice and pro-
' te6ion. I have the honour to be, &c.. ...
(Signed) • '• -J. OSWALD,
Tat ig.-Gem Commanding troops
• - in. the lonian Isles.
His Excellency Lieutenant General Sir loin
Stuart, K. LS. and K. C, Commander-of •
the korces, &c. fee.
P. S. In my lasi'letter I omitted to mention, that
Lieutenant Charters, with the Royal Marines of the.
Belle Poole, formed a portion of the 'party which'
g. assaulted the,enenty's lines; I now beg to supply
that deficiency, and to bear testimony to their
bril-
.liant couduCt upon that occasion.
;2 . "(Signed) OSW.ALD; Brig. Gen.

ARTICLES OF CAPITLITION'

Agreed upon between Lieutenant-Colonel-..Lowe, and Capt.
Mowbray, of the Royal Navy, on the'rari of Brigadier.,,
General Oswald, commandn .; 'his- Britannic Kkjesty,'s
Land Forces, and or 'Captain !lyre commanding his NlajeS;
ty's Vessels, and General Camus commanding the French
Garrison or the Fortress of St. Maura, April 16i11,- aro.
f St. I‘6. shall

Art. 1. The Garrison of the Fortress o, ot, Maura shat
,evacuate this Fortress with the honours of war, and with.
their arms and baggage tri-enibark on bbard English Vessels
ssithur hi the goads, to,ttc!lpipriect at•the.Rpit of Trieste or
Aucona, belonging to his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon.
Answer. ,The Garrison will march out with the honours of