Star.
London, England, 1808-08-24 00:00:00

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Ispect of 111115.0.11 COMM- IN* neva, osaahisatei
!embarkation.
Those in Zealand I would propose to foice their
ay to the Peninsula, of which Halskon, near Cor-
soh-, forms the projecting point towards Sproe. That
Isthmus appears capable of being defended, or at
least seems to afford the means of defence for a few 1
days. till I could remove them to the island of Sproe.
Those at Frederisca, by seitiag on vessels, m ght
possibly force an embarkation and unite with those on
Fun.rn, which might perhaps be favoured by some
movements of the troops at Odense.

Separate, or united.; ith those in Jutland, I appre-
bend those in Funen could secure themselves in the '•
Presqu' Isle (Peninsula) which terminates near the i
Island of Romsoe, of which the pass near Kiirte-
minde appears to form the gorge, and I could,
if necessary, remove them to Romsoe ; it would
greatly facilitate the necessary naval operation, and
might enable me to send a ship of the line to-
wards Frederisca, to favour the troops in Jutland,
if those in Langeland should be thought in security
on that island ; if they should, the other trcops
might be landed at leisure on that Island, and the
whole embarked from thence ; but if the troops at
o:
present there are incapable of maintaining them-
selves at that place, in that case I must leave a,
ship of the line and a sloop, which could at a]-
most any time receive them on board, and convey
them to any other place that might be approved of,
till transports could be procured for their reception.
My means, (three ships of the line and half a dozen
small vessels at most,) are not perhaps sufficient to
embrace all these Objects at once ; but the zeal and
exertion of the Officers and ships' companies would
greatly diminish the difficulties, and I should be
much aided in lending assistance to the troops at
Frederisca if, as I have before said, those in Lange-
land should be considered capable of maintaining
that post without any immediate support. I am
aware some sacrifices of horses, and perhaps cannon,
might be necessary, and we must be prepared to en-
counter even unforeseen difficulties ; naval arrange-
ments and movements are ever dependent, in some
degree, on weather ; but I should hope to surmount
them all. It would of course be right to drive in
cattle, and take whatever provisions might be prac-
ticable with the troops, as it would not -)nly save our
present supply which, the victuallers not having at
this moment arrived, is rather scanty for the Spanish
army, but would put me at ease on that score, pro-
vtded any unavoidable delay should intervene, and
I prevent my sending supplies to them on shore.

In my present uninformed state I am not in a situa.
tion to judge how fat it might be in the power of, or
deemed preferable by the Spanish Commander, to
seize on Nyborg. It would secure the inactivity of
the gun-boats in that port. But such a measure might
possibly involve the safety of the troops in Zealand
and Jutland, by inducing the Danes to act hostilely,
when otherwise they might be disposed to wink at, or
make no.serious efforts to impede the quiet removal
of the Spanish troops.
But if the principles of this plan should be approved
of, and deemed feasible by those in command, I would
recommend the movement to be general. That it be
agreed to act upon it in all its parts the same day,
except a discovery should take place, in which case
each part should act immediately witlioat hesitation.
I acknowledge I should have little expectation of
the success of any negociation for the peaceable re-
moval of the troops. But a declaration immediately
after the movement shall have commenced, of the
peaceable and unoffending object in view, accom-
panied with a threat of retaliation in the event of any
hostile opposition on the part of the Danes of French,
might perhaps be found advantageous.
In stating the naval force at present under my com-
mand, it is right to observe, I am in expectation of
more ships, and have been informed that a sufficient
Supply of provisions for all the Spanish troops is now
on its passage to me. I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) A. G. KEATS.
To his Excellency the Marquis de la Romana,
Commander-in-Chief of the Spanish Troops
in Denmark.

N.D. I have just heard that the expected supply of
provisions is in part arrived, which obviates difficul-
ties pa my part.

Brunswick, Aug. 9, 1908.

Sta—l have the honour to acknowledge the receipt •~
of your Excellency's letter of this morning, and
to congratulate you and the Spanish nation on the
firm and manly step you have taken on this impor
tent occasion. Circumstances of weather unavoid-
ably prevent the arrival of two ships of the line now
in sight. I send Captain Graves of the Brunswick,
informed of my ideas, to see what uses can, be
made of the vessels at present in Nyborg. In my
' present situation, I can receive nearly fifteen hun-
dred men on board ; and, under all circumstances,
it appears to me the most advisable to convey the
troops with all expedition to Langeland ; and, as it
appears to be the opinion of your Aid de Camp that
you will be in a situation to maintain that island, to
take post there till the arrival of transports to embark
the army, I shall order seamen in to man twenty of
the smacks at present in the port, and more as the
'ships arrive. I apprehend the baggage and artillery
had better be em►arked in them, and moved out under
my protection. Among the Spanish troops perhaps
seamen may be found ; and I would suggest the pre.
prim of the immediate establishment of a marine