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London, England, 1809-03-23 00:00:00

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No. XI,II.

Copy of a Letter from Viscount Castlereagh is Mljor General
Leith.
Downing-streer, August 20, 1808.
Sir—This letter will he delivered to you by Capt.
Lefevre, whose talents as an engineer will be of
much use in accelerating the survey of the military
line of the Asturias, and the principality of ;it. An-
dero. The examination of the country to the east-
ward of St. Ander° is hardly of less pressing im.
portance.
In addition to an examination ofthe.principal roads
by which the enemy may attempt to penetrate into
either of these provinces, which upon the map appear
to be limited to the road from Burgos by Reynosa to
St,Ander, and that through Leon to Oviedo, it is de-
sirable to ascertain what the facility is of lateral corn-
immication between these two lines of operation—
that is, how far a corps in the Asturias can move to
support one in the Montana, and vice versa ; and fur-
ther, how far a corps, pressed in the Asturias by a
superior force, can fall back on Ferrol. The inclosed
will point your attention to what immediately relates
to the Asturias in a defensive sense. I should wish
you, however, to extend your views to the practicabi-
lity of offensive operations, and to state your opinion
upon the comparative advantages of a forward move-
ment upon either of the lines above referred to, or
whether a line more to the eastward can be looked tn.
In considering this question, you may take it upon
the two suppositions-Ist, of 20,000, and, 2cfly, of
90,000 British troops being disposable for this opera-
tion. You will observe the defensive view of the sub-
ject is taken upon the supposition that only 10,000
men are at present applicable to service in the North
of Spain, which must be considered as the limit, till
*our operations in Portugal are terminated. You will
feel the importance, as our army will have to depend
altogether upon the resources of the country in xhich
they act for moving their supplies, of avoiding, as
far as possible, an extended line of operations.. I state
the embarrassment to be the transport of the prowl-
ions in the interior, as I can have no hesitation in un.
dertak,ing to meet all the wants of the army whilst on
the coast.
I should be glad to know what number of trans.
ports may be conveniently sheltered in the
Sports of
Gijon and St. Ander ; and whether cavalry can be ,
disembarked at either place. You will also apprize
me, without committing the Government, what the
disposition at present is of the Juntas of Asturias and
St. Ander, to receive the co-operation of a British
corps, either for offensive or defensive purpose,. You
will also inform me of the state of the climate which
may be expected in the ensuing months—during what
period the troops can continue to operate without un-
duly exposing their health—and what covering they
may expect to find when they can no longer keep the
field —what influence the climate is likely to have on
the operations of the enemy—is it to he expected that
they will be compelled to suspend operations dur-
ing the winter, or is it more likely that they will con-
tinue, as has been their habit in other countries, with-
-out interruption in the field ?
You will communicate, as early as possible, your
sentiments on the points above stated, as well as any
others which you may deem material, to Sir Hew
Dalrymple, or the Officer commanding in Portugal,
as he will be instructed, under certain circumstances,'
to act without waking for orders from home.
What measures would you recommend for encou-
raging Biscay and Navarre to rise ? If you see a
prospect of a diversion so important being produced
in the rear of the French armies, you will address
yourself, on the subject of arms, to Sir Hew Dal-
rymple, and the Juntas of Oviedo and Gallicia ;
50,0(X) stand having been lately forwarded to the
latter authorities for the service of the Northern De.
partments of Spain ; and 30,000 stand, together with
30,000 pikes, having been sent with Sir Arthur Wel-
lesley to Portugal.
Can you contrive, by some confidential Spaniard,
to open a communication with General Palafox in
Arragon, for the purpcse of ascertaining what his
situation and means are, and how far he could co-
operate in breaking in upon the French line of opera-
tions en that side, which seems to extend for not less
than 260 miles, taking it from the frontier to Segovia ;
and as they have to guard both the Victoria and
Pampeluna roads, a number of light corps of armed
peasantry, I should apprehend, would either intercept
their convoys, or compel them to waste much of their
force in escorts. I have the honour to be, &c.
To Major Gen. Leith, &c. (Signed) CASTLEREAGH.

Downing-street, Sept.l7, 1808.
Sir—Fourteen thousand pikes have been embarked,
and consigned to you at Gijon. They are destined
for the use of the peasantry in the province of Biscay,
or elsewhere, as may be most advantageous ; and I
am to desire you mill take such measures for the dis-
tribution of them, or for storing them, as, under ex-
isting circumstances, you shall consider most advan-
tageous fur the general service.—l have the honour to
be, &c. (Signed)
To Major-General Leith, &c.
(No. 1.11.) CASTLF.rtlituti.
Enclosure in Viscount CAST LrarAna's 1.1 tier to Major-Gen. ' Copy of a Letter from Viscount CASTLIALACIN to Major-Gen.'
14.1-rtt, of Aug. 24i, 1;08.
1 • altoonsice.
uncs les. SIR, • Downing-street, Sept. 25, 1808.
1. Whether, if the enemy have from thirty- 1 I inclose for your information, extract of an In-
thousand to 50,000 at Burgos and on that line, and striiction which has been sent, by his Majesty's corn
before they are engaged by an army in their front, ' mand, to Major-General Leith, from which you will
should attack the Asturias, are the Asturians capable observe that it is proposed, without delay, t a assent-
of defending their Province without assistance ? I ble a large corps of his Majesty's troops 'n the neigh-
botolioad of Corunna, there to be equipped for sex v.ce.
As it is material that the troops, upon their arrival
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at Corunna, should be disembarked and placed in
convenient and comfortable cantonments, whilst the
;all necessary equipments are collecting, I. am to convey
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to you the King's commands -that ,you do repair in,
person to that • neighbourhood, *and, hi concert with
his Majesty's civil servants, arrange with the persons
in authority in Gallicia; measures for their reception
and accommodation.
The strength of the corps may be estimated at
about 30,000 infantry, and :500X) cavalry, and they
will carry a large. supply of provisions with them in
victuallers, but will of course require to be supplied
with cattle on their arrival.
Sir John Moore will be directed to send a Commis-
sary from Portugal to superintend arrangements.—
Till his arrival, the Commissary attached to the troops
under Sir David Baird's orders proceeding from
hence will act.
In the mean time you will proceed to make ar-
rangements for the reception of the troops from 'lease,
which may be expected to sail in the course of a few
-days from Falmouth.
I send you a. memorandum received from the Mar-
' quis of Romano with respect to the cantonments in
Galicia. But you will observe, that a much more'ex-
tensive arrangement will be necessary von the ar-
rival of the troops from Portugal, which Sir John
Moore is directed to move. either in transports, 'or
R HEUMATISMS, PALSIES, :nand GOUTY
by marching them through the interior, as may seem
to him most convenient. AFFECTIONS, with their usual conconnta•qs, spa.,tr,
I have prevailed upon the Marquis of Romano to flying Pains, Flatulency, Indigestion, and ger:rill
order his corps, without being disembarked, to pro- nating in whatever source), are relieved and h.:it:en:ly curi,l
teed from Corunna to Santander, there to be incor-
N:t111-cii!.1:nEHF AD'S F SSean; had faiiedENCE of MUSTARD PILLS, aderri
oporated, Land to act with the armies of the Asturias The Hand Essence of Mustard (used with the rails, in thnie
and Montana. By this arrangement, the resources complaints where necessary) is porlu.:ps the most active,
of Galicia will be more applicable to the accommo- crating, and effectual rtmetly in the world, generally ct:rin ti:e
dation and equipment of the British army. severest SPRAINS and BRUISES, in less than 11.1 f the icle
usually taken by any other Liniment or Embrocation ; nil
If in addition to the purchases which the Deputy immediately after any accident, it prevents the part tu- ring
Commissary, Mr. Assiotti, is directed to make in the WHITEHEAD's FAMILY CERATE, is equalL &the i,ss
Asturias for the use of the British army, you can pro- for all ill-conditioned Sores, Sore Legs, Scorlu tic
B,lotches, Pimples, Ringworms, Shingles, Breakinga out on il:e
cure a supply of horses and mules in the Galicias, or
Face, Nose. Ears, and Eyelids, Sore and liiflained Eyes,
g
in the north of Portual, it would much assist Sir
hieads, and Scorbutic Humours of every Description.
Jchn Moore in his arrangements. The Commissary Prepared only, and sold by R. Johnston, Apothecary, No.
attached to Sir David Baird's corps will furnish the Gmelt-street, Soho, London. The Essence and Fills id
means of payment. - each ; tke Cerate at Is. I id. and 2s. 9d. Sold by every •
Vender in the United Kingdom. The inclosed letter from the Marquis dc Romano,
• • The Genul le has a blaok ink Stamp, with tlie n: of It.
you will be so good as to deliver to the officer in. Johnston inserted on it.
command of the Spanish troops which have proceeded
to Corunna, and you will, in concert with the British
naval officer at Corunna, arrange to have them dis-
patched to Santander without delay, ordering the
transports to return to Corunna as soon as the troops
are disembarked, in case they should be wanted to
bring the British troops from Portugal. I have the
honour to be, &c. (Signed) CASTLEREAGH.
To Major General Broderick, &c.
No. 1.111.
Copy of a Letter from Viscount Castlereagh to Major General
Leith.
Downing-street, Sept. 25,1808.
have to acknowledge the receipt of your let-
ters noted in the margin, which have been laid before
the King.
I have the satisfaction to communicate to you his
Majesty's entire approbation of the zeal, diligence,
and ability with which you have hitherto executed the
duties entrusted to you, and I trust you will continue
to use your utmost exertions in prosecuting the im-
portants objects of your mission to a sussessful result.
I have to acquaint yciu, that his Majesty has de-
termined forthwith to assemble a large force in the
North of Spain, under the orders of Lieutenant-Ge-
neral Sir John Moore. As it is not deemed adviseable
that any part of this corps should be committed in
operations till the whole can be assembled and equip-
ped for service, it has been determined to send the
force now assembling at Falmouth, under Sir David
Baird, to Corunna, there to meet the force which is
ordered to proceed from Portugal to compose a part
of Sir John Moorc's army.
A Deputy Commissary, Mr. Assiotti, assisted by
Col. Hamilton, of the corps of Drivers, has been sent
into the Asturias and the Principality of Santander,
to purchase horses and mules for the British army ;
in the prosecution of which important service you will
render them every aid in your power.
The horses and mules can be forwarded in such di-
visions from thence, as may be most convenient to
the cantonments of the British army.
Feeling all the importance of your suggestion with
respect to strengthening the force which now covers
the Montana, I am happy to acquaint you that the
Marquis of Romano has consented to order his army
from Corunna, consisting of nearly 10,000 men, to be
disembarked at: Santander. As this corps is entirely
composed of veteran and-highly disciplined soldiers,
I trust its utility will not be confined to its own exer-
tions ; but, that by an incorporation of the trained
,peasantry in the Northern provinces, it may give im-
mediate solidity to an army of much larger amount.
The Marquis proposes immediately to triple his in-
fantry, by forming a regiment of three battalions upon
each battalion of his present force ; and I have as-
sured him that he will receive from you every aid in
doing so. The total want of regular force, both in
Asturias and the Montana, to form even the basis of I
any army, will, I hirve no doubt, render the arrival of
this valuable corps, a matter of the utmost satisfae
tion to-those entrusted with the chief authority Of
those provinces ; they will feel that in no way can
their present force be to usefully employed, as by be-1
ing consolidated with so large a body of regular Spa-
nish troops, and I should hope, that from the distin-
guished name Oral character of the Marquis of Ro-
mano, who has recently given so important and in-
teresting a pledge to Spain and to the world of his
devotion to the cause of his country and of his Sove-
reign, those provinces will be anxious to place so ex-
perienced an Officer in the chief command of their
armies. I have given the Marquis de Romans as-
surances that you will concert measures with the Bi-
shop of Santander for the reception and accommoda-
tian of his troops upon their arrival. They proceeded
down channel yesterday with a fair wind for Corunna,
from which place orders will this night be sent for
their repairing, without loss of time, to Santander.—'
You will feel the importance of laying the ground, •
without: delay, for- inducing the Government of the
Asturias and that of the Montana to unite their armies
with that of the Marquis of Romans. I inclose a
letter on this subject from the Viscount de Materosa
to his Government, which you will deliver.—l have
the honour to be, &c. (Signed) CASTLEREAGH.
To Major General Leith, &c.
P. S. The 14,000 pikes, for the embarkation of
which directions have been given, will be sent in the
course of a few days to Santander. They will be
placed at your disposal, and I shall hope that some
opening .will present itself before long ',Or turniTT
them to accoutst.—(To de confirmed.)

. •
RICHARD,FISHER, of Bermuda, havizo.
written by the brig Marid., Captain T. Sim Int, a has!yS
memorandum, to inform the Proprietor of Si,t t.snuit PA'l
ANTlscoitutri lc DROPS, that, from taking three ly:ttles 01 :•
medicine he has derived more relief 4iati he ever exptrienced,
a vieknt rheostatic complaint, and begging at the same
fresh supply of the genuine medicine may be sent him —:l.la.
nuine Medicine has the words " By the King's Patent," em_
pressed on the bottle, bill of direction, and outside wrapper;
the King's ditty Is printed In black Ink. Sold at the
I 4Solio-square, London, in small battles of ss. Gd. d•Juble botthi
Ios. and Urge:. a 2s. Compound Essence to allay unplea:atit ir-
ritation, 8.6.

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'lO TEOMAS TAYLOR, ESQ.
N 0.9, NEW BRIDGE-STREET, LONDON.

RONOUKEusia,
en BE'; leave to inform you, that ever since the y
1;90, I had been afflicted with the Imes Venerea ; which, fr. int
its obstinately resisting every course of medicine prescribed
most eminent of the faculty here, and undergoing several seec:e
courses of salivation, and twice discharged from the Hospital, with
little relief, would appear to be of the most inveterate nature. in
the spring of last year my disorder had got to such a head, as
nearly to put a period to my existence. I had a large ulcer on :in:
crown of my kead, one on each arm, and my legs were broken
out in a frightful manner; my right was dreadfully painful,
had been in a state of ulceration for the last seven years; my lett
had also two nodes upon it, was very much discoloured, and re
me such excruciating pain, particularly when warm ia ;sods v
nearly to deprive me of rest; in this lamentable state, I was ra-
commended by Mr. 1. Thompson, (who received so great a e
by them here,) to take you: Leakp's Patent Pills, which I b.:•„sii
to do on the aith May; in the course of a fortnight I began to
receive benefit—in little inure than a month the ulcers en my
batad and arms were soundly healed—soon after, the sores on my
leg healed also: leaving, however, considerable discoloura •
tam in the skin, and pain in the hone of the left, wisich, by the
blessing of Guil,„and a little longer perseverance in your invalua-
ble Medicine, subsided ; the nodes dispersing, the skin regaining
its natural hue, and the nocturnal pains grad 'sally going tin::
became, by your liberal advice and medicine, perfectly free frona
my former complaints—have recovered my former spirits aril
strength, and am become jolly and tat, in which stateharing con-
tinued many months to the astonishment of all who knew me, I
am at a loss in what terms to express my gratitude, hut hig u,
for the good of oilier suffering mortals, to make this my c:t-e
public as possible, as I shall on every occasion—in so doing yi
will greatly oblige, Sir, your grateful obtdicnt v, ry humble s. r;
vant, ALEX. MURKER.
Swan's Close, High-street, Fdinburgh.
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of defending their Frovince witnout assurance
2. Whether 10,000 .British acting with the army
of Asturias, and supported by the army of Gallicia
on their flank, would enable them to resist such an
attack
9: Whether a British corps, if pressed, could fall
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