From the Honourable Colonel Abercrombie, C.B.
“Albuquerque, November 20th, 1811.
“Sir,—I have the honour to enclose to you herewith a memorial which has been transmitted to me by Lieutenant Blakeney belonging to the battalion under my command, and which I request you will be good enough to forward to Major-General Howard.
“As far as I had an opportunity of judging of the merits of Lieutenant Blakeney, I have every reason to be well satisfied with him as an officer of great zeal and activity. His exertions at the battle of Barossa obtained him the approbation of Lieutenant-General Graham, by whom he was recommended to the commander-in-chief for promotion.
“His conduct also in the late action with the enemy at Arroyo de Molinos was very conspicuous, and did not, I believe, pass unnoticed by Lieutenant-General Hill.
“I have the honour to be, etc., etc., etc.,
“Alexander Abercrombie,
“Lieutenant-Colonel 28th Regiment.“Colonel Wilson, etc., etc., etc., commanding the Brigade.”
LETTERS OF HILL, BROWNE, AND OTHERS.