From the Right Honourable General Lord Hill, G.C.B.
“Portalegre, November 24th, 1811.
“My Lord,—I had an opportunity of witnessing Lieutenant Blakeney’s zeal and gallantry at the head of the light infantry which formed the advance guard of General Howard’s column at Arroyo de Molinos on the 28th ultimo. I have therefore much pleasure in forwarding and recommending his memorial herewith enclosed.
“I have the honour to be, etc., etc., etc.,
“R. Hill,
“Lieutenant-General.“Lord Fitzroy Somerset, Military Secretary.”
From Lieutenant-Colonel Browne, C.B., late 28th Regiment, commanding 56th Regiment.
“Sheerness, October 4th, 1814.
“My dear Blakeney,—I have to acknowledge yours of the 28th ultimo, and am happy to bear testimony to your gallant conduct as an officer whenever an opportunity offered, which was conspicuous in the battle of Barossa, so much so that it was the cause of my recommending you to the protection of Sir Thomas Graham. And believe me, my dear Blakeney, your ever sincere friend,
“T. F. Browne.
“Captain Blakeney, 36th Regiment.”