No. IV.

SECTION I.—EXTRACTS FROM SIR JOHN CRADOCK’S INSTRUCTIONS.

Lord Castlereagh to sir J. Cradock, December 24, 1808.

“Upon the actual approach of the enemy towards Lisbon, in such strength as may render further resistance ineffectual, you will take care that measures be taken, in due time, for withdrawing both the British army and such Portuguese as may be desirous of accompanying it.”—“The British admiral will be directed to take effectual measures, with your assistance, for depriving the enemy of all the resources, more especially those of a naval description, which the Tagus contains. Every thing of a naval and military description, that cannot be brought away, must, in the last extremity, be destroyed.”

Lord Castlereagh to sir J. Cradock, November 25, 1808.

“I am to signify his majesty’s pleasure that, in the event of any application being made to you from the regency of Portugal, on the subject of the occupation of the fortresses with his majesty’s troops, you do refer the subject to Mr. Villiers, who has received instruction, &c. and you will not make any alteration as to the mode prescribed for garrisoning the fortresses without directions from Mr. Villiers.”

Lord Castlereagh to general Sherbrooke, January 12, 1809.

“Sir J. Cradock will be directed to comply with any requisition you may make for horses for your guns, or any other species of supply the service may require.”

Extracts from certain queries put to lord Castlereagh by sir J. Cradock, with the answers thereto.

QUERY.ANSWER.
“What may be the situation of my command?”“The relations with the government of Portugal will be arranged when Mr. Villiers arrives.”
“In what light is the force under my command to be considered?” &c. &c.“Ditto.”
“May any Portuguese battalions be levied for English pay?” “ The taking of Portuguese battalions into English pay will, if adopted, be managed through Mr. Villiers.”
“If any want of provisions should appear in Portugal, may I be allowed to adopt measures, in conjunction with the regency, for obtaining a supply?”“The general measures of supplying Portugal with provisions will be referred to Mr. Villiers.”
“If any Portuguese corps can be got into such forwardness as to be fit to enter Spain, and they should be willing to join sir J. Moore, are they to be put on British pay?”“Mr. Villiers will be authorised to enter upon the discussion of this subject with the regency, availing himself of your assistance,” &c.