[26] The Corsicans were by nature true light infantrymen, and some years later Sir John Moore suggested the advisability of recruiting, for the British army, a light infantry corps in Corsica, whose inhabitants he considered to be the most suitable in Europe for the purpose.
[27] Charles Alcock, ensign, 51st, 1781; lieutenant, 1786; captain, 1791.
[28] 'Diary of Sir John Moore.'
[29] According to the postmark this letter was not delivered in London until the 19th August.
[30] Robert Shawe, ensign, 51st, 1782; lieutenant, 1788; captain, 1793.
[31] 'Life of Nelson.'
[32] Sir David Dundas, at the age of seventy-four, was (1809) appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Army, vice H.R.H. the Duke of York (who resigned on account of certain scandals), and held office for two years, after which the Duke of York again took up the appointment. Sir David was a fine old soldier of the pre-Peninsular type, but, as Commander-in-Chief, was not popular with the army. He published, in 1788, his famous book on drill, which became the first authorised Manual for the British army; and he lived to the age of eighty-five.
[33] He was buried in the old St Pancras cemetery, London; but, in 1889, his remains were exhumed and conveyed to Corsica for re-interment.
[34] Off Cape St Vincent (S.-W. Portugal), 14th February 1797, where the Mediterranean fleet (15 sail) defeated the Spanish fleet (27 ships), capturing four ships and sinking several others. For this victory Sir J. Jervis was created Lord St Vincent.
[35] Piombino, on the Italian coast.