24th
Halted and bivouacked. The Household Brigade joined us, viz. Horse Guards and Oxford Blues.
25th
Marched through Castro, crossing the Matilla rivulet, and bivouacked a little beyond the village of Robliza.
26th
Marched some distance upon the road to Salamanca and pitched our tents near a small stream called the Valmuza, as the enemy's rear-guard was in possession of Salamanca. About two hours after, moved forward to the ford of Villa Mayor, upon the left bank of the Tormes, about a league below the town. Pitched our tents. The other Divisions of the army made corresponding movements, and General Fane's Brigade of cavalry crossed the ford of Santa Marta and the Hussar Brigade moved towards the bridge.
The enemy left the place and halted upon the heights in its neighbourhood. Our cavalry charged the enemy and made some havoc. The Horse Artillery made good practice at the retiring columns. 200 prisoners and some baggage fell into our hands.
27th
The army halted, and the Spaniards had Te Deums sung in their churches for being again free from French persecution. I visited the town.
28th