Journal—11th-31st December 1809

The Light Division ordered to form a Corps of Observation on the Coa—March from Campo Mayor to Coimbra en route for the Coa.

Journal—18th July-10th December 1809

1809 July 18th

Marched to Ladocir.

19th

Marched to Zibreira, a tolerable village close to the Spanish frontier. Country hilly.

20th

Entered Spain by crossing the river Herjas, which takes its name from the Castle of Herjas; it runs close to the walls, and is the boundary between Spain and Portugal for some considerable distance. Halted at Zarza la Mayor.

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