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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