Marched to Caceres. Halted in an olive grove until the evening, and then moved a short distance for the night. This place has the appearance of being wealthy. The inhabitants were more kind to the soldiers as we passed than I had witnessed since my arrival in Spain, the women offering bread and milk to them. We observed several large convents. One in particular attracted our notice, being perched on the top of a high rock.
24th
Marched to Arroyo del Puerco, the day being very hot indeed and the men exceedingly fatigued. Rested in the shade under the trees during the meridian heat; moved two leagues in the evening and bivouacked.
25th
Marched to Salorino, a very hot and harassing day's toil.
26th
Marched to Valencia de Alcantara, which is a frontier town (fortified as far as the citadel goes) and walled round.
27th
Halted.
28th