G. Simmons, Lt., 95th Regmt.
I hope Joseph attends to my injunctions. It will in the end be himself that must reap the benefit. "Education is fortune sufficient to a man who will make good use of it."
Journal—20th January-25th March 1811
Lisbon.
Considerable reinforcements have joined the French army, several of the Brunswickers have deserted to the enemy, and some were detected in the act of going over. Three of them were shot and the corps sent to the rear. Deserters, both officers and men, very frequently came over from the French army.
20th
I found myself quite restored to health, and went to the Italian opera, San Carlos. Also went on board the Tonnant, 80 guns, to see the brother of Lieutenant Stokes, a friend of mine, who was exceedingly kind, as well as the whole of the officers, and showed me the greatest hospitality.
27th
The remains of the Marquis Romana were brought on shore at Belem. Minute guns were fired. The body was taken to the Church of San Justine, where it was interred with much pomp and ceremony, the British and Portuguese soldiers being all under arms, and police guards also.
1811 Feb. 3rd