9th

Marched to San Miguel d'Acha. Bivouacked and halted.

10th

By some mistake of the Staff, commenced the march under a vertical sun at midday; the heat was so great that several men fell out of the ranks, not being able to keep up with the column.

11th

Passed the 1st Division at Louza, and halted near Escalos de Cima in a wood.

12th

On our march, passed Castello Branco, and halted for some time near Sarnadas, which is close to the valley of the Tagus. In the afternoon moved to the pass at Villa Velha. Over the Tagus, a bridge of boats was moored.

13th