[175] The orders themselves, however, would be received at the headquarters of the different corps or divisions, and might, possibly, be even now in existence.
[176] Gurwood, vol. xii, p. 474; App. C, xiv; post, p. 374.
[177] “Previously to starting from Brussels for” Quatre Bras,—says Siborne, vol. I, p. 88.
[178] Maurice, p. 344: July, 1890. This is Colonel Maurice’s conclusion. So, Ollech, p. 118.
[179] Siborne, vol. 1, p. 88, says: “With the early dawn of the 16th of June, the whole of the Duke of Wellington’s forces were in movement towards Nivelles and Quatre Bras.” And then he gives the substance of the orders to Hill. It is not easy to follow Siborne’s train of thought here.
[180] Gomm, p. 352; Waterloo Letters, p. 23. Gomm says the march was resumed at 1 P.M.
[181] Siborne, vol. 1, p. 102, note.
[182] Maurice, p. 344: July, 1890. It is curious that the contradiction between these facts and the Duke’s statement in his Report should not have been commented on.
[183] Wellington’s letter to Blücher: Ollech, p. 125; Maurice, p. 257: June 1890; post, p. 106: App. C, xvi; post, pp. 376, 377.
[184] Von Ollech, p. 125. Maurice, p. 257: June, 1890; post, p. 106; App. C, xvi; post, pp. 376, 377.