Landed four miles north of Monte Video 16th Jan., had a sharp skirmish with the enemy.
19th.—A regular battle. Licked them confoundedly.
20th.—A very severe action. The enemy’s loss very great.
3rd Feb.—Stormed the fortress of Monte Video. A severe conflict. Indeed, our loss, as well as that of the enemy, was very great.
16th Jan., 1807.[248]—Sharp skirmishing with enemy.
17th.—Ditto.
18th.—Ditto.
19th.—A regular and victorious battle in the open field.
20th.—They made a sortie; were repulsed with great loss.
From the 20th Jan. to 3rd Feb. constant skirmishes. On the morning of the 3rd Feb. stormed the fortress of Monte Video with severe loss on both sides; but carried it.