7th April, 1807 [7 June?].—Colonel Pack made a sortie from Colonia with 1000 men to meet Colonel Elio, whose force consisted of 1500. Entirely routed him, and took six pieces of cannon.
3rd June [5 July?].—Attacked Buenos Ayres by assault. Was made prisoner, and confined three days and three nights.
Embarked for England, and arrived at Falmouth 5th Nov.
1808.—Embarked at Harwich for Sweden latter end of May [April?]. Sailed soon afterwards. Was two months in Gottenburg harbour, when we sailed for England, and refitted at Portsmouth for Portugal. Landed about 30 miles north of Lisbon latter end of July [August?]. Marched through the south of Portugal into Spain. Had a very hot action with the French between Villa Franca and Calcavellos 3rd Jan., 1809. The loss was nearly equal on both sides. Take it all together, the most severe conflict I ever saw.
Embarked at Corunna in January, and reached England soon after.
Ready to embark again.
APPENDIX II.
Some Family Letters preserved by Harry Smith with Particular Care.
Letter I. Endorsed—“7th May, 1813. From Eleanor on Stona’s marriage.—H. G. S.”