Sir J. Cradock to captain Halket, January 13.
“Though we cannot say when it may take place, and it shall be deferred to the last moment, in hopes of hearing from England, yet I believe it to be our duty to prepare every thing for the event of an embarkation.”
Sir J. Cradock to admiral Berkely, January 17.
“I lament to say that there appears nothing before us but the resolution to remain in Portugal to the last proper moment, awaiting orders from England.”
Sir J. Cradock to Mr. Frere, January 19.
“With our force inferior and ill-composed, as it is, we are determined to remain to the last proper moment, in the hopes of receiving orders from England.”
Sir J. Cradock to admiral Berkely, February 9.
“The orders we daily expect may be either for immediate embarkation, or to maintain Portugal.”—“I am pursuaded we have but this one wish, which is to act for the credit of our country, and endeavour, under the want of all information, to discover what may be the object of the government we serve.”
Sir J. Cradock to general Mackenzie, February 26.
“Since the 14th of January we are without instructions from England.”