November 23, 1832.
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CHAPTER I.
Birth and Parentage—Enters the Militia—Volunteers into the Line—Joins the army destined for Holland—The troops embark at Deal—Land at the Helder—Laxity of discipline—March for Schagen—Detachment under Sir Ralph Abercromby sent to surprise Hoorne—Hoorne surrenders,
CHAPTER II.
The Russian Allies carry Bergen—Allow themselves to be surprised, and the whole army forced to retire to their former position—Skirmishing in the vicinity of Old Patten—The Russians endeavour to force their way back to Bergen—The Russian and British forces joined—The enemy forced to abandon Egmont-op-Zee—Alkmaar surrenders—The troops advance to Egmont Binnen—Skirmishing—General engagement—The Enemy repulsed—The Forces retire to Zaand Wyck—Armistice concluded—Return to England,