1 “TO THE PRESENT TIME. 7 93
2 ‘men, may be equalled, but cannot be excelled,
3 by any artillery in the world. Throughout the
4 day, no hesitation ; a bold and intrepid advance:
5 and thus it is that our loss is comparatively small,
6 though I deeply regret to say severe. The enemy
7 fought with much resolution: they maintained
8 frequent rencontres with our cavalry hand to
9 hand. In one charge of infantry upon H. M.’s
10 16th Lancers, they threw away their muskets and
11 came on with their swords and targets against
12 the lance. |
13 -“ Having thus done justice, and justice alone,
14 to the gallant troops his Excellency entrusted to
15 my command, I would gladly, if the limits of a
16 despatch (already too much lengthened I fear)
17 permitted me, do that justice to individuals all
18 deserve. This cannot be, therefore must I con-
19 fine myself to mention those officers whose con-
20 tinued services, experience, and standing, placed —
21 them in conspicuous commands. In Brigadier
22 Wheeler, my second in command, I had asupport
23 I could rely on with every confidence, and most
24 gallantly did he head his brigade. From Briga-
25 diers Wilson, Godby, and Hicks, I had also every
26 support, and every cause to be gratified with
27 their exertions. In Brigadier Cureton, her Ma-
28 jesty has one of those officers rarely met with:
29 the cool experience of the veteran soldier is
30 combined with youthful activity. His know-