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It consisted of the 33d the night rendered the smallest disregiment and a native battalion ; and order in the assailants an irreparable Colonel Shaw , with the 12th regi- misfortune , and Colonel Wellesley , ment , and two sepoy ...
It consisted of the 33d the night rendered the smallest disregiment and a native battalion ; and order in the assailants an irreparable Colonel Shaw , with the 12th regi- misfortune , and Colonel Wellesley , ment , and two sepoy ...
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that all the firing was from the enemy , his Majesty's 12th regiment scarcely firing a shot the whole night . Near twelve , Colonel Wellesley came to my tent in a good deal of agitation , to say he had not carried the tope .
that all the firing was from the enemy , his Majesty's 12th regiment scarcely firing a shot the whole night . Near twelve , Colonel Wellesley came to my tent in a good deal of agitation , to say he had not carried the tope .
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“ At all events , I am prepared for him , if his attack is directed against this flank of your line , whether it be made by day or by night . I do not intend to relieve the outposts until after it is ascertained whether or not he ...
“ At all events , I am prepared for him , if his attack is directed against this flank of your line , whether it be made by day or by night . I do not intend to relieve the outposts until after it is ascertained whether or not he ...
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The Experience had shown that the be- columns were instantly in motion ; sieged were always more vigilant dur- this breach was carried after a short ing the night than in the sultry period struggle , and the British colour was of ...
The Experience had shown that the be- columns were instantly in motion ; sieged were always more vigilant dur- this breach was carried after a short ing the night than in the sultry period struggle , and the British colour was of ...
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“ I shall be obliged to you , if you will order an extra dram and biscuit for the 12th , 33d , and 73d regiments , who got nothing to eat yesterday , and were wet last night . “ In hopes that you will attend to my recommendation to send ...
“ I shall be obliged to you , if you will order an extra dram and biscuit for the 12th , 33d , and 73d regiments , who got nothing to eat yesterday , and were wet last night . “ In hopes that you will attend to my recommendation to send ...
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