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employed in its defence. This was the situa
tion of the Army on the morning of the 6th
instant, when Gen. Liniers addressed a letter
to me, offering to give up all his prisoners!
taken in the late affair, together with the
71st regiment, and others taken with Brig.
Gen. Beresford, if I desisted from any fur-:
ther attack on the town, and withdrew his
majesty's forces from the River Plata, inti-
mating at the same time, from the exaspe
rated state of the populace, he could rot
answer for the safety of the prisoners, if I
persisted in offensive measures. Influenced
by this consideration, (which I knew from
better authority to be founded in fact,) and
reflecting of how little advantage would be
the possession of a country, the inhabitants
of which were so absolutely hostile, I re-
solved to forego the advantages which the
bravery of the troops had obtained, and ac-
ceded to the annexed Treaty, which I trust
will meet the approbation of his majesty.— !
I have nothing further to add, except to
mention, in terms of the highest praise, the
conduct of rear Admiral Murray, whose
cordial co-operation has never been wanting
whenever the army could be benefited by his
exertions. Capt. Rowley, of the Royal
Navy, commanding the seamen on shore,
Capt. Baynton, of his majesty's ship Africa,
who superinten led the disembarkation, and
Capt. Thompson, of the Fly, who had the
direction of the gun-boats, and had pre-

commander being wounded, retired upon
the right division commanded by Brig Geu.
Crautúrd himself. This division having
passed quite through to the River Plata, turn
ed also to the left to approach the Great
Square and Fort from the North East Bas-
tion, of which it was distant about 400 yards,
when Brig. Gen. Cranford, leaving the fate
of his left division, thought it most advisable
to take possession of the Convent of St. Do-
mingo, near which he then was, intending to
proceed onwards to the Franciscan Church
which lay still nearer the fort, if the attack
or success of any other of our columns should
free him in some measure from the host of
enemies which surrounded him. The 45th
regt, being further from the enemy's centre,
had gained the Residencia without much op-
position, and Lieut. Col. Guard having it in
possession of his battalion companies, moved
down with the grenadier company towards
the centre of the town, and joined Brig.
Gen Crauford:-The enemy, who now sur.
rounded the Convent on all sides, attempting
to take a 3 pounder which lay in the street,
the lieut. col. with his company, and a few
light infantry under Major Trotter, charged
them with great spirit. In an instant, the
greater part of his company and Major Trot-
ker (an officer of great merit) were killed, but
the gun was saved. The brig gen, was now
obliged to confine himself to the defence of
the Convent, tro.n which the rifle men kept
np a well directed fire upon such of the ene-viously rendered me much service by recon-
my as approached the post; but the quanti- noitring the river, are all entitled to my best:
ty of round shot, grape, and muskerry to thanks. As his character already stands so
which they were exposed, at last obliged high, it is almost unnecessary to state that
them to quit the top of the building, and the from my second in command, Major-Gen.
enemy, to the number of 6500, bringing up Leveson Gower, I have experienced every
zealous and useful assistance; my thanks are
cannon to force the wooden gates which
likewise due to Brigadier-General Sir S.
fronted the fort, the brig. gen. having no
communication with any other columns, and Auchmaty and Lumley, and to col Mahon,
and brig-gen. Crauford commanding brigades.
judging from the cessation of firing that those
next bim had not been successful, surrender- I cannot sufficiently bring to notice the un-
common exertions of Capt. Fraser, com
ed at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.—The result
of this day's action had left me in possession manding the royal artillery, the fertility of
of the Plaza de Toros, a strong post on the whose mind, zeal and animation, in all
cases left difficulties behind. Capt. Squires:
enemy's right, and the Residencia, another
of the Royal Engineers is also entitled to my
strong post on his left, whilst I occupied an
best thanks; nor should I omit the gallant
advanced position oppositehiscentre, but these
conduct of major Nicholls of the 45th reg.
adyantages had cost about 2,500 men in killed,
who on the morning of the 6th instant, be
wounded, and prisoners. The nature of
the fire, to which the troops were exposed, ing pressed by the enemy near the Resi
was violent in the extreme. Grape shot at dencia, charged them with great spirit, and
took two howitzers and many prisoners.
the corners of all the streets, musketry,
Lieut-col. Bradford, Deputy Adjutant Gene
handgrenades, bricks, and stones from the
tops of all the houses, every householder.ral, has likewise a great claim to my appro</
with his negroes defended bis dwelling, each
of which was in itself a fortress, and it is
not perhaps, too much to say, that the
whole male population of Buenos Ayres was

bation as a gallant and promising officer. The officers of my personal staff, lieut col. Torrens, Military Secretary, Captains Brawn, Foster, Douglas, and Whittings

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ham, Aides du Camp, must also be mentioned by me in terms of just regard; the knowledge which the latter possesses of the Spanish Language has been eminently useful to me -This dispatch will be delivered to you by lieut. col. Bourke, Deputy QuarterMaster-General, who has afforded me that assistance which might be looked for from an officer of his military talents and attachment to the service; to whom I beg to refer you for any further particulars respecting the military operations in this part of the world. I have the honour to be, &e. J. WHITELOCKE, Lieut. Gen. Return of the Killed, Wounded, and missing of the Troops under the Command of Lieut. Gen. Whitelocke, between the 28th of June, the day of the landing at Ensi nada. to the 4th of July, 1807, inclusive. Light batt. 1 lieut. wounded-87th reg. 5 rank and file, killed.-88th reg. 8 rank and file, killed; 1 lieut. 8 rank and file, wounded.-95th reg. 1 Serjeant, 1 rank and file, killed; Captain, lieut. 1 ensign, 2 serjeants, 10 rank and file, wounded.Total 1 serjeant, 14 rank and file, killed; 1 Captain, 3 Lieutenants, 1 Ensign, 2 Serjeants, 18 rank and file wounded.

Officers of the Light Battalion severely wounded-87th reg. lieut. Crowe.-88th reg. lieut. Thompson.-95th reg. Capt. Elder; Lieutenants Noble and Coane. (Signed) THOMAS BRADFORD, Dep Adj. Gen.

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Return of killed, wounded, and missing, on the attack of the city of Buenos Ayres, the 5th of July, 1807-Royal navy, lieut. wounded; 2 seamen missing.-Royal Horse Artillery. 3 rank and file killed; serj. drummer, 6 rank and file wounded; 3 rank and file missing-Royal Foot Artillery. 4 lieut., 2 rank and file wounded. Gunner Drivers. 3 rank and file killed. 6th Dragoon Guards. 1 captain, 1 serj. 13 rank and file killed; 1 lieut. col., 1 serj., 19 rank and file wounded; 1 quarter-master, 2 rank and file missing-9th Light Dragoons. 1 staff, 3 rank and file killed; 1 lieut., 2 serj., 1 drummer, 13 1ank and file wounded; I rank and file missing. Light Batt. 1 major, I lieut. 3 serjeants, 24 rank and file killed; 2 lieut. colonels, 2 captains, 5 lieutenants, 4 serjeants, 1 drummer, 57 rank and file wounded; 62 rank and file missing. 5th Regt. 1 serj. 1 drummer, 12 rank and file killed; 1 major, 1 serj., 2 drummers, 43 rank and file wounded; 2 serjeants, 1 drummer, 21 rank and file missing-36th Regt. 2 captains, 25 rank and file killed; 3 captains, 4 lieutenants, 3 serjeants, 2 drummers, 39 tank and file wounded; 2 staff, 11 rank

and file missing-38th Regt. 1 lieut., 8 rank and file killed; 1 ensign, 1 volunteer, 2 serjeants, 1 drummer, 38 rank and file wounded; I rank and file missing.-40th Regt. 2 rank and file killed; 1 rank and file wounded.-45th Regt. 14 rank and file killed; 1 capt., 1 lieut., 4 serjeants, 41 rank and file wounded; 1 rank and file missing. 47th Regt. 1 rank and file killed; 1 lieut., 2 rank and file wounded; 1 rank and file missing-87th Regt. 2 captains, 1 lieut. 1 staff, 2 serjeants, t drummer, 51 rank and file killed; 1 major, 4 captains 5 lieutenants. 1 staff, 8 serjeants, 1 drummer, 108 rank and file wounded; 14 rank and file missing 88th Regt. 1 lieut., 1 ensign, 1 staff, 8 serjeants, 70 rank and file killed; I major, 4 captains, 6 lieutenants, 1 staff, 7 serjeants, 98 rank and file wounded; 2 drummers, 39 rank and file missing.-95th Regt. capt., 2 serjeants, 2 drummers, 36 rank and file killed; 2 majors, 1 captain, 5 lieutenants, 8 serjeants, 2 drummers, 73 rank and file wounded; 2 serjeants, 2 drummers, 39 rank and file missing.Total. 1 major, 6 captains, 4 lieutenants, 1 ensign, 3 staff, 17 serjeants, 4 drummers, 265 rank and file killed; 3 lieutenant-colo nels, 5 majors, 15 captains, 30 heutenants, 1 ensign, 2 staff, I volunteer, 41 serjeants, 11 drummers, 540 rank and file wounded; 2 staff, 1 quarter-master, 4 serjeants, 5 drummers, 196 rank and file missing.

Names of officers killed.-Light Batt. Major Trotter, of the 87th; Lieut. Hamilton, of ditto. -- 6th Dragoon Guards. Capt. Burrell.-9th Light Dragoons. Veterinary Surgeon Landers.-36th Regt. Captains Williamson and Johnson.-38th Regt. Lieut: Fallon-87th Regt. Captains Confi dine and Johnson; Lieut. Barry; QuarterMaster Buchanan.-88th Regt. Lieut. Hall; Ensign M'Gregor; Assistant Surgeon Ferguson.-95th Regt. Captain Jenkinson.

Names of officers wounded.-Lieut. Squa rey, of the royal navy, slightly. Lieut. Maconochie, Royal Artillery, ditto. Lieut. Col. Kingston, 6th Dragoon Guards, severely. Lient. Cowdall, 9th L. Dragoons, slightly-Light Batt. Lieut Col. Pack, 71st Regt., slightly. Lieut. Col. Cadogan, 18th Regt., ditto. Lieut. Smith, 40th Regt. severely. Capt. Greenwell, 45th Regt. ditto. Lieut. Cox, 87th Regiment, slightly. Lieut. Nickle, 88th Regt. ditto, Lieut. Bary, of ditto, slightly. Capt. Brookman, 71st Regt. dangerously. Lieut, Adamson, of ditto, severely.

5th Regiment. Hon. Major King, slightly."

36th Regt. Capt. Swain, severely. Capt. Vernon, slightly. Capt. Wingfield, severely. Lieut, Cotton, ditto. Lieut. Challoner, slightly. Lieut. White, severely. Lieut. Whittel, ditto.

38th Regt. Ensign. Wiltshire, severely. Volunteer Henry de Waal, ditto.

45th Regt-Capt. Payne, severely. Lieut. Moore, ditto.

47th Regt.-Lieut. Rutledge, severely.

87th Regt.-Major Miller, severely. Cap. Rose, dangerously. Capt. Blake, slightly. Capt. Des Barres, ditto. Capt. Gordon, severely. Lieut. Love, slightly. Lieut. Hill, ditto. Lieut. OBrien, severely. Lieut. Budd, slightly. Lieut. Fitzgerald. Assistant-Surgeon Buxton, dangerously.

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88th Regt. Major Iremonger, slightly. Capt. M Pherson, ditto. Capt. Chisholm, ditto. Capt. Dunn, ditto. Capt.. Thomson, ditto. Lient. Adair, severely. Lieut. Graydon, ditto. Lieut. Whittle, ditto. Lieut. Buller, ditto. Lieut. Mackie, slightly. Lieut. Gregg, ditto. Adjutant Robertson, ditto,

75th. Begt. Major M'Leod, slightly. Major Travers, ditto. Capt. O'Hare, severely. Lieut., Cardoux, ditto. Lieut. M'Lead, ditto. Lieut. Scott, ditto. Lieut Turner, ditto, Lieut. M Cullock, slightly

Names of officers missing.-36th Regt. Surgeon Boyce. Assistant-Surgeon Read..

RECAPITULATION, Killed. 1 Major, 6 Captains, 4 Lieutenants, 1 Ensign, 3.Staff, 18 Serjeants, 4 Drummers, 270 Rank and File-316. Wounded.--3 Lieutenant-Colonels, 5 Majors, 16 Captains, 33 Lieutenants, 2 Ensigns, 2 Staff, 1 Volunteer, 43 Serjeants, 11 Drummers, 558 Rank and File-674. Missing 2 Staff, 1 Quarter Master, 4 Serjeants, 5 Drummers, 196 Rank and File-208-Total -316 killed, 674 wounded, 208 missing-1198-The Light Company of the 71st Regiment, attached

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ed to the Light Battalion, suffered severely, but no correct Return of their Loss has been received. The Frisoners have all been exchanged.

A DEFINITIVE TREATY between the Generals in Chief of His Britannic Majesty and of His Catholic Majesty, as per the following Aritcles..

I There shall be from this time a cessa tion of hos ilities on both sides of the river Plata,-II. The troops of his Britannic Majesty shall retain, for the period of two months, the fortress and place of Monte Video, and as a neutral country there shall be considered a line drawn from San Carlos on the west, to Pando on the east, and there shall not be on any part of that line

hostilities committed on any side, the neutrality being understood only that the individuals of both nations may live freely under their respective laws, the Spanish subjects being judged by theirs, as the English by those of their nation-III. There shall be on both sides a mutual restitution of prisonets, including not only those which have been taken since the arrival of the troops under Lient. Gen. Whitelocke, but also all those his Britannic Majesty's subjects captured in South America since the commencement of the war-IV. That for the promptest dispatch of the vessels and troops of his Britannic Majesty, there shall be no impediment thrown in the way of the supplies of provisions which may be requested for Monte Video.-V. A period of ten days, from this time, is given, for the re-embarkation of his Britannic Majesty's troops to pass to the north side of the river La Plata, with the arms which may actually be in their power, stores, and equipage, at the most convenient points which may be selected, and during this time provisions may be sold to them.-VI. That at the time of the delivery of the place and fortress of Monte Video, which shall take place at the end of the two mouths fixed in the second article, the delivery will be made in the terms it was found, and with the artillery it had when it was taken.-VII. Three officers of rank shall be delivered for and until the fulfilment of the above articles by both parties, being well understood that his Britannic Majesty's officers who have been on their parole, cannot serve against South America until their arrival in Europe.Done at the Fort of Buenos Ayfes, the 7th day of July, 1807, signing two of one tenor,

JOHN WHITELOCKE, Lieut. Gen. Com manding. GEORGE MURRAY, Rear Adm, Commanding. SANTIAGO LINIERS. CESAR BALBIANI. BERNARDO VELASCOS.

Canal of Miserala, July 3, 1807. SIR,I have the honour to report to you, for the information of the Lieut. Gen. Whitelocke, that the advanced corps under my command, consisting of 3 companies of the 95th light battalion, 36th and 88th regt., with 2 three, and 2 six pounders, advanced from the position I had taken up in front of the village of the Reduction, and after ma king a considerable detour from the badness of the roads, I crossed the Chuelo at the Chico Pass, from thence I continued my route, though very strongly inclosed, and difficult ground, till the head of the column arrived at the junction of two roads, about 500 yards from the Canal of Miserala. At the same moment that we discovered the enemy, they commenced a heavy though af

ter the first round not well directed fire of shot and shells, iny artillery having been left in the rear, under the protection of 3 companies of Brig Gen. Lumley's brigade, owing to the inability of the horses to bring it up at the same rate at which the infantry marched, I directed an immediate attack to be made on their left flank with the bayonet, which was executed by Brig. Gen. Craufurd in the most perfect manner with his brigade, and he was so well seconded by the gallantry of Lieut. Col. Pack, and Major Travefs, the officers and men of the 95th, and light_battalion, that in 5 minutes the enemy's force, though strongly posted behind hedges, and embankments, gave way, leaving about 60 killed and 70 prisoners, with all their artillery consisting of 9 guns, 1 howitzer, 3 tumbrils with limbers complete.--1 beg to state that the conduct of every officer and soldier engaged was admirable; and that I am also under great obligations to Brig. Gen. Lumley for his exertions to take a share in the action, but which alone the very exhausted state of his regiments, from the severity of the march, prevented. Immediately after I formed, I found that he had taken a good position on the right of the light brigade to support it in case of re-attack.I am happy to add our loss has been but trifling, not exceeding 14 rank and file killed, 5 officers, and 25 rank and file wounded. · The exact returns I have not been able to obtain. have the honour to be, &c.—(Signed) J. LEVESON GOWER, Major General.--Lieut. Col. TORRENS, Military Secretary.

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CAPITULATION OF COPENHAGEN AND SUR RENDER OF THE DANISH FLEET.-From the London Gazette Extraordinary, dated Downing-street, Sept. 10, 1807.

Dispatches of which the following are copies, have been received by Viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from Admiral Gambier and Lieut, Gen, the Right Hon. Lord Cathcart, K. T. the commanders' of his majesty's naval and military forces in the Baltic Sea.

correspondence between the Danish General and Lord Cathcart and myself, of which I transmit a copy; and your lordship will be informed of the stipulations agreed upon by the inclosed copy of the Articles. Our ar my has accordingly been put in possession of the citadel and the arsenal, and the most vigorous exertions are commenced for equip ping and sending to England the Danish navy. I have the honour to be, &c.-J. GAMBIER,

Prince of Wales, Copenhagen Roads, Sept. 7, 1807. My Lord,My letter, of the 5th inst. will inform your lordship of the progress of the operations of his majesty's forces against Copenhagen to that period. I have now the honour and satisfaction to add, that previous to the hour intended for opening our baiteries on that night, an officer, with a flag of truce, came out from the town, with propor sals for an armistice to settle terms of capitulation. This was accordingly done, after a

Citadel of Copenhagen, Sept. 8, 1807, My Lord, It has fallen to my lot to have the great, satisfaction of forwarding to your lordship, the ratified Capitulation of the Town and Citadel of Copenhagen, including the surrender of the Danish fleet and arsenal in this port, which are placed at his Majesty's disposal. The object of securing this fleet having been attained, every other provision, of a tendency to wound the feelings or irritate the nation, has been avoided; and although the bombardment, and cannonade have made considerable havoc and destruction in the town, not one shot was fired into it till after it was summoned, with the offer of the most advantageous terms; nor a single shot after the first indication of a disposition to capitulate; on the contrary, the firing, which lasted three nights, from his Majesty's batteries, was considerably abated on the 2d, and was only renewed on the 3d, to its full vigour, on supposing, from the quantity of shells thrown from the place, that there was a determination to hold out. On the even ing of the 5th Sept, a letter was sent by the Danish General, to propose an armistice of 24 hours, for preparing an agreement on which articles of capitulation might be found ed. The armistice was declined, as tending to unnecessary delay, and the works were continued, but the firing was countermand, ed, and Lieut. Col. Murray, was sent to explain that no proposal of capitulation could be listened, to, unless accompanied by the surrender of the fleet.This basis having been admitted by a subsequent letter, on the 6th, Major Geu. Sir A. Wellesley, whom I had sent for, for this purpose, from his com mand in the country, where he had distin guished himself in a manner so honourable to himself and so advantageous to the public, was appointed, with Sir Home Popham and Lieut. Col. Murray, to prepare and sign articles of capitulation; and those officers hav ing insisted on proceeding immediately to business, the capitulation was drawn up in the night between the 6th and 7th. atification was exchanged in the course of

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The Articles are in Lord Cathcart's dispatch.

the morning, and at 4 in the afternoon of the same day, Lieut. Gen. Burrard proceeded t› take possession.The British grenadiers present, with detachments from all the other corps of cavalry and infantry, under the command of Col. Cameron, of the 79th regiment, with two brigades of artillery, marched into the citadel, while Major Gen. Spencer Iraving embarked his brigade at the Kalk Brandiere, landed in the Dock Yard, and took possession of each of the line of battle ships, and of all the arsenal; the Danish guards withdrawing when those of his Majesty were ready to replace them, and proper officers attending to deliver stores as far as inventories could be made up.-The town being in a state of the greatest ferment and disorder, I most willingly acceded to the request that our troops should not be quartered in it, and that neither officers or soldiers should enter it for some days; and, having the command of possession from the citadel, whenever it might be necessary to use it, I had no objection to leaving the other gates in the hands of the troops of his Danish Majesty, together with the police of the place. We have consented to the re-establishment of the post; but all arrivals and departures are to be at and from the citadel.

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work is in good condition, very strong, and well stored with ordnance and ammunition. The amount of the gafrison of the town, is not easily ascertained. The regular troops were not numerous; but the number of batteries which fired at the same time, together with the floating defences, prove that there must have been a very great number of Militia and Burghers, with other irregular forces; and their ordnance was well served. Considering the advanced position in which His Majesty's troops have been placed for the last fortnight, our loss (highly as I prize the value of every Officer or soldier who has fallen or been wounded) has been comparatively small. The zeal, spirit, and perseverance of every rank in the army, have been truly characteristic of the British nation; and the King's German Legion are entitled to a full share in this commendation. All the Generals, and indeed each Officer, has rendered himself conspi éuous in proportion to his command, and the opportunities which have occurred, and opportunities have occurred to all. The Staff have done themselves the greatest credit, and been of all the service that could be desired in their several departments. D'Arcy, the Chief Engineer, and every Engineer under him, have given the most unequivocal proofs of science and indefatigable industry; the works under their direction have gone on with fresh parties without

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ceasing. Gen. Bloomfield, and the Officers and corps of Royal Artillery, have done great honour to themselves, and to that branch of His Majesty's service, of which their fire upon the gun boats, and the rapi dity and success of the mortar practice, afford sufficient proofs; nor is the distribution of battering ordnance and of so much ammunition at so many points, in this extensive line, in so short a period, a small proof of the method and resources of that Corps. Lieut. Col. Smith, with the 82d Regiment under his command, held the post at the Windmill on the left, which for the greater part of the time, was the most exposed to the gun-boats and sorties of the enemy; and the unremitting attentions of that Offcer claim particular notice. By the naval blockade, the force opposed to us has been limited to the resources of this and of the adjacent islands, separated only by narrow ferries, and almost every wish of assistance has been anticipated, and every requisition of boats, guns, and stores, has been most amply and effectually provided for with the greatest dispatch and the most perfect cordiality; and every possible attention has been paid, and every accommodation given, by every Officer, in that service, from Admiral Gambier downward. A battalion of seamen and marines, with three divisions of carpenters, were landed on the 5th, under Captain Watson of His Majesty's ship Inflexible; and had the effort been made, which would have been resorted to in a few days, if the place had not capitulated, their services in the passage of the ditch would have been distinguished. I send this dispatch by Lieut. Cathcart, who has become for some time my first Aid-du Camp, who has seen every thing that has occurred here and at Stralsund, and will be able to give any further details that may be required. I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) CATHCART.

List of killed, wounded, and missing.Killed. 4 officers, 1 serjeant, I drummer, 36 rank and file, and 3 horses. Wounded. 6 officers, 1 serjeant, 138 rank and file, and 25 horses. Missing. 1 serjeant, 4 drummers and 19 rank and file.-Names of offi cers killed. Lieut. Lyons, of the Royal Artillery. Ensign Robt. Dixon, of the 82d Foot. Lieut. Rudoff, of the 1st regt. Ligh: Dragoons, King's German Legion. Ensign Jennings, of the 23d foot, or Royal Welch Fazileers.Names of officers wounded. Capt. Hastings, of the 82d foot. Lieut. Suter of ditto. Capt. During, Ist battalion King's German Legion. Lieut. Gen. Sir D. Baird, in the shoulder and hand, slightly, Ensign Bilson.

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