spicuous and brilliant conduct in the action of the 21st instant; a conduct, which has dismayed an insolent enemy, has raised the glory of their country, and established their reputation for ever. To Major General Moore, Brigadier General Oakes, and the reserve, no acknowledgments are sufficient. Major General Moore has considerably added to the essential service he has already rendered to the army; and the Commander in Chief hopes, that both he and Brigadier General Oakes will soon be enabled to resume their situations, which they have sustained so honourably to themselves, and so usefully to the public.

The 28th and 42d regiments made the noblest stand against a superior force. Colonel Paget is entitled to the highest degree of applause. The support given to the reserve by Brigadier General Stuart, of the 5th brigade, was as gallant as it was prompt, and entirely confirmed the fortunate issue of that brilliant day. Major General Ludlow and the brigade of Guards will also accept the thanks of the General, for the cool, steady, and soldier-like manner, in which they repulsed the attack of the enemy's column.

Major General Hutchinson has sincerely to regret, that a wound though not dangerous, has deprived the army, for a moment, of the presence of their Commander in Chief, who, in all the different actions, was the first to lead them to danger and glory.

The army will judge of the feelings of General Hutchinson by their own. It will, however, considerably diminish their regret, when they are informed, that the superintending care of the Commander in Chief still watches over them, and that the most sanguine hopes are entertained, that he will soon be restored to perfect health, and resume those functions, which he has already exercised in a manner, which entitles him to the gratitude of his country, and to the admiration of those gallant men, whom he has had the good fortune to command. The army has been deprived of the temporary services of Brigadier General Hope, by a wound which he received in the late action. The general regrets much the absence of that gallant, judicious, and excellent officer.

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MEMORANDUM for Colonel STEWART.

8th May, 1801.

COLONEL Stewart will hold his corps in readiness to march tomorrow morning, at half after five o'clock, and he will move as soon as he sees the army begin to quit their ground.

He will march with the British nearly on the line with the Turkish advanced guard, part of which will probably extend to the river: if not, Colonel Stewart will be able to observe their march along the plain.

The present intention is, that the army shall proceed to the calisk or canal of Alexandria. Colonel Stewart will therefore push on to the most favorable ground, nearly on that one; he will of course be very near to Rhamanich, and he may advance the Arnauts so as if possible to cut off the retreat of the enemy's gun-boats and germs; and if by meeting this night, or earlier in the morning, Colonel Stewart judges that that object would be accomplished without risking the troops, he is at liberty to make the attempt.

A proportion of flat boats for crossing troops is directed to accompany the army: the officer in charge of them will inform Colonel Stewart where they are stationed.

Colonel Stewart will be careful to place centries on any germs which fall into his hands, and will be pleased to exert himself as much as possible to procure a number to hire for the service of the commissary. ROBERT ANSTRUTHER, Lieutenant Colonel,

Quarter-Master-General.

Camp near El Hamed,

4th May, 1801.

THE corps under the command of Colonel Stewart consists of the 89th regiment, 20 British cavalry, and a body of Arnauts, amounting to nearly 1500 men.

4th May. They will pass the river this day, at one o'clock, and proceed to the canal of Berimbal, where they will take post. The village of Berimbal will be occupied by a detachment of Arnauts, and some dragoons as an advanced post.

5th ditto. Colonel Stewart will hold his corps in readiness to march to-morrow morning, at seven o'clook. The cavalry and a detachment of Arnauts will form the advanced guard, which may precede the main body half an hour: the rest of the Arnauts will follow, and after them the British infantry.

Colonel Stewart will move when the head of the column, marching on this side the river, approaches the village of Mehallet, and will continue to regulate his march by it.

5th ditto. Colonel Stewart will halt when his main body reaches the canal in front of Montubis, his advanced guard occupying Shimshery. He will remain there until he receives further orders. If directed to take post, he will send a detachment to occupy a small height on his left, and will send patroles along a road or path which leads from thence towards Foua.

If directed to advance, Colonel Stewart will proceed to Sindion with the main body, taking post there in the most advantageous situation, and covering his posts by strong piquets of Arnauts pushed along the river and in the direction of Foua.

are allotted to this corps. The light artillery will remain in the boats, until Colonel Stewart orders them to disembark. The road will hardly admit of their moving, till the corps reaches Shimshery. The 12 pounders will not be landed until a battery is formed for them.

Colonel Stewart will press bullocks for the conveyance of his artillery, giving to the Sheiks receipts for what he takes.

Captain Chollet and Lieutenant Marley, of the quarter master general's staff, will accompany this column. Guides will be provided in the villages through which the troops pass.

ROBERT ANSTRUTHER, Lt. Col. Quarter Master General.

Foudroyant,

SIR,

Foudroyant, Bay of Aboukir, 5th July, 1801.

I AM commanded by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, that they have observed with much satisfaction, your spirited and judicious conduct, in the important operation of landing so large a body of men under such disadvantageous circumstances in Aboukir Bay, on the 8th of March last; and have been directed to make a particular communication of their lordships approbation to you, which is a task the more acceptable to me, as I was so peculiarly sensible of the fruits of your exertions, and personally witnessed the zeal, activity, and intrepidity, with which that important charge was executed by you.

THE battalion of Marines will hold themselves in readiness to embark at the shortest notice; in consequence of which they are to be struck off the list of public duties.

Major General Finch, in taking leave of Lieutenant Colonel Smith of the battalion of Marines, requests them to accept his warmest thanks for the order, regularity, zeal, and attention, that have uniformly marked their conduct during the time he has had the honour to command them in the first brigade. And he shall be happy on all occasions, to bear testimony to their merit, in the correct performance of every part of their duty which has come under his observation.

M. G. C. O.

Camp, before Alexandria,
August 2d, 1801.

PREVIOUS to the junction of the part of the army under the immediate order of Lieutenant General Sir John Hely Hutchinson with this division, Major General Coote feels himself bound to express in the strongest terms, his best thanks for the zeal, activity, and unremitting attention shewn by the troops, seamen, and marines under his command, upon all occasions. He therefore takes this opportunity of testifying to them, how much he feels himself obliged for the readiness and alacrity with which they have at all times obeyed and even anticipated, any wish or order, which it might have been necessary to issue.

It will always be with much pleasure, that the general will bear a testimony, of the uniform good conduct and behaviour of the troops he has had the honor to command during a long and harrassing period of three months, which reflects the highest credit upon every individual.