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" The command of such an army will constitute the pride of my future life. To these brave troops, conducted by generals of experience, and not to me, their King and country owe the sovereignty of this important colony ; and I trust that by a comparison... "
Historical Record of the Eighth, Or the King's Regiment of Foot: Containing ... - Page 82
by Richard Cannon - 1837 - 118 pages
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The Monthly magazine, Volume 27

Monthly literary register - 1809 - 752 pages
...sovereignty of this important colouj ; and I trust that, by a comparison of the force which defended ¡t, and the time in which it has fallen, the present reduction...will not be deemed eclipsed by any former expedition. , 1 have the honour to inclose the articles of capitulation, as originally produced by the French commissioners,...
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The Scots Magazine and Edinburgh Literary Miscellany, Volume 71

English literature - 1809 - 1020 pages
...owe the sovereignty of this important colony ; and I trust that, by a comparison of the force which defended it, and the time in which it has fallen, the present reduction of Martinique will nut be deemed eclipsed by any former expedition. I have the honour lu enclose the ar. tides of capitulation,...
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A History of the West Indies: Containing the Natural, Civil, and ..., Volume 2

Thomas Coke - Haiti - 1810 - 478 pages
...owe the sovereignty of this important colony : and I trust, that by a comparison of the force which defended it, and the time in which it has fallen, the present reduction of Martinico will not be deemed eclipsed by any former expedition, " After the embarkation of the French...
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The Royal Military Calendar, Or Army Service and Commission Book ..., Volume 2

John Philippart - Great Britain - 1820 - 480 pages
...country owe the sovereignty of this important colony. And I trust that by a comparison of the force which defended it, and the time in which it has fallen,...will not be deemed eclipsed by any former expedition. I have the honor to enclose the articles of capitulation, as originally produced by the French commissioners,...
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The Annual Biography and Obituary for the Year ..., Volume 8

Great Britain - 1824 - 498 pages
...country owe the sovereignty of this important colony. And I trust, by a comparison of the force which defended it, and the time in which it has fallen,...will not be deemed eclipsed by any former expedition. I have the honour to enclose the articles of capitulation, as originally produced by the French commissioners,...
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The Annual biography and obituary, Volume 8

1824 - 494 pages
...country owe the sovereignty of this important colony. And I trust, by a comparison of the force which defended it, and the time in which it has fallen,...will not be deemed eclipsed by any former expedition. I have the honour to enclose the articles of capitulation, as originally produced by the French commissioners,...
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Records of the 90th Regiment, (Perthshire Light Infantry): With Roll of ...

Alexander Marin Delavoye - Great Britain. Army - 1880 - 338 pages
...owe the sovereignty of this important colony, and " I trust that by a comparison of the force which defended " it and the time in which it has fallen,...not be deemed eclipsed by " any former expedition. »*»*»*»*»*» " After the embarkation of the French troops, I shall " have the honour to command...
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Records of the 90th Regiment, (Perthshire Light Infantry): With Roll of ...

Alexander Marin Delavoye - Great Britain. Army - 1880 - 346 pages
...owe the sovereignty of this important colony, and " I trust that by a comparison of the force which defended " it and the time in which it has fallen,...not be deemed eclipsed by " any former expedition. *********** " After the embarkation of the French troops, I shall " have the honour to command the...
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Historical Record of the King's Liverpool Regiment of Foot: Containing an ...

Richard Cannon - 1883 - 450 pages
...these brave " troops, conducted by generals of experience, their King and " country owe the sovereignty of this important colony ; and " I trust, by a comparison...at the moment in which the army is on the point of sepa" ration, the commander of the forces is led by every feeling " which can actuate the human heart,...
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Historical Records of the British Army [Infantry] ...

Great Britain. Adjutant-General's Office, Richard Cannon - 1848 - 178 pages
...sovereignty of this important colony ; and I ' trust, that by a comparison of the force which de' fended it, and the time in which it has fallen, the ' present...not be deemed ' eclipsed by any former expedition ' The royal authority was afterwards given for the regiment to bear the word "MARTINIQUE" on its colours,...
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