War Diaries (September 30) (nonfiction)

War Diary entries for September 30.

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington: September 30, 1810

MY LORD,

While the enemy was advancing from Celorico and Trancoso upon Viseu, the different divisions of militia and ordenanza were employed upon their flanks and rear; and Colonel Trant with his division attacked the escort of the military chest and reserve artillery near Tojal, on the 20th instant. He took 2 officers and 800 prisoners, but the enemy collected a force from the front and rear, which obliged him to retire again towards the Douro. I understand that the enemy's communication is completely cut off, and he possesses only the ground upon which his army stands.

• Lieut. General Viscount Wellington, K.B., to the Earl of Liverpool, Secretary of State - Coimbra, Portugal

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