Court of Inquiry views on Armistice and Cintra Convention
The Duke of York forwards the Court of Inquiry opinions on the Armistice and the Cintra Convention. Members record dissenting views on whether the Armistice and subsequent Convention were advisable and properly terms, with detailed arguments about military positions, reinforcements, and strategic aims in Portugal and Spain.
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Court of Inquiry
Duke of York
Julac
D. Dundas
Board of Inquiry
Portugal
Cintra
Tam
Frevenrice
Nicolls
G. Nugent
Earl of Pembroke
Heathfield
Craig
D. Dunnag
Dalrymple
Ox. Nicolas
L. G. Tapgrove
Junot
Hew Dalrymple
Proclamation on War Labor and National Unity in 1808 Spain
The document urges Juntas and local authorities to aid the army with supplies and money, condemns enemies who harm civilians, and calls Spaniards to patriotism, sacrifice, and strict discipline. It emphasizes total national effort for king and faith, listing penalties for desertion and provisions to sustain troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Marquis Dela Romana
Ferdinand VII
Penerous
Artis
Castile
Hinandi
Leon
Rec
Conti
Marty
Rom
Board of Ordnance
His Majesty's Navy
Britain
Admiralty
Ireland
Gatte
America
West Indies
Newfoundland
Afr
East Indies
Africa
St. Hele
His Majesty
Indies
Great Britain
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Vention
John Moore
A. Wellesley
Mondego
Tagus
Anstruther
Ackland
A.’Wellesley
Dupont
Andalusia
Janet
Alentejo
Junost
Vimiera
Lisbon
St. Julian
Cascaes
Janot
France
Egypt