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Battle of Vimiera, and Convention of Cintra.. 1808 .. 290

Death of General Moore

Lords Gambier and Cochrane defeat the French

in Basque Roads

Lieutenant Hankey killed in a successful action against a Russian Flotilla

Lord Collingwood captures three First Rates, two Frigates, and twenty Transports, in Rosas Bay

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Ministerial Duel

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Battle of Talavera

Austria makes Peace with France

Riots on account of Sir Francis Burdett

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Battle of Busaco

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VOL. II.

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