Good luck in the new job.

Yep, that seems to fit. Thanks. I was thinking it began with ‘a’ and ended ‘ously’.

The former complained bitterly of Sir J.M’s conduct to Lord C having said to him that he thought himself unworthily and [unreadable] treated by ministers; would not hear of his having the command.

Helion will survive. It’s far more important you get the work/life balance you want.

Sounds like a good idea. I hope it goes well for you.

Yes, I had. But thanks for thinking of me.

Have you read his Seven Men of Gascony? One of my favourite novels of the period.

Robert had a brother called Henry and it was actually him that should have been named as Robert died in Spain during the Corunna campaign. The brothers came from Ireland, where my ancestors were at the time, but apparently their actual name was Griffin. Both served in the light company.

That looks interesting. Is it any good? Well referenced? Much on Corunna?

Yes, that fits. Thanks!

Notwithstanding the strong reasons which demand our acting with promptitude & vigor upon some well laid down plan you will hardly believe that Sir John Moore has not [?] a [?] from any of the generals, and he is in utter [?] [?] to their means & [?]

The second volume should be going to print this week.

Is that about shoes? Is the story that Brunel invented a process to make better shoes for the British Army after Corunna true?

Happy birthday Paul. Have a great day.