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A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 5, Oct. 1811-Aug. 31, 1812

Note 81 — SECTION XXX: CHAPTER IV

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Suchet says that the captain of the boat threw his letters overboard at the last moment, but that they floated and were picked up by the French. Was this a farce? Or is the whole story doubtful?

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