Note 117 — HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE FIRST, OR ROYAL REGIMENT OF FOOT. (continued 4)
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"Major-General Hay speaks most highly of the conspicuous gallantry of Colonel Barns in the successful assault of the coverlain, with the brave battalion of the Royal Scots.
"Indeed I conceive our ultimate success depended upon the repeated attacks made by the Royal Scots."—Sir Thomas Graham's despatch.