Note 1 — REGIMENTAL LISTS.
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C.B. for Waterloo. The admirable position which Wellington chose for his army on 18th June, 1815, had been surveyed by the Duke’s directions in 1814, and it was Col. Smyth’s plan of the ground which enabled Wellington to place his troops so rapidly and advantageously that day. Created a bart. 25th Aug., 1821. Eldest son of James Carmichael Smyth, M.D., F.R.S., the intimate friend and contemporary of Sir Robert Strange, the great engraver. Bn. 22nd Feb., 1780. M., 28th May, 1816, Harriet, only surviving child of Gen. Robert Morse, and had issue. Gov. of British Guiana. D. there 4th March, 1838.