From what has come under my own observation since I joined this army, and from official reports that have been made to me, I beg to call your lordship's attention to individuals who, from their station, have rendered themselves peculiarly conspicuous. Major Forrest, at the head of the quarter-master-general's department, I cannot say too much of. Lieutenant Evans and Peddie of the same, have been remarkable for their exertions and indefatigability; sir John Tylden, who had acted in the field as assistant adjutant-general with me (lieutenant-colonel Stovin having been wounded on the 23d ult. though doing well, not as yet being permitted to take active service), has been very useful; on the night of the 7th, previous to the attack, rear-admiral Malcolm reports the great assistance he received from him in forwarding the boats into the Mississippi; captain Wood, of the 4th regiment, deputy assistant adjutant-general, has filled that situation since the first disembarkation of the troops with zeal and attention. During the action of the 8th inst. the command of the 2d brigade devolved upon lieutenant-colonel Brooke, 4th regiment, that of the 3d upon colonel Hamilton, 5th West India regiment, and the reserve upon colonel Blayken, royal fusileers; to all these officers I feel much indebted for their service. Lieutenant-colonel Dickson, royal artillery, has displayed his usual abilities and assiduity; he reports to me his general satisfaction of all the officers under his command, especially major Munro, senior officer of the royal artillery, previous to his arrival, and of the officers commanding companies. Lieutenant-colonel Burgoyne, royal engineers, afforded me every assistance that could be expected from his known talents and experience; that service lost a very valuable and much esteemed officer in lieutenant Wright, who was killed when reconnoitring on the evening of the 31st ultimo. Lieutenant-colonel Mein, of the 43d, and lieutenant-colonel Gubbins, 85th regiment, field officers of the piquets on the 18th, have great credit for the manner in which they withdrew the outposts on the morning of the 19th under the direction of colonel Blakeney, royal fusileers. I request in a particular manner to express how much this army indebted to the attention and diligence of Mr. Robb, de puty inspector of hospitals, and their immediate removal, with such excellent arrangement, that the wounded were all brought off with very favourable circumstance, except such cases as would have rendered their removal dangerous. Captain sir Thomas Troubridge, royal navy, who commanded a battalion of seamen, and who was attached to act with the troops, rendered the greatest service by his exertions in whatever way they were required; colonel Dickson, royal artillery, particularly mentions how much he was indebted to him. The conduct of two squadrons of the 14th light dragoons, latterly under the command of lieutenant-colonel Baker, previously of major Mills, has been the admiration of every one, by the cheerfulness with which they have performed all descriptions of service. I must also mention the exertions of the royal staff corps under major Todd so reported by the deputy-quarter-mastergeneral. Permit me to add the obligations I am under to my personal staff. Lieuteuant the honourable Edward Curzon, of the royal navy, who was selected as a naval aid-de-camp to the commanding officer of the troops on their first disembarkation, each of whom have expressed the satisfaction they had in his appointment, to which I confidently add my own. Major Smith, of the 95th regiment, now acting as military secretary, is so well known for his zeal and talents, that I can with great truth say, that I think he possesses every qualification to render him hereafter one of the brightest ornaments of his profession. I cannot conclude without expressing how much the army is indebted to rear-admiral Malcolm, who had the immediate charge of landing and re-embarking the troops; he remained on shore to the last, and by his abilities and activity smoothed every difficulty. (Signed) I have the honour to be, &c. JOHN LAMBERT. P. S. I regret to have to report that during the night of the 25th, in very bad weather, a boat containing two officers, viz. lieutenant Brydges and cornet Hammond, and thirty-seven of the 14th Y light dragoons, unfortunately fell into the hands of the enemy, off the mouth of the Rigolets. I have not been able to ascertain correctly the particular circumstances. Return of casualties in action with the enemy near New Orleans, on the 23d and 24th December, 1814. General staff-1 lieutenant-colonel, 1 major, 1 lieutenant wounded. Royal artillery-2 rank and file killed; 1 lieutenant, 7 rank and file missing. Royal engineers, sappers and miners-1 rank and file missing. 4th foot-1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 1 sergeant, 1 drummer, 1 rank and file killed; I sergeant, 2 drummers, 8 rank and file wounded; 2 rank and file missing. 35th ditto-2 captains, 11 rank and file, killed; 1 captain, 3 lieutenants, 4 sergeants, 2 drummers, 57 rank and file, wounded; 1 lieutenant, 1 ensign, 1 sergeant, 16 rank and file, missing. 93d do-1 rank and file, wounded. 95th foot-6 sergeants, 17 rank and file, killed; 1 captain, 2 lieutenants, 6 sergeants, 34 rank and file, wounded; 1 major, 2 sergeants, 39 rank and file, missing. Total-4 captains, 1 lieutenant, 7 sergeants, 1 drummer, 33 rank and file, killed; 1 lieutenant-colonel, 1 major, 2 captains, 8 lieutenants, 10 sergeants, 4 drummers, 141 rank and file, wounded; 1 major, 1 lieutenant, 1 ensign, 3 sergeants, 58 rank and file, missing. land. NAMES OF OFFICERS KILLED, WOUNDED, AND MISSING. KILLED. 4th foot-captain F. J. Johnstone, lieutenant John Souther 21st do captain W. Conran. 85th do captains C. Grey and C. Harris. WOUNDED. General staff--lieutenant-colonel Stovin, 28th foot, assistant adjutant-general, severely but not dangerouly; major Hooper, 87th foot, deputy assistant adjutant-general severely (leg ampu tated), lieutenant D. Evans, 3d dragoons, deputy assistant quartermaster-general, severely. Royal artillery-lieutenant J. Christie, severely. 4th foot-lieutenant T. Moody, severely. 89th foot-captain James Knox, lieutenants G. Willings, F. Maunsell, and W. Hickson, severely, 95th foot-captain W. Hallen, lieutenant D. Forbes, severely; Heutenant W. J. G. Farmer, slightly. MISSING. 85th do-lieutenant W. Walker, and ensign G. Ashton. FRED. STOVIN. RETURN OF CASUALTIES BETWEEN THE 25TH AND 31ST DECEM BER, 1814. Royal artillery-4 rank and file killed; 1 lieutenant, 5 rank and file wounded. Royal engineers, sappers and miners, 1 rank and file wounded. 4th foot-4 rank and file wounded. 21st do--1 rank and file killed, 1 rank and file wounded. 44th do 2 rank and file wounded; 1 rank and file missing. 85th do-1 drummer, 3 rank and file killed; 2 ensigns, 11 rank and file wounded. 93d do-2 rank and file killed; 5 rank and file wounded. 95th do-3 rank and file killed; 1 sergeant, 3 rank and file wounded; 1 rank and file missing. 1st West India regiment-1 captain, killed. 5th do--1 rank and file killed; 2 rank and file wounded. Total-1 captain, 1 drummer, 14 rank and file killed; 1 lieutenant, 2 ensigns, 4 sergeants, 34 rank and file wounded; 2 rank and file missing. NAMES OF OFFICERS KILLED AND WOUNDED. KILLED. 1st West India regiment-captain F. Collings. WOUNDED. Royal artillery-lieutenant B. L. Poynter, slightly. 85th foot-ensign sir Fred. Eden, Bart. severely (since dead) ensign T. Ormsby, slightly. FRED. STOVEN. RETURN OF CASUALTIES BETWEEN THE 1ST AND 5TH JANU ARY, 1815. Royal artillery-1 lieutenant, 1 sergeant, 9 rank and file, killed; 12 rank and file, wounded. Royal engineers sappers and miners-1 lieutenant, killed. 21st foot-1 rank and file killed; one lieutenant, 4 rank and file wounded. 44th do-1 lieutenant, I rank and file killed; 3 rank and file wounded. 85th do-2 rank and file killed; 2 lieutenants, 4 rank and file wounded. 93d do. foot-1 sergeant, 8 rank and file killed; 1 lieutenant, 10 rank and file wounded. 95th do-1 rank and file killed; 2 rank and file missing. 5th West India regiment—4 rank and file killed; 2 rank and file wounded. Total-3 lieutenants, 2 sergeants, 27 rank and file killed; 4 lieutenants, 40 rank and file wounded; 2 rank and file missing. NAMES OF THE OFFICERS KILLED AND WOUNDED. KILLED. Royal artillery-lieutenant A. Ramsay. Royal engineers-licutenant P. Wright. 44th foot-lieutenant John Blakeney. WOUNDED. 21st foot-lieutenant J. Leavock, slightly. 85th do-lieutenant R. Carlton, severely; lieutenant J. W. Boys, slightly. 93d do-lieutenant A. Phaup, severely, (since dead.) No. 8. FRED. STOVIN. Letter from general Lambert to earl Bathurst. MY LORD, Head-Quarters, Isle Dauphine, February 14th, 1815. My despatch, dated January 29th, will have informed your lordship of the re-embarkation of this force, which was completed on the 30th; the weather came on so bad on that night, and con |