THE
ADVENTURES
OF
CAPTAIN JOHN PATTERSON,
WITH NOTICES OF
THE OFFICERS, &c.
OF THE 50th,
OR
QUEEN'S OWN REGIMENT,
FROM
1807 TO 1821.


LONDON:
T. & W. BOONE, 29, NEW BOND STREET.
1837.
T. C. NEWBY, PRINTER, BURY ST. EDMUND'S.



TO
THE QUEEN'S
MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
decoration
Madam,
Encouraged by the very flattering manner in which your Majestycondescended to present the 50th with the Colours which they nowcarry, as well as by a high sense of the honour conferred upon theRegiment when they were styled the "Queen's Own," I have presumed todedicate to your Majesty this feeble record of their services duringthe late War.
I am fully assured that in whatever quarter of the globe their coloursmay be displayed, it will be to gain new honours in the field, andthat, therefore, the Regiment will ever maintain that place in yourMajesty's favour, which they have had the singular good fortune toacquire.
I have the honour to be, Madam,
Your Majesty's most obedient,
and very faithful Subject,
JOHN PATTERSON,
Captain,
Late of the 50th, or Queen's Own Regiment.

Liverpool,
25th October, 1836.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
The Author's motives. His entrance into military life. Sketches ofofficers. Lieutenant Colonel Stewart. Lieutenant Colonel White. Aharassing march. Changes of name in the 50th regiment. Arrival atPortsmouth. The embarkation.
CHAPTER II.
The expedition under sail. Rough weather in the Bay of Biscay.Christmas festivities prevented. The expedition is compelled to putback. The troops are relanded. The expedition sails again. Its arrivalat Gibraltar. Motley population of the place. The library. Excessiveheat of the climate. Sluggishness of promotion. The expedition arrivesat Cadiz. Dull cruize. Spanish attack on the French fleet. Visit toCadiz.
CHAPTER III.
Campaign in Portugal. Arrival at Mondego Bay. A cool disembarkation.Bustle of encamping. Skirmish at Obidos. Action at Roliça. Death ofColonel Lake. March of the army towards Vimeiro. Junot's contempt ofthe British. Battle of Vimeiro. The British troops resolve to gainabundant laurels. Appearance of the country. Death of Colonel Coote.French attack repulsed. Spirit of a Highland piper. Rout of theFrench. Relics left behind by them. Death of Colonel Taylor. Bivouacafter the battle. Convention of Cintra.
CHAPTER IV.
March to Lisbon. Enthusiastic re                        
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