INTRODUCTION. The following Compilation compri ses FIRST-A Sketch of the Battle of Waterloo, being a simple, but interesting narrative, interspersed with well-authenticated anecdotes of that memorable engagement. SECOND-The Duke of Wellington's Official Despatch to Earl Bathurst dated June 19th, 1815. THIRD-Field-Marshal Prince Blucher's Official Report of the Operations of the Prussian Army of the Lower Rhine, describing the Battle of Ligny, on the 16th of June, and that of Waterloo on the 18th. FOURTH-Reflections on the Battles of Ligny and Quatre Bras; on the Battle of Waterloo, or La Belle Alliance, and on the Action at Wavre; with their consequences; by General Muffling. The above selection from numerous papers relative to the battle of Waterloo, has been made with a view of connecting an interesting detail of facts, with official reports, and the remarks of a veteran commander. It is hoped that a perusal of the annexed pages will thus prove equally gratifying to the citizen and the soldier. |