 His steady observance of discipline, his ever-watchful attention to the health and wants of his troops, the persevering and unconquerable spirit which marked his military career, the splendour of his actions in the field and the heroism of his death,...  Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby K.B. 1793-1801 - Page 302by James Abercromby Baron Dunfermline - 1861 - 328 pagesFull view - About this book
 | David Stewart - Clans - 1822 - 552 pages
...of Porto Rico, by " his steady observance of discipline, his ever watchful attention to the health of his troops, the persevering and unconquerable spirit...actions in the field, and the heroism of his death, he showed an example worthy the imitation of all who desire, like him, a life of honour and a death... | |
 | David Stewart - Clans - 1822 - 658 pages
...observance of discipline, bis ever-watchful attention to the health of his troops, the perlevering and unconquerable spirit which marked his military...actions in the field, and the heroism of his death, he showed an example worthy the imitation of all who desire, like him, a life of honour and a death... | |
 | Royal Scots greys - 1840 - 172 pages
...impression on the gallant troops, at *' whose head, crowned with victory and glory, he termi" nated his honourable career ; and His Majesty trusts " that..." and the heroism of his death, — are worthy the imita" tion of all who desire, like him, a life of honour and a " death of glory." His remains having... | |
 | James Abercromby Baron Dunfermline - Generals - 1861 - 364 pages
...Jomini. field, but for the not less valuable qualities of an exact observance of discipline, and for his everwatchful attention to the health and wants of his troops. The success of his efforts is attested by the fact, that the regeneration of an army, which he found in... | |
 | Joachim Hayward Stocqueler - Great Britain - 1871 - 394 pages
...of Sir Balph Abercromby to the British Army. His steady observance of discipline, his ever watchful attention to the health and wants of his troops, the...death, are worthy the imitation of all who desire, like biTn; a life of honour and a death of glory." As a permanent memorial of the glory acquired by the... | |
 | Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1888 - 980 pages
...tribute to the great soldier's memory in the general order issued on the occasion of his death : — " His steady observance of discipline, his ever-watchful...the imitation of all who desire, like him, a life of heroism and a death of glory." By a vote of the House of Commons, a monument was erected in honour... | |
 | Thomas Spencer Baynes - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1890 - 976 pages
...tribute to the great soldier's memory in the general order issued on the occasion of his death : — " His steady observance of discipline, his ever-watchful...imitation of all' who desire, like him, a life of heroism and a death of glory." By a vote of the House of Commons, a monument was erected in honour... | |
 | Raymond Henry Raymond Smythies - 1894 - 808 pages
...distinguished commander who fell in the field. His steady observance of discipline, his ever- watchful care of the health and wants of his troops, the persevering and unconquerable spirit that marked his military career, the splendour of his actions in the field, and the heroism of his... | |
 | Spenser Wilkinson - Generals - 1899 - 788 pages
...old friend and comrade the Duke of York, on the occasion of Abercromby's last victory and death. " The illustrious example of their commander cannot...the field, and the heroism of his death, are worthy of the imitation of all who desire, like him, a life of honour and a death of glory." LAKE 1744 —... | |
 | Hugh Chisholm - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1910 - 1020 pages
...and commander the duke of York paid a just tribute to the great soldier's memory in general orders: " His steady observance of discipline, his ever-watchful...the imitation of all who desire, like him, a life of heroism and a death of glory." By a vote of the House of Commons, a monument was erected in his honour... | |
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