 | James Carrick Moore - 1833 - 342 страници
...batteries. By the same manreuvre, another harassing gun in the flank was spiked ; but the officer Avho commanded rashly advanced too far, which brought on...officer : for it ' is of the utmost importance that the service ' should be well conducted, but of none which ' of us commands.' The novelty of this sentiment... | |
 | James Carrick Moore - 1834 - 354 страници
...confusion, and they took to flight; after which the design of attacking the Vijie was given up. On the 18th, Sir Ralph came to Du Chasseau, and appeared much chagrined...officer : for it ' is of the utmost importance that the service ' should be well conducted, but of none which ' of us commands.' The novelty of this sentiment... | |
 | John William Cole - 1856 - 400 страници
...senior officer. To this Moore answered, "I have asked for another general because another is requisite for the numerous duties. I ventured to propose General...and an excellent officer; for it is of the utmost consequence that the service should be well conducted, but of none which of us commands." Sir Ralph... | |
 | John Holmes Agnew, Walter Hilliard Bidwell - 1856 - 600 страници
...reply was heroic : " I have asked for another General, because another is requisite for the mnnerous duties. I ventured to propose General Knox, because...and an excellent officer ; for it is of the utmost consequence that the service should bewellconducted,but of none which of*us commands." At a later period,... | |
 | Spenser Wilkinson - 1899 - 788 страници
...was surprised at Moore's request. Moore replied that he had only asked for a good officer, " for it is of the utmost importance that the service should...well conducted, but of none which of us commands." Next day General Knox was put in orders for the duty, and he and Moore subsequently acted in perfect... | |
 | William Lonsdale Watkinson, William Theophilus Davison - 1856 - 596 страници
...over him. Moore's reply was heroic : ' I have asked for another General, because another is requisite for the numerous duties. I ventured to propose General...man of good sense, and an excellent officer ; for it i* of the ntmost consequence that the service should be well condueted, bnt of none which of us commands.'... | |
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General, because another is requi' site for the numerous duties. I ventured to ' propose General Knox, because he is a man ' of good sense and an excellent officer : for it ' is of the utmost importance that the service ' should be well conducted, but... 