Belem, 17 September 1808 Beresford, Proby and Kellerman are in dispute over the interpretation of the agreement. The army is dissatisfied with Dalrymple and the ‘absurdity of the Convention’ Has spoken to Junot who is confident le plus grand Conquerant du monde will avenge him. Wellesley is going to leave the Peninsula. Castanos has asked for help but they can only get to Spain overland. Moore feels slighted by the government and Wellesley is having a difficult time with him but they admire each other’s military capabilities. Castlereagh must denounce the Convention, Wellesley can defend himself. Dalrymple’s incapabilities must be acknowledged or the Ministry will fall. The French have sent 24,000 troops against Saragossa and Castanos cannot move as the Junta at Seville will not send the money they have received from England out of the province. Doyle raised 200,000 dollars for Cardenas and has incurred Dalrymple’s anger. The Spaniards have asked for cavalry but no infantry – should have all or nothing. incomplete – From: Londonderry Estates – Additional Records Acc: 1193(D),Despatches from Charles William Stewart (1778-1854), Lord Stewart to Robert Stewart (1769-1822), Viscount Castlereagh, from the Peninsula, volume 1