The insurrection spreads through Algarve 94

The people of Algarve form a treaty with Seville 96

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A French detachment sent from Mertola to Beja 101

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Beja sacked by the French and set on fire 104

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Kellermann’s proclamation to the people of Alem-Tejo 105

Junot’s proclamation to the Portugueze 106

Insurrection at Campo-Mayor and throughout the north of the province 115

They endeavour to avail themselves of the Clergy’s influence 118

Success of the insurgents at Nazareth 121

Loison’s march from Almeida to Abrantes 127

Nazareth sacked and burnt by the French 133

Insubordination of the people at Porto 151

Design of a military usurpation in that city 153

The New-Christians plundered at Villa Nova da Foz-Coa 157

Riotous proceedings at Arcos de Val de Vez 160

Communication between Alem-Tejo and the northern provinces 163

An expedition ordered to the court of Portugal 168

Former services of Sir Arthur Wellesley 169

He goes to the Tagus to confer with Sir C. Cotton 173

General Freire separates from the English 181

Alcacere and Setubal abandoned by the French 194

Preparations on board the Russian squadron 199

Junction of Loison, Laborde, and Junot 200

Arrival of Sir Harry Burrard in the roads 202

Kellermann comes to negotiate for the evacuation of Portugal 221

General Freire dissatisfied with the armistice 226

Difficulty concerning the Russian squadron 227

Remonstrances of the Portugueze Commander 233

The British flag hoisted in the forts 238

The French endeavour to carry off articles from the Museum 243

They embark horses, carriages, and pictures, which are recovered 243

Question concerning the silver in bars 245

Farther instances of dishonour in the French 246

Protests of the Monteiro Mor, and of the Juiz do Povo 247

Addresses of thanks to the British Commander 254

Difficulties concerning the surrender of Elvas 257

The Spanish troops at Lisbon embarked for Catalonia 262

Outcry in England against the Convention 267

Necessity of a provisional Government 277

Castaños prevents a contest between Granada and Seville 279

Arrival of a Sicilian Prince at Gibraltar 280

The Council of Castille advise a Central Junta 283

Unworthy choice of the Junta of Seville 290

Jovellanos refuses all offers from the Intrusive Government 295

Aranjuez chosen for the place of meeting 296