Experience the turmoil of war through the eyes of Larpent, a privy councilor and trusted advisor to Lord Wellington. With firsthand accounts of battles and behind-the-scenes decision making, this journal offers a rare glimpse into the life of a key player in one of history's most significant conflicts. A must-read for anyone interested in military history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.