This grieves, but it does not crush me, as in my own mind I am not conscious of the least reproach.

I am perfectly convinced that I did not act by caprice: I did not follow the counsels of people incapable of giving good ones; I have done what I thought to be suitablest for the Army.

All your Generals will do me that justice.
"I reckon it useless to beg of you to have my conduct investigated: this would be a favor you would do me; so I cannot expect it.

My health has been weakened by these fatigues, still more by these chagrins.

I have gone to lodge in the Town, to recruit myself.
"I have requested the Duke of Bevern to present the Army Reports; he can give you explanation of everything.