I came across “A Fuga de Sharpe A Companha do Buçaço,Portugal 1810” in a local library here in Portugal, translated into Portuguese. Being a translator I am keenly aware of the subtle nuances destroyed in the process BUT I was most impressed with what I read and congratulate the author (unknown to me at the time) for it’s very lively and fascinating account of daily life in battle in addition to the most loveable creation, Sharpe. My particular interest in picking up the book is historical. Of course this book required historical research. I would be grateful for any, but ANY, pointers in the direction of HISTORICAL SOURCES on the British military presence in the Lisbon area (especially Oeiras and Carcavelos)during the Peninsular war. Wellington was stationed in Carcavelos, I believe, in what is now St. Julians school. And of course, Beresford’s presence. With thanks, Andrea Cravinho.