the Cortes recognised his services with a vote of thanks. On 16 March, though outnumbered by two to one, he drove Basilio García out of Valdepeñas, but was prevented by lack of reinforcements from improving his advantage. His conduct on this occasion was severely censured by the Spanish government, and he was removed from his command. Maddened by disappointment and disgust, he committed suicide at Madrid by cutting his throat on 9 September 1838. Works The History of the Revolution of Caracas, London, 1819, 8vo. 2. An Account of the present State of the Island of Puerto Rico, London, 1834, 8vo. 3. Consideraciones sobre la España y sus Colonias, Madrid, 1834. References Year of birth missing 1838 deaths Irish mercenaries Irish expatriates in Spain Suicides by sharp instrument in Spain Military personnel who committed suicide 1830s suicides