Can anyone point me at any info on how fast messages travelled in the postal system during the Peninsular War. I am interested in communication in Portugal rather than Spain and by horse / boat not by telegraph. Any pointers welcome.
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There were clearly some issues! I am off to Lisbon on Monday with a group of Royal Engineers. A quick tour of the Lines and the border fortresses.