(“Dictionary of National Biography.” Art., Sherbrooke.)
The note states that General Sherbrooke was sent to Egypt to enter
into arrangements with the Mamelukes.
In point of fact, Sherbrooke was on the staff of General Fraser, and
it was he who signed with the Pasha of Egypt the convention for the
evacuation of Alexandria by the British. (Fraser to Castlereagh, 26th
September, 1807, W.O. 1, vol. 348.)