Letter from Eleanor Anne Porden to Henry Elliott, on her visit to the battlefield of Waterloo a year after the battle Visit to the battlefield of Waterloo with journey through Waterloo and surrounding thick forest. Description of the battlefield. "It has left a deep impression in the hearts of the Belgians, who seem to look upon the English as their friends. They hate the Dutch and would have preferred our rule. In France we are feared but not loved. It would be impossible". [Sent with letter of 11 Nov 1816] 18 Oct 1816