Add MS 6806

Volume III of the papers of Andrew Mitchell, later Sir Andrew Mitchell.

Copies of Mr. Mitchell’s letters on Public Business, from 14 October 1756, to 13 November 1757, viz.

1. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Saxons cross the Elbe under the cannon of Königstein. The Prussians take possession of the Saxon Camp at Pirna. Dated Dresden, 14 October 1756. (folio 1)

2. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Sir Charles Hanbury Williams writes from St. Petersburg in pressing terms for a credit upon Amsterdam for 10,000 Ducats, to be paid on secret service. Dated Dresden, 14 October 1756. (folio 2)

3. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A letter of concern respecting Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Dated Dresden, 14 October 1756. (folio 2b)

4. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell has an interview with the King of Prussia [Frederick II] in the Camp at Struppen. That King’s opinion that the English should conciliate the Dutch. Dated Dresden, 21 October 1756. (folio 3)

5. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). A more detailed account of Mr. Mitchell’s interview with the King of Prussia. The Saxon troops cross the Elbe. Substance of the King of Prussia’s convention and capitulation with the King of Poland [Augustus III]. The motions of the Saxon troops on quitting Pirna. They are defeated by General Leistwig. The insolence of Count Broglio [Broglie], the French Ambassador to Prussia (Poland?). Encloses two ‘Memoires’, one concerning the papers taken from Saxon Archives. Dated Dresden, 21 October 1756. (folio 4)

6. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Orders given for remitting the 10,000 ducats, and means devised for sending a larger sum to St. Petersburg. The King of Prussia augments his Army. Dated Dresden, 21 October 1756. (folio 8)

7. Letter to the President Munchhausen. The opinion of the King of Prussia that the French would not attack Hanover before the succeeding year. The Saxon army surrendered. The fortress of Königstein to remain a neutral place in the hands of the King of Poland. (In French). Dated Dresden, 21 October 1756.

8. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Terms of the King of Poland’s capitulation for his electorate of Saxony. The King of Poland sets out for Warsaw, the King of Prussia for his army in Bohemia. The remittal of the 10,000 Ducats and the larger sum. Dated Dresden, 21 October 1756. (folio 9b)

9. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Sends Bills of exchange to the amount of 54,000 Florins, Dutch money. Dated Berlin, 24 October 1756. (folio 11)

10. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Still upon the money for the Grand Chancellor [Alexey Bestuzhev-Ryumin]. Dated Camp at Sedelitz, 24 October 1756. (folio 11b)

11. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia with his army. Desertion of Saxon troops who had joined the Prussians. The Margrave Charles in command at Sedelitz. Dated Camp at Sedelitz, 24 October 1756. (folio 12)

12. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia retreats from Bohemia. The Marquis de Valory ordered by his Court to leave Berlin. Dated Camp at Great Sedelitz, 30 October 1756. (folio 12b)

13. Letter to Charles Hanbury Williams. Particulars of the King of Prussia’s retreat. Reasons assigned by the Court of France for recalling M. de Valory. Dated Camp at Great Sedelitz, 2 November 1756. (folio 13b)

14. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia’s reasons for leaving Bohemia. Line of his retreat. The Saxon life-guards take the oaths to the King of Prussia. The Prussian army in Cantonments. Marshall Brown at Budin. The King of Prussia’s disposal of the Saxon Regiments. Dated Headquarters at Great Sedelitz, 4 November 1756. (folio 14b)

15. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Particular). A letter in detail upon the general situation of affairs. Dated Headquarters at Sedelitz, 4 November 1756. (folio 17)

16. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). The substance of several conversations with the King of Prussia. Dated Headquarters at Sedelitz, 4 November 1756. (folio 20b)

17. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Dangerous state of health of the Czarina [Elizabeth]. King of Prussia’s intentions respecting the defence of Wesel. Dated Headquarters at Sedelitz, 6 November 1756. (folio 23)

18. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Quarters of entertainment now necessary for the troops. The Empress [Maria Theresa] presses the French to send the 24,000 auxiliaries into Bohemia. Dated Headquarters at Sedelitz, 9 November 1756. (folio 23b)

19. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Conduct of Count Broglie. Enquires truth of the reports concerning the Czarina’s health, the return of the Prussian troops. Dated Headquarters at Sedelitz, 9 November 1756. (folio 26b)

20. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell delivers a letter of the King of England [George II] to His Prussian Majesty. Marshall Brown in Winter Quarters, but had previously stopped up the passes in the mountains of Bohemia. Prussians move to Dresden. The Queen of Poland [Maria Josepha] stays in Dresden. Dated Sedelitz, 13 November 1756. (folio 27b)

21. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia at Dresden, His Majesty sends Marshall Keith to the Queen of Poland to pay his compliments. Count Broglie leaves Dresden for Prague. Dated Dresden, 17 November 1756. (folio 28b)

22. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Very Secret). Conversation of Colonel Lentulus with the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell suggests the recommendation of one of the King of Prussia’s nephews to have the command of his army. Dated Dresden, 17 November 1756. (folio 29)

23. Letter to Mr. Titley. The Austrian and Prussian armies in cantonments. Colonel Lentulus’s conversation with the King of Prussia repeated. Dated Dresden, 19 November 1756. (folio 30)

24. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Sends the plan of the Battle of Lobositz, with some references and corrections in the King of Prussia’s own hand, also the ‘Precis de Retraite de l’Armée Saxonne’. Count Broglie gone for Prague. Dated Dresden, 20 November 1756. (folio 30b)

25. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The King of Prussia receives Intelligence from France. Character of the Prince Royal of Prussia [Augustus William or August Wilhelm], in reference to the hint in letter 22. The King of Prussia preparing a plan for the operations of the next campaign. Dated Dresden, 20 November 1756. (folio 31b)

26. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Enclosing copies of four papers, containing Intelligence received from Paris by the King of Prussia; with the King of Prussia’s ‘Projet de Campagne pour l’Armée des Allies’. Mr. Mitchell’s conversation with the King of Prussia upon it. The King of Prussia gone to Leipzig. A Prussian party at the Court of France. Dated Dresden, 24 November 1756. (folio 33b)

27. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. ‘Relation de la Campagne de 1756’. The King of Prussia demands of the Saxons 10,000 recruits for his army. The distress of Saxony. Dated Dresden, 28 November 1756. (folio 35b)

28. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. The King of Prussia returns his thanks for Sir Charles’s zeal in his service, and expresses his regard for the Grand Duke and Duchess [Peter and Catherine. Later Peter III and Catherine II, alias Catherine the Great]: he wishes the Great Duchess to hinder the Russian troops from passing the frontier. Count Poniatowsky at St. Petersburg. Dated Dresden, 29 November 1756. (folio 36)

29. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Nothing known for certain of the French Plan of operations for the ensuing year. Mr. Mitchell sends a copy of the ‘Relation de la Campagne 1756’. (In French). Dated Dresden, 29 November 1756. (folio 37)

30. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Both Austrian and Prussian armies make several ‘Abbatis’ to secure their winter quarters. The Prussians receive supplies by water from Magdeburg. The letters from France contradictory. Dated Dresden, 1 December 1756. (folio 37b)

31. Letter to Charles Hanbury Williams. Dresden so crowded with soldiers that the King of Prussia is obliged to quarter there in the Houses of the first Nobility. Dated Dresden, 4 December 1756. (folio 38)

32. Letter to the President Munchhausen. A letter of explanation in consequence of supposed neglect to write. Dated Dresden, 8 December 1756. (In French). (folio 38b)

33. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Uncertainty in the Intelligence from France. The King of Prussia fears the effect of the changes in England. Formation of magazines in Germany recommended. Dated Dresden, 5 December 1756. (folio 40)

34. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell encloses a letter from the King of Prussia’s resident at Cologne. The Danish Ministers alarmed at the situation of affairs. The King of Prussia’s Intelligence respecting the intentions of the French: he presses the formation of magazines for the King of England’s army in Germany. Dated Dresden, 8 December 1756. (folio 40b)

35. Letter to the President Munchhausen. A short note inclosing another copy of the letter from the King of Prussia’s resident at Cologne. (In French). Dated Dresden, 8 December 1756.

36. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia impatient at the delays in England. He sends a paper to Mr. Mitchell titled ‘Moyens dont la Grande Bretagne pourrait se server pour ruiner les Projets de ses Ennemis ou rendre la Guerre plus difficile’. Dated Dresden, 9 December 1756. (folio 43)

37. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Particular). Heads of a conversation with M. de Knyphausen, the King of Prussia’s late Minister to Paris. The force and intentions of the French. The French most provoked against the King of Prussia. Dated Dresden, 9 December 1756. (folio 44)

38. Letter to the Baron Munchhausen at Hanover. A letter of compliment, with an expression of regret at the unworthy behaviour in England toward the foreign troops there. (In French). Dated Dresden, 9 December 1756. (folio 46)

39. Letter to Mr. Keith. An inquiry, at the King of Prussia’s desire, as to the condition of the finances at Vienna, and of any plan of operations for the next year. Dated Dresden, 9 December 1756. (folio 46b)

40. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia’s troops upon the move in consequence of information that the Austrians intended on attack upon the post of Littau. Dated Dresden, 11 December 1756. (folio 47)

41. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Respecting a slander upon Sir Charles by the French. Motives suggested for the change in the Russian Court. The King of Prussia thinks the time come for Sir Charles ‘to strike the stroke’. Reports concerning the Russian Army. Thanks for a present of tea. Dated Dresden, 11 December 1756. (folio 47b)

42. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The substance of a conference with the King of Prussia, who wishes the good dispositions of Sardinia and the Porte [Ottoman Empire] to be cultivated. The King of Prussia’s proposition as to the disposal of the foreign troops who have left England, and for concert with the Ministers at Hanover. News from Russia equivocal. The King of Poland assists the Empress Queen with several regiments. Dated Dresden, 13 December 1756. (folio 48b)

43. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). The King of Prussia recommends Prince Lewis [Louis Ernest] of Brunswick to command the Foreign Troops in Germany in British pay. Dated Dresden, 13 December 1756. (folio 50)

44. Letter to the President Munchhausen. A short note of explanation. In French. Dated Dresden, 13 December 1756. (folio 51)

45. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The march of troops from Pomerania into Lusatia announced. Dated Dresden, 15 December 1756. (folio 51)

46. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. The King of Prussia’s instructions for prosecuting his interest at the Russian Court. The King of Prussia desires Sir Charles ‘will freely make use of the means placed in his hands’. Dated Dresden, 18 December 1756. (folio 51b)

47. Letter to the President Munchhausen. That the King of Prussia is about to send Lieutenant General Couth Smettau to concert measures with the Ministry of Hanover. Mr. Mitchell gives a character of the Court. (In French). Date Dresden, 17 December 1756. (folio 53)

48. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A letter of Intelligence. Lieutenant General Smettau gone for Hanover. The Russians preparing magazines in Poland. Money sent from Vienna to Russia. Importance of the neutrality of Russia. Dated Dresden, 19 December 1756. (folio 53b)

49. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Acknowledges the receipt of the letters. General Smettau. The intentions of the Courts of France and Vienna believed to be not yet adjusted. Has not received any further instruction ‘sur l’affair de Brunswic’. Dated Dresden, 19 December 1756. (folio 55)

50. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Neutrality not allowed to the lesser Princes in the Circles of Franconia and the Higher Rhine. The Russians not marched, and the Empress’s health in a dangerous way. Information from the Russian Minister in Denmark. Dated Dresden, 23 December 1756. (folio 55b)

51. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. News from St. Petersburg. The King of Prussia determines to make use of all his resources. He writes to the King of England. New proposition of concert from the Court of France to the Empress Queen. An affair of posts near Littau. Accounts from Bohemia. The revenues of Saxony in disorder. Dated Dresden, 25 December 1756. (folio 56)

52. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). The Court of St. Petersburg upon the point of acceding to the Treaty of Versailles. The measures recommended by the King of Prussia to be taken in consequence, both with the Porte [Ottoman Empire] and at St. Petersburg. Dated Dresden, 25 December 1756. (folio 57b)

53. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). Mr. Mitchell’s surprize and concern that negligence should be imputed to him in relation to the affairs of the Empire and His Majesty’s Electorate, by the Regency of Hanover. Dated Dresden, 25 December 1756. (folio 59)

54. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Complimenting upon the arrival of the first body of troops in Hanover. Encloses a copy of a note from the King of Prussia which had been dispatched to England. Neutrality not allowed to the Circles of the Empire. (In French). Dated Dresden, 25 December 1756. (folio 60)

55. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Recommends him not to take the change in the Russian Ministry to heart. The King of Prussia thinks Sir Charles may employ the money which he has in his hands usefully, and wishes him to obtain a declaration from the Great Duchess. If he cannot prevent the marching of the Russian troops, to discover the time of movement and the routs they are to take. Dated Dresden, 26 December 1756. (folio 60b)

56. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. M. Bonneau, the French resident at Hanover, goes to Brunswick [Ferdinand] with a letter of credence. The King of Prussia uneasy that no answers to his papers come from England. The Court of Denmark well inclined. The Austrians upon their march. Dated Dresden, 29 December 1756. (folio 62)

57. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Count Czernichew will be well received by the King of Prussia; but should have come without a letter of credence from the Queen of Poland, at Dresden. Dated Dresden, 31 December 1756. (folio 63)

58. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Prince Henry and the Duke of Bevern returned from Littau. Arrival of eleven regiments from Pomerania. The King of Prussia despairs of assistance from his allies. Ill usage of foreign troops in England. Dated Dresden, 2 January 1757. (folio 63b)

59. Letter to the President Munchhausen. The post of Littau reinforced. Report that the Circles of the Lower Rhines in Swabia have declared for the Emperor. The King of Prussia intends going to Berlin. Dated Dresden, 2 January 1757. (folio 64)

60. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Ostritz, an outpost of Littau, taken and retaken. The King of Prussia accompanied by his brother, Prince Henry, goes to Berlin. Dated Dresden, 4 January 1757. (folio 64b)

61. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia anxious to have the Hessians from England. He makes every possible exertion in the raising of troops, and wishes the King of England to give his ambassador orders to use every means to retard the march of the Russian troops. Dated Berlin, 8 January 1757. (folio 65b)

62. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Most Secret). A good understanding between the Great Duke and Duchess of all the Russias and the King of Prussia: a new expedient proposed to retard the march of the Russians. Dated Berlin, 8 January 1757. (folio 66b)

63. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams, on the same. Dated Berlin, 8 January 1757. (folio 67)

64. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. State of the negotiation respecting the Brunswick troops. The King of Prussia complains of the slowness of proceedings in England. Dated Berlin, 11 January 1757. (folio 68)

65. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Mr. Mitchell details his own movements and those of the King of Prussia, and slightly notices the negotiation with the Duke of Brunswick. (In French). Dated Berlin, 11 January 1757. (folio 69)

66. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. General Intelligence. Lies and calumnies invented to work upon the Court of Russia. The King of Prussia in health and spirits, contrary to reports. Dated Berlin, 15 January 1757. (folio 69b)

67. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. The King of Prussia gone for Torgau. He is making the utmost efforts. Dated Berlin, 15 January 1757. (folio 70)

68. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Result of the conference at Ratisbon [Regensburg]. A league formed among the Catholic Princes. Dated Berlin, 18 January 1757. (folio 71)

69. Letter to the President Munchhausen. A short note, partly in reference to the news from Ratisbon [Regensburg]. Mr. Mitchell impatient for a messenger from England. (In French). Dated Berlin, 18 January 1757. (folio 71)

70. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The French King [Louis XV] attempted to be assassinated. The King of Prussia disavows a paper distributed at Dresden, setting forth his claim to the Crown of Bohemia, supposed to be a contrivance of Count Brühl. Dated Berlin, 22 January 1757. (folio 72)

71. Letter to Lord Stormont [David Murray]. Contradicts the report of His Prussian Majesty’s illness. A messenger arrived from England. General Intelligence. The Queen Mother of Prussia [Sophia Dorothea] indisposed. Dated Berlin, 22 January 1757. (folio 73b)

72. Letter to the King of Prussia. Enclosing copies of letter from Mr. Keith at Vienna, Sir Charles Hanbury Williams at St. Petersburg, and Lord Stormont at Vienna. (In French). Dated Berlin, 22 January 1757. (folio 74)

73. Letter to the King of Prussia. The King of England resolved to follow the plan laid down in the King of Prussia’s ‘Projet de Campagne’: and to assemble his auxiliary army upon the Lippe. Colonel Yorke’s instructions not sufficiently precise for adjusting the Dispute between Holland and France about navigation. Mr. Mitchell going for Hanover, upon the treaty with the Duke of Brunswick. Requests the King of Prussia to send General Smettau to Hanover to assist in the negotiation. (In French). Dated Berlin, 25 January 1757. (folio 74b)

74. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell about to leave Berlin. The King of Prussia’s expectations from the Dutch, if England would be indulgent. Dated Berlin, 25 January 1757. (folio 75b)

75. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Mr. Mitchell announces his setting out upon his journey. He desires that any messenger who may come through Hanover from England may be stopped till his arrival. Dated Berlin, 25 January 1757. (folio 76)

76. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Mr. Mitchell states the object of his journey and the probability of its interrupting his correspondence with Sir Charles. Mr. Murdoch. Encloses letters from Count Horn. Defection of the Protestants at the Diet of Ratisbon [Regensburg]. The Margrave of Anspatch [Ansbach] breaks his engagements. The King’s Minister at Ratisbon [Regensburg] commended. Dated Berlin, 27 January 1757. (folio 76b)

77. Letter to the King of Prussia, in French, enclosing letters from Lord Stormont and Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Dated Berlin, 27 January 1757. (folio 78)

78. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell arrives at Hanover and is preparing to set out for Brunswick. Dated Hanover, 1 February 1757. (folio 78b)

79. Letter to the King of Prussia. Announces the arrival of a courier, who has brought letters containing the Instructions to Mr. Titley for opening a negotiation with the Court of Denmark, which may detach that power from France. Acquaints the King of Prussia that Sir Charles Hanbury Williams is recalled from St. Petersburg: regrets the recall, and offers to send the courier back to England with a representation of the consequences which may accrue from it. (In French). Dated Hanover, 2 February 1757. (folio 79)

80. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Announces the opening of the negotiation with the Duke of Brunswick. (French). Dated Brunswick, 7 February 1757. (folio 80)

81. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia pleased with the negotiation going on at Copenhagen. He remonstrates strongly through Mr. Mitchell against Sir Charles Hanbury Williams’s recall. Dated Brunswick, 8 February 1757. (folio 80b)

82. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). States the difficulties of his negotiation with the Court of Brunswick. Much discouraged by the reserve of the Ministers at Hanover. Presses the appointment of a General to command His Majesty’s army in Germany. Dated Brunswick, 8 February 1757. (folio 82)

83. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The negotiations in good progress. Encloses an extract of Intelligence received from the Duke of Brunswick. Dated Brunswick, 12 February 1757. (folio 84)

84. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Separate). Mr. Mitchell sends a letter he had received from General Schemettaw giving a detail of his conferences at Hanover with the King’s Ministers. The three Bishoprics in Westphalia triple their contingents. Dated Brunswick, 12 February 1757. (folio 84b)

85. Letter to the President Munchhausen. That the negotiation with Brunswick was nearly finished. Complains of false rumours circulated by the Partisans of Austria that the King of England had been detached from his alliance with the King of Prussia on the condition that Hanover should remain neutral. (French). Dated Brunswick, 12 February 1757. (folio 85)

86. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Upon receiving a fresh instruction from the Ministry [of Hanover] for the negotiations at Brunswick. Glad to hear that the proposition of neutrality had originated at Vienna. (French). Dated Brunswick, 14 February 1757. (folio 85b)

87. Letter to the King of Prussia. Acknowledges the receipt of three letters from His Majesty, and announces the completing of the negotiations at Brunswick notwithstanding the manoeuvres of the Hanoverian Ministry. Touches again upon the rumours of the proposed neutrality. The report of the march of the Russians not credited. (French). Dated Brunswick, 14 February 1757. (folio 86)

88. Letter to Mr. Titley. (Private). Upon the negotiations carrying on at the Court of Denmark. The Ministry of Hanover have suffered themselves to be amused by the Court of Vienna with the hopes of a neutrality. Advices caution with Baron Wedel, the Electoral Minister. Dated Brunswick, 14 February 1757. (folio 87)

89. Letter to the King of Prussia. A full exposure of the plots and attempts practising under the directions of Count Kaunitz to sow distrust between the Courts of London and Berlin. (French). Dated Brunswick, 17 February 1757. (folio 88)

90. Letter to the King of Prussia. (Secretissime). Announcing the King of England’s determination to make common cause with the Prussian Majesty. (French). Dated Brunswick, 17 February 1757. (folio 89b)

91. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia presses for the speedy return of the Hanoverian and Hessian troops still in England. The French troops expected to march about the end of the month. Dated Brunswick, 19 February 1757. (folio 90)

92. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). Mr. Mitchell’s personal negotiation with the Duke of Brunswick respecting the subsidy. Lesser matters discussed with the Duke’s Ministers. The Duke proposes to sign an Asseveration, that the Treaty may be carried into execution without losing time. Mr. Mitchell communicates a copy of the treaty between the Duke and the King of Prussia, with an Etat of the troops according to the treaty. Dated Brunswick, 19 February 1757. (folio 91)

93. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The duke of Brunswick’s Ministers insist that the treaty shall be dated from the 1st of October, to indemnify the Duke of the loss sustained in the subsidy due upon the Prussian treaty of 1750. Dated Brunswick, 19 February 1757. (folio 92b)

94. Letter to the President Munchhausen. The treaty of subsidy between the King of England and the Duke of Brunswick signed. (French). Dated Brunswick, 19 February 1757. (folio 93b)

95. Letter to the Duke of Brunswick. A short note in French, upon Mr. Mitchell’s return to Hanover. Mr. Mitchell’s carriage had broken down. Dated Hanover, 23 February 1757. (folio 94)

96. Letter to Monsieur d’Eichell at Dresden. Requesting him to assure the King of Prussia, that Mr. Mitchell will make the best use of the communications which His Majesty has been recently pleased to make to him. Dated Hanover, 25 February 1757. (folio 94b)

97. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Sends copies of the King of Prussia’s letters acknowledging the generous and friendly part which the King of England had taken. The necessity for an English squadron in the Baltic. Remarks upon the Circular letter of the Russian Minister. The King of Prussia’s moderation in Saxony. Mr. Mitchell going for Dresden. Dated Hanover, 26 February 1757. (folio 95)

98. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The inactivity of the Hanoverian Ministry. Encloses a letter from General Schemettau. Dated Hanover, 26 February 1757. (folio 96b)

99. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The effect of the resolutions of Parliament. Intentions of the French. Dated Berlin, 5 March 1757. (folio 97b)

100. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell arrived at Dresden. The King of Prussia pleased with the resolutions in Parliament. Rumours of the Empress of Russia’s death. Dated Dresden, 9 March 1757. (folio 98)

101. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia’s further expression of his satisfaction. The intentions of the French to advance. The Prince of Bevern marches from Littau. The Prussians take possession of Friedland and Reichemberg [Reichenberg]. Dated Dresden, 12 March 1757.

102. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The King of Prussia complains with warmth of the King’s Ministers at Hanover, that they were still negotiating a neutrality. Encloses a letter from the King of Prussia to the King directly. Dated Dresden, 12 March 1757. (folio 99)

103. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Impatient for the landing of the troops at Hanover. The Prince of Bevern’s successes. (French). Dated Dresden, 12 March 1757. (folio 100b)

104. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Details of the Prince of Bevern’s success. Dated Dresden, 16 March 1757. (folio 101)

105. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The King of Prussia acquaints Mr. Mitchell that the King’s Hanoverian Ministers have refused to accept of the six battalions he had offered from Wesel. He wishes for the Duke of Cumberland [Prince William] to head the army. Dated Dresden, 16 March 1757. (folio 101b)

106. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Chiefly in reference to Mr. Mitchell’s letter to Lord Holderness of 8 February 1757. The King of Prussia desired to know if the Great Chancellor [Alexey Bestuzhev-Ryumin] continues well inclined. Dated Dresden, 19 March 1757. (folio 102)

107. Letter to Lord Stormont. A letter of general news. The Hanoverians amusing themselves with the delusion of a neutrality. Dated Dresden, 19 March 1757. (folio 103)

108. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Prussian forces preparing to move. Dated Dresden, 20 March 1757. (folio 103b)

109. Letter to Mr. Keith. Announces the completion of the treaty with Brunswick. His Majesty likely soon to have an army of 50,000 men to defend his Electorate. Dated Dresden, 20 March 1757. (folio 104)

110. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Prussians on the march. The King of Poland asks for the Duchy of Cleves as an indemnification but is refused. Project between the Austrians and French respecting Cleves. Dated Dresden, 23 March 1757. (folio 104b)

111. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). Respecting the military employment of the Hereditary Prince of Hesse [William VIII?]. Dated Dresden, 23 March 1757. (folio 105)

112. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. The King of Prussia gone into quarters of cantonment. Admiral Byng, no more. Dated Dresden, 26 March 1757. (folio 105b)

113. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Announces the march of the Prussian troops to the Bohemian frontier. The King of Prussia consents upon His Majesty’s request that the Hessian troops shall occupy that part of Westphalia nearest to the Electorate. (French). Dated Dresden, 26 March 1757. (folio 106)

114. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia’s consent as above. M. Henning, the French secretary, ordered to quit Dresden. Madam d’Ogilvie and Baron Kessel put under arrest. Desertion of a squadron of Saxon troops. Dated Dresden, 27 March 1757. (folio 106b)

115. Letter to the King of Prussia for a specification of the quarters of the Hessian troops in Westphalia. (French). Dated Dresden, 27 March 1757. (folio 107b)

116. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Hessian troops quartered in the Principality of Minden. Prince Charles reported to have arrived in Bohemia. Dated Dresden, 31 March 1757. (folio 107b)

117. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Enclosing some papers from the King of Prussia respecting the conduct of the Ministers at Hanover, and a proposal from the President Munchhausen. Dated Dresden, 31 March 1757. (folio 108)

118. Letter to the President Munchhausen: with an extract from a letter to the King of Prussia respecting the quarters to be occupied by the Hessian troops. Surprised that the ratification of the treaty had not been communicated to the Duke of Brunswick. (French). Dated Dresden, 31 March 1757. (folio 109)

119. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Countess of Brühl placed under arrest. An account of the Fortifications of Dresden. Dated Dresden, 3 April 1757. (folio 109b)

120. Letter to the King of Prussia. Sir Charles Williams remains at St. Petersburg. The march of the Russian troops delayed. Strength of the Russian force. (French). Dated Lockwitz, 6 April 1757. (folio 110b)

121. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mentions the preceding communication to the King of Prussia. Madame de Brühl gone for Warsaw. Incorporation of the Saxon corps, which had been kept separate, with the King of Prussia’s other troops. Encloses duplicates of letters sent for England 5th and 9th of March but supposed to have been on board a packet taken by the French. Dated Dresden, 7 April 1757. (folio 111)

122. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). An audience from the King of Prussia, who had received advice of the French Hussars having appeared before Gueldres. The situation of the Landgrave of Hesse. Dated Dresden, 7 April 1757. (folio 111b)

123. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). The King of Prussia reclaims the promises formerly made to him of sending a squadron to the Baltic. Dated Dresden, 7 April 1757. (folio 112)

124. Letter to the President Munchhausen. In reply to the President’s answer upon the alleged delay in forwarding the ratification of the treaty to the Duke of Brunswick: and acquainting the President with the King of Prussia’s opinion of the Hanoverian Ministers. Madame de Brühl. (French). Dated Dresden, 7 April 1757. (folio 112b)

125. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. The King of Prussia pleased that Sir Charles remains at St. Petersburg. He determines to strike an early blow. Negotiation with Denmark. Dated Dresden, 9 April 1757. (folio 113)

126. Letter to Lord Stormont. The arrests of Madame Ogilvie, Countess Brühl, and Baron Kessel. The Russians not in a condition to march. Dated Dresden, 9 April 1757. (folio 114)

127. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Queen of Poland and the rest of the Royal Family ordered to be lodged in the Chateau. Count Wacherbach arrested and sent to Custrin [Kostrzyn nad Odrą]. The Swiss Guards disarmed and dismissed. The King of Prussia presses for a British squadron in the Baltic. The occasion of the Resolution to incorporate the Saxon corps. Dated Dresden, 10 April 1757. (folio 114b)

128. Letter to the King of Prussia. A short note in French. The Duke of Cumberland about to embark for Holland. Dated Dresden, 12 April 1757. (folio 115b)

129. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. An acknowledgement of the receipt of letters. Dated Dresden, 13 April 1757. (folio 116)

130. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia approves the choice of the Duke of Cumberland to command the army of observation; and promises to act in concert. The King of Prussia sends a letter to the King. Movements of the Prussia troops. Dated Dresden, 15 April 1757. (folio 116b)

131. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia receives notice that two men were sent from Warsaw to assassinate him. Glaso, the King of Prussia’s Valet de Chambre, arrested. Dated Dresden, 15 April 1757. (folio 117)

132. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. The King of Prussia’s approbation upon receiving the King’s letter announcing the Duke’s appointment to the army of observation. A detailed account of the state and situation of the Prussian army. The King of Prussia’s incorporation of the Saxon Corps with his other troops. Dated Dresden, 15 April 1757. (folio 118b)

133. Letter to President Munchhausen. The Queen of Poland and her family ordered to be lodged in the Chateau. Mr. Mitchell announces the expected arrival of the Duke of Cumberland in Hanover, and sends a letter to meet His Royal Highness. (French). Dated Dresden, 15 April 1757. (folio 120b)

134. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. The Queen of Poland. The arrest of Count Wacherbach, etc. as in letter 127. Dated Dresden, 16 April 1757. (folio 121)

135. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia at Lockwitz. The expected movement of the Prussian army. Dated Dresden, 17 April 1757. (folio 122)

136. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. General news. The King of Prussia’s preparations. Dated Dresden, 19 April 1757. (folio 123)

137. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Again on the persons sent from Warsaw, and on Glaso. Dated Dresden, 19 April 1757. (folio 124)

138. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, explaining the King of Prussia’s plan of operations. Dated Dresden, 19 April 1757. (folio 124b)

139. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Encloses two letters. One for the Duke, and one for Lord Holderness. Announces the King of Prussia’s march for Bohemia. (French). Dated Dresden, 19 April 1757. (folio 126b)

140. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. The King of Prussia means not to hurt any of the Royal Family. Disgrace of Glaso: and the design from Warsaw. The Duke arrived in Hanover. The King of Prussia preparing to strike a blow in Bohemia. Dated Dresden, 19 April 1757. (folio 126b)

141. Letter to Lord Stormont. Nearly the same information. Dated Dresden, 19 April 1757. (folio 127b)

142. Letter to the Counts Podewils and Finckenstein, the King of Prussia’s Ministers. The Duke of Cumberland arrived. Compliments the moderation of the excellencies towards the Ministry of Hanover. (French). Dated Dresden, 20 April 1757. (folio 128b)

143. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia’s glorious success. The whole Prussian army in Bohemia. The junction with Marshall Scwerin secured. Dated Prussian Camp at Karwatetz, 29 April 1757. (folio 129)

144. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. The King of Prussia refuses to open a letter from the Duke ‘because of an informality in the Address’. Encloses a copy of his journal, and of the relation of the Duke of Bevern’s engagement. Dated Prussian Camp at Karwateletz [Karwatetz], 29 April 1757. (folio 129b)

145. Letter to the President Munchhausen. The King of Prussia, Master of a large portion of Bohemia. Death of General Lastrow. (French). Dated Prussian Camp at Karwatetz, 29 April 1757. (folio 130b)

146. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A general engagement on the high ground beyond Prague. The King of Prussia beats the Austrians. The whole Prussian army in tears for the loss of Marshall Schwerin. Dated Covent of St. Margaret in the Camp before Prague, 6 May 1757. (folio 131)

147. Letter to the Duke of Cumberland. Announces the same victory and adds some particulars of the Austrian loss. The King of Prussia names in ‘the Battle of Pharsalia between the Houses of Austria and Brandenburgh’. Dated Covent of St. Margaret in the Camp before Prague, 6 May 1757. (folio 132b)

148. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Further particulars of the engagement. Prince Charles, and many other officers of distinction in the town of Prague which is surrounded by the Prussians. Dated Camp before Prague, 11 May 1757. (folio 133)

149. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Further particulars of the battle. The King of Prussia about to send a detachment under General Winterfeld to Prussia to fall on the flank of the Russians should they attempt to march through Poland. The King of Prussia’s sentiments of moderation. Dated Camp before Prague, 11 May 1757. (folio 134)

150. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Transmits the King of Prussia’s relation of the expedition to Bohemia, his own journal, and a list of the battalions in the action. Dated Camp before Prague, 11 May 1757. (folio 135)

151. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. More particulars, with the King of Prussia’s relation. Marechal Daun advancing with 15,000 men from Konigin Geatz. The King of Prussia unflushed with Victory. Appearance of the field of battle. Dated Camp before Prague, 11 May 1757. (folio 135b)

152. Letter to the President Munchhausen. Prague blockaded, and some Princes and Officers of distinction shut up in it. Encloses letters to be forwarded. (French). Dated Camp before Prague, 11 May 1757. (folio 135b)

153. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Account of transactions subsequent to May 11th. The bombardment of Prague expected to begin. Dated Camp of Beleslavin [Veleslavín] before Prague, 18 May 1757. (folio 137b)

154. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). The King of Prussia accedes to the King of England’s wish for the removal of the Prince of Hesse from the Duke of Cumberland’s army; and proposes declaring him the Governor of Prague. The King of Prussia agrees to give a more specific Guaranty to the Elector of Hesse for his dominions, than what is contained in the treaty of 1755. Dated Camp of Veleslavín, 18 May 1757. (folio 138b)

155. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). A conversation with the King of Prussia respecting the instructions of the Court of Vienna upon a neutrality for Hanover. Dated Camp of Veleslavín, 18 May 1757. (folio 139b)

156. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Asks advice and instructions to regulate his conduct, in case the King of Prussia should be induced to listen to terms of accommodation from some foreign quarter. Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 17 May 1757. (folio 140b)

157. Letter to the Duke of Cumberland. The King of Prussia’s disapproval of the abandonment of Lipstadt. The Duke of Wolfenbuttel. Transactions since the 11th of May. Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 18 May 1757. (folio 141b)

158. Letter to the Duke of Cumberland. Acknowledges the receipt of a letter. Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 18 May 1757. (folio 143)

159. Letter to the President Munchhausen. That Lieutenant Colonel Meyer has destroyed the Austrian magazine at Pilsen. (French). Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 18 May 1757. (folio 143b)

160. Letter to Colonel Yorke. Detail of transactions subsequent to 11th of May. Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 18 May 1757. (folio 144)

161. Letter to the King of Prussia. A short note enclosing a letter from the Duke of Cumberland. (French). Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 21 May 1757. (folio 144b)

162. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. That the King of Prussia approves the Duke of Cumberland’s change of position. The Elector of Bavaria [Maximilian III Joseph] offers a perfect neutrality. A Sortie from Prague. The Prince of Bevern gets possession of some of the lesser Austrian magazines. Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 24 May 1757. (folio 144b)

163. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Various Intelligence. The Elector of Bavaria’s offer. The Sortie etc. as in the preceding letter. Dated Camp of Veleslavín, 24 May 1757. (folio 146b)

164. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Further particulars of the Prussian movements. Causes of delay in obtaining information. Dated Camp of Veleslavín, 24 May 1757. (folio 148)

165. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Objects to any further explanations with the King of Prussia: fearing to do disservice to the English Interest. Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 24 May 1757. (folio 149b)

166. Letter to the Monsieur de Munchhausen. Preparations for the bombardment of Prague. The Sortie. Prince Ferdinand of Prussia had his horse killed under him. The Elector of Bavaria’s offer of neutrality. Dated Camp of Veleslavín, 24 May 1757. (folio 151)

167. Letter to the Duke of Cumberland. The Bombardment of Prague. The redoubt at which Prince Henry commanded attacked from the town. The King of Prussia’s Bridges of Pontoons across the Moldau [Vltava River] carried away by a flood. The communication between his armies intercepted for a time. Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 1 June 1757. (folio 152)

168. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Information as to the preceding letter. Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 1 June 1757. (folio 153b)

169. Letter to the President Munchhausen. The opening of the Bombardment of Prague announced. (French). Dated Camp at Veleslavín, 1 June 1757. (folio 154)

170. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A letter of length, chiefly detailing the operations before Prague. Dated Veleslavín, 8 June 1757. (folio 154b)

171. Letter to the Duke of Cumberland. Enclosing the preceding letter. Dated Veleslavín, 8 June 1757. (folio 158)

172. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. The Bombardment of Prague continues. A small Prussian redoubt surprised by the Austrians. The Senate of Nuremburg, upon the King of Prussia’s approach, desire neutrality. (French). Dated Veleslavín, 8 June 1757. (folio 158b)

173. Letter to the King of Prussia. That a letter from St. Petersburg had come by the way of Warsaw, which detailed the effect which the Prince of Bevern and Marechal Schwerins successes had had upon the Russian Minister. That the Russians had commenced their march towards Mittau, but Sir Charles Williams thought they would halt to wait for later news, and added at the end of his letter that fresh news was daily arriving of the rapid progress of the King of Prussia’s arms. (French). Dated Veleslavín, 8 June 1757. (folio 159)

174. Letter to the King of Prussia. Encloses a letter from the Duke of Cumberland, as well as some advices received from Mittau. The news of the battle of the 6th of May known about at St. Petersburg. The Russians issue a declaration. Mr. Mitchell submits to the King of Prussia an abstract of the despatch which he was forwarding to his court. (French). Dated Veleslavín, 10 June 1757. (folio 159b)

175. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The siege of Prague continued. Reports of deserters from the town. The Prince of Bevern at Czaslau [Čáslav]. Dated Veleslavín, 12 June 1757. (folio 160b)

176. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). That Mr. Mitchell had communicated to the King of Prussia the letters from Mittau mentioned in letter 174, and enclosed His Prussian Majesty’s answer. Necessity and expediency of sending a fleet to the Baltic. The King of Prussia's wish for it strongly expressed. The King of Prussia’s Intelligence from France, and how obtained. Dated Veleslavín, 12 June 1757. (folio 161b)

177. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Particular). The King of Prussia thinks seriously how he may be able to assist the Duke of Cumberland and the Landgrave of Hesse. His information concerning the French project upon the navigation of the Elbe and the Weser. Recommends a report to be spread that the English troops are to defend Embden [Emden]. Dated Veleslavín, 12 June 1757. (folio 163)

178. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). That Mr. Mitchell had acquainted the King of Prussia with the attention and zeal which all His Majesty’s servants in the East had shown to assist and protect the Marquis de Verennes. Dated Veleslavín, 12 June 1757. (folio 163b)

179. The King of Prussia’s letter to Mr. Mitchell referred to in letter 176. Dated Camp de Prague, 11 June 1757. (folio 164)

180. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Enclosing copies of different letters and despatches recently received. The King of Prussia expected to set out for the Prince of Bevern’s army. Dated Veleslavín, 12 June 1757. (folio 165)

181. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. (Separate). Encloses a letter from the King of Prussia, and gives some particulars of one Lambert, formerly in the Duke’s army, who has been employed the Kind of Prussia as a spy, but had been arrested at Warsaw and his papers found. Dated Veleslavín, 12 June 1757. (folio 165b)

182. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. Sends the copy of a paper found in an Austrian Sergeant’s pocket, showing the importance which the Austrian Court attaches to the preservation of Prague. The Prussians demolish one of their Galleries on this side of the Moldau. (French). Dated Veleslavín, 12 June 1767. (folio 166)

183. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. The occasion of the King of Prussia’s resolution to join his army under the command of the Duke of Bevern. The King of Prussia intends to attack Marechal Daun’s army immediately. Dated Veleslavín, 13 June 1757. (folio 166b)

184. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. That Mr. Mitchell had advertised His Royal Highness the Duke of the cause if the King of Prussia’s departure for Czaslau. That the Prince Portiz de Dessau commanded upon the Moldau in His Prussian Majesty’s absence. (French). Dated Veleslavín, 13 June 1757. (folio 167b)

185. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Marechal Daun defeats the Prussians near Kaurzim [Kolín]. The King of Prussia about to retreat from the Moldau. Dated Camp at Velesalvín, 20 June 1757. (folio 168)

186. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. That a detachment of the Prussian army had received a check near Kauzim [Kolín] on the 18th and that His Prussian Majesty had deemed it proper to raise the blockade of Prague. Dated Veleslavín, 20 June 1757. (folio 169b)

187. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Further particulars of the battle near Kaursim [Kolín]. The King of Prussia’s movements. Marechal Keith encamped near Budin. Dated Leitmeritz [Litoměřice], 23 June 1757. (folio 170)

188. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. That the King of Prussia had arrived at Lissau with his army: and that Marechal Keith had effected his retreat. The Austrian Hussars in the mountains. (French). Dated Leitmeritz, 23 June 1757. (folio 171b)

189. Letter to the King of Prussia. That the irregular Austrian troops swarm in the gorges of the mountains. That General Munstein, Major Winterfeldt, the Marquis de Verennes, and some other officers had set out on the 23rd at midnight for Dresden, but were attacked and overpowered upon their route in the morning near Welmina by a corps of Pandours, Croats, armed peasants, and about forty or fifty Hussars, in all about 800: the General having but an hundred foot soldiers for an escort. That Mr. Mitchell had advertised Marechal Keith of this disaster. That it had made a bad impression on the minds of the soldiers. (French). Dated Leitmertiz, 24 June 1757. (folio 172)

190. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Uncertain whether his last letter had not fallen into the hands of the Austrians. The attack on General Manstein who is either killed or taken prisoner. Further particulars of the battle of Kaurzim [Kolín], partly from the King of Prussia. Dated Leitmeritz, 29 June 1757. (folio 172b)

191. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Further particulars of the Battle of Kaurzim [Kolín]. The substance of a conversation with the King of Prussia upon the consequences likely to result from it. The King of Prussia’s aversion to a subsidy, but wishes to know the sentiments of the English Ministry should he stand in need of one. Dated Leitmeritz, 29 June 1757. (folio 175b)

192. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Encloses letters containing everything that has passed in Bohemia; with the Order of Battle of the two Prussian Armies. A reinforcement expected from Silesia. Dated Leitmeritz, 30 June 1757. (folio 178)

193. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. Sends the copy of a previous letter of the 23rd, which had been seized with the officer who conveyed it by the Austrian Pandours. Complains of not having received letters from the Duke of Cumberland, as he is imperfectly informed of the changes in the English Ministry, at such a crisis. The positions of the Prussian armies. The sick and wounded ordered to Dresden. The Austrian army remains at Prague without advancing; the passes of the mountains occupied by the irregular troops of the Austrians. One of the Messieurs de Schuttenburg slightly wounded. (French). Dated Leitmeritz, 30 June 1757. (folio 179)

194. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The slow advance of Marechal Daun’s army. Part of the sick and wounded of the Prussians sent by water to Dresden; the rest to follow; that the army may be free from encumbrance to enter again upon action. Fresh news. The Austrian armies passed the Elbe. The army under the Prince of Prussia at Hirschberg. Dated Leitmeritz, 2 July 1757. (folio 179b)

195. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Death of the Queen Mother at Berlin, 28 June 1757. Her Character. The King of Prussia’s grief. Dated Leitmeritz, 2 July 1757. (folio 180)

196. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The King of Prussia’s wish that the English should make show of acting upon the offensive with a fleet against France. Dated Leitmeritz, 2 July 1757. (folio 181)

197. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia overwhelmed with grief for the loss of his mother. Dated Leitmeritz, 4 July 1757. (folio 181b)

198. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Heads of difference conversations with the King of Prussia on the state of affairs. The King of Prussia desires peace and wishes to have it through the King of England’s mediation. Dated Leitmeritz, 9 July 1757. (folio 182)

199. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia pleased with the King of England’s good faith. The situations of the different armies. The army of the Empire assembling slowly. Lieutenant Colonel Meyer proscribed by the Austrians. Dated Leitmeritz, 10 July 1757. (folio 187)

200. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. The King of Prussia sorry that he cannot send succours to the Duke. The Elector of Bavaria. Dated Leitmeritz, 10 July 1757. (folio 184b)

201. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. The Camp at Leitmeritz quiet: but numerous skirmishes take place in the mountains between the Pandours and the Prussian troops. The sick and wounded at Dresden. The army of the Prince of Prussia [Augustus William or August Wilhelm] at Hinchberg. Marechal Daun at Kosmanos. (French). Dated Leitmeritz, 20 July 1757. (folio 187b)

202. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia receives letters acquainting himself that the Russian fleet is blockading Memel. Marechal Lewald’s choice of difficulties in protecting Prussia, in consequence of there being no protecting squadron from England. Marechal Appraxin’s army entrenched near Kowno [Kaunas]. News that the French have entered East Friezeland, and thereafter Embden. Dated Leitmeritz, 11 July 1757. (folio 188b)

203. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Very Secret). The King of Prussia’s warmth; that the English Ministry neglected to furnish a Baltic squadron. Mr. Mitchell requests that he may be recalled. Dated Leitmeritz, 11 July 1757. (folio 189)

204. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Positions of the armies. Mr. Mitchell remonstrates against the King of Prussia’s weakening the army of observation by withdrawing the Prussian battalions from it to throw them into Magdeburg. Dated Leitmeritz, 15 July 1757. (folio 190)

205. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell has communicated letters from the Duke of Cumberland to the King of Prussia. The Austrian Pandours swarm like flies. The Bishop’s Palace at Leitmeritz catches fire. The Austrians take Gabel. Dated Leitmeritz, 18 July 1757. (folio 191)

206. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. The King of Prussia approves of what the Duke had done. Mr. Mitchell recommends the Duke to write a letter of condolence on the death of the Queen Mother. Dated Leitmeritz, 18 July 1757. (folio 192)

207. Letter to M. de Munchhausen. Acknowledges the receipt of letters of the 6th and 12th of July. The army quiet in its situation. (French). Dated Leitmeritz, 18 July 1757. (folio 193)

208. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The King of Prussia’s situation of mind. His flow of gratitude upon the Intelligence being imparted to him that a subsidy would be granted. Dated Pirna, 28 July 1757. (folio 193)

209. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The movements of the Prussian army from the 20th to the 29th July in their march to Lusatia. Mr. Mitchell returns to Dresden. Details of the strength of the Prussian army. Dated Dresden, 29 July 1757. (folio 194b)

210. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Mr. Mitchell communicates His Royal Highness’s letters to the King of Prussia. Money the messenger robbed by the Austrian Hussars of everything but the Duke’s despatch to Mr. Mitchell. Dated Pirna, 28 July 1757. (folio 196b)

211. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. The King of Prussia’s march to Lusatia. The Austrian surprise Gabel and lay Littau in ashes. (French). Dated Dresden, 29 July 1757. (folio 197)

212. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell’s communication with Hanover interrupted. Various news. Dated Dresden, 3 August 1757. (folio 197b)

213. Letter to the King of Prussia, with M. de Munchhausen’s account of the affair at Hastenbeck. (French). Dated Dresden, 3 August 1757. (folio 198b)

214. Letter to the King of Prussia. A short note enclosing the Duke of Cumberland’s account of the same affair. Dated Dresden, 7 August 1757. (folio 199)

215. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. That he has transmitted to the King of Prussia, the Duke of Cumberland’s account as above. Marechal Keith at Weissenburg. The Austrian Army posted between Gorlitz and Astritz. Dated Dresden, 7 August 1757. (folio 199)

216. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Very Secret). The exposed state or Dresden. The spirit and conduct of the King of Prussia. Dated Dresden, 7 August 1757. (folio 200)

217. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Gotlenble, a village in Saxony near the gorges of the mountains, defended against the Austrian Pandours. Dated Dresden, 10 August 1757. (folio 200b)

218. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia arrives at Budisson and takes upon him the command of the army. Position of the Austrian army. Various Intelligence. Dated Dresden, 11 August 1757. (folio 201)

219. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Particular). That French money and French Address have prevailed at Copenhagen. Licentiousness of the English Privateers. Dated Dresden, 11 August 1757. (folio 202)

220. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). A quarrel between the King and his brother, the Prince of Prussia. Dated Dresden, 11 August 1757. (folio 202b)

221. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Mr. Mitchell’s opinion of the dangerous state of the King of Prussia’s affairs. Dated Dresden, 11 August 1757. (folio 203b)

222. Letter to Mr. Porter. Concerning a letter which Mr. Porter had addressed to the King of Prussia. The death of M. Varyn and his wounds. Dated Leitmeritz, 19 July 1757. (folio 205b)

223. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Encloses the King of Prussia’s answer upon receiving the details of the affair at Hastenbeck. Account of the movements of the Prussian Army from the 29th of July. Dated Dresden, 11 August 1757. (folio 206)

224. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. Acknowledges the receipt of letters. Compliments the Duke of Cumberland’s bravery: The positions of the Prussian and Austrian armies. (French). Dated 11 August 1757. (folio 207b)

225. Letter to Lord Stormont. Acknowledges the receipt of letters and states extraordinary difficulties of his situation. Dated Dresden, 12 August 1757. (folio 208)

226. Letter to Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Chiefly upon the critical state of the King of Prussia’s affairs. Dated Dresden, 12 August 1757. (folio 208b)

227. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A convoy of money and provisions for the Prussian’s safely arrived. The Prussian army advancing. Prince Moritz at Cotta. Dated Dresden, 14 August 1757. (folio 209b)

228. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Various Intelligence. Prince Moritz between Leist and Pirna. An action expected. Dated Dresden, 17 August 1757. (folio 210b)

229. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Mr. Mitchell’s reasons for the request contained in his very secret letter of 11th July [letter 203]. Dated Dresden, 17 August 1757. (folio 211)

230. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Movements of the Prussian army. From twelve to fourteen thousand sick and wounded at Dresden. Skirmishes. The Prince of Soubise [Charles] said to be at Erfurt with 30,000 men. The consternation at Berlin prodigious. Dated Dresden, 21 August 1757. (folio 211b)

231. Letter to the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell announces that he had delivered to Monsieur Eichel a letter from the King of England, with a copy of the declaration made by His Majesty’s order to the Minister of the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel [Hesse-Kassel]. Expresses his great anxiety for the King of Prussia’s success. (French). Dated Dresden, 22 August 1757. (folio 212)

232. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Positions of the Austrian and Prussian armies. Dated Dresden, 24 August 1757. (folio 214)

233. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Enclosing a relation from the Prussian army. Positions of the Austrian and Prussian forces. General Kreutz beaten by the Austrians. Various Intelligence. Dated Dresden, 26 August 1757. A copy of the relation referred to in the letter, dated from the Camp at Bernstædel, 21 August 1757: it relates to the reconnoitring and offering battle to the Austrians by the King of Prussia which was not accepted. (folios 214b, 215b)

234. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Announces Count Podewils’ report to the King of Prussia of a letter from Baron Steinberg having arrived, announcing that the King of England in quality of Elector had resolved to treat with the French for the safety of his German dominions. Dated Dresden, 26 August 1757. (folio 216b)

235. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). Cautions respecting the Emissary proposed to be sent to Sweden. Dated Dresden, 26 August 1757. (folio 217b)

236. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Acknowledging the receipt of letters, and enclosing letters of what had happened since the 12th to the Prussian army. Sends the best maps of Lusatia. Dated Dresden, 26 August 1757. (folio 218)

237. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Acknowledges the receipt and despatch of letters. The French assembling at Gotha and Erfurt. Dated Dresden, 28 August 1757. (folio 218b)

238. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia having been joined by Prince Moritz of Dessau, marches towards Erfurt. Dated Dresden, 31 August 1757. (folio 218b)

239. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Again concerning the King of Prussia’s march. The Prince of Bevern commands the Army at Lusatia. Movements of the Austrians. Colonel Fink at Dresden. Mr. Mitchell attends the King of Prussia in this expedition. Dated Dresden, 31 August 1757. (folio 219)

240. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The substance of an interview with the King of Prussia, partly on future plans and partly upon a proposed subsidy form England. Dated Dresden, 31 August 1757. (folio 220)

241. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). The King of Prussia remonstrates respecting the negotiation for a neutrality begun at Hanover. Dated Dresden, 31 August 1757. (folio 221b)

242. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Enclosing a letter. Dated Dresden, 31 August 1757. (folio 222)

243. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Details the particulars of the march of the Prussian army. Dated Grimma upon the Mulda near Leipzig, 6 September 1757. (folio 222b)

244. Letter to Mr. Mason. Details, as in the preceding letter. Dated 6 September 1757. (folio 223)

245. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Further details of the Advance of the Prussian Army. The Out Parties of the French advances to the Pais de Weimar. The Prussians reported to have been repulsed in two actions. Dated Erfurt, 17 September 1757. (folio 223b)

246. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia announces to Mr. Mitchell that the King had actually signed a neutrality with the French. He is pleased with a visit which he had made to the Duke of Gotha. The celerity of his march to Erfurt and the terror of his name strikes the French and the army of the Empire with a panic. He bears his misfortunes with magnanimity. Dated Erfurt, 17 September 1757. (folio 226)

247. Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Concerning a request made by the King of Prussia to the Duke, respecting the Asiatic Ship belonging to the company of Embden. Dated Erfurt, 17 September 1757. (folio 227b)

248. Letter to Philip Stanhope esquire. The King of Prussia’s entry of Erfurt. Position of the Prince of Soubise’s army. Dated Erfurt, 17 September 1757. (folio 228)

249. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia’s dragoons which he had been left at Gotha retire, but again take possession of the town. Details of movements of the different armies. Dated Buttelstat near Erfurt, 30 September 1757. (folio 228b)

250. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia’s spirit and conduct. Mr. Mitchell uninformed of the transactions at Hanover. Dated Buttelstat, 30 September 1757. (folio 230)

251. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Details accompanying a journal of the Prussian movements from the 30th of September. Dated Naumberg, 14 October 1757. (folio 230b)

252. The journal referred to in the preceding letter. Dated Naumberg, 14 October 1757. (Folio 232)

253. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The King of Prussia’s temper and calmness when talking of the convention at Hanover. The desperate state of his affairs; and the contemplated situation of England should they be entirely ruined. Dated Naumberg, 15 October 1757. (folio 232b)

254. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Marechal Keith marches from Naumberg against the Austrians. General Haddick’s advanced guard exacts a contribution of 200,000 crowns at the Gate of Berlin. General Rochow, the Commandant of Berlin, blamed. The Queen and Royal Family quit that city for Spandau. Dated Leipzig, 24 October 1757. (folio 234)

255. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Recommends for consideration the King of Prussia’s propositions for a subsidy contained in a letter of the 17th. Mr. Mitchell’s apprehensions that assistance will come too late. Details of the facts upon which he founds his conjecture. Upon the fleet which the King of Prussia presses for in the Baltic. Dated Leipzig, 24 October 1757.

256. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Leipzig about to be invested. The King of Prussia and Marechal Keith determined to defend it. The place in no order to stand a siege. Dated 24 October 1757. (folio 236)

257. Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter to Mr. Mitchell, referred to in letter 255. Dated Leipzig, 17 October 1757. (folio 236b)

258. Letter to the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell’s acknowledgement of the receipt of his Prussian Majesty’s letter of the 17th, which Mr. Mitchell had found upon his arrival at Leipzig, from Naumberg. (French). Dated Leipzig, 22 October 1757. (folio 238)

259. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Austrian Hussars advance to the gates of Leipzig; but the Prussian forces concentrating, the Austrians retire, as supposed to Naumberg or Erfurt. Dated Leipzig, 29 October 1757. (folio 238b)

260. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The King of Prussia declines giving permission for the plan of operations, which he had communicated to the King of England, to be made known to the Hanover ministers. Dated Leipzig, 30 October 1757. (folio 239b)

261. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Details of the plan, as communicated to Mr. Mitchell by the King of Prussia. Dated Leipzig, 30 October 1757. (folio 240)

262. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Particular). Upon the finding of a proper General to command the King of England’s army in Hanover. Dated Leipzig, 30 October 1757. (folio 240)

263. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Very Secret). The King of Prussia personally avoids mentioning subsidy. Monsieur Eichel, in his name, enquires how soon it can be paid. Dated Leipzig, 30 October 1757. (folio 241b)

264. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Movements of the Prussian army from the 29th October. The Prussians in possession of Weissenfels and Merseburg, the enemy having retired behind the Saale. Dated Leipzig, 1 November 1757. (folio 242)

265. Letter to the Baron de Steinberg. Acknowledges the receipt of a letter of the 22nd October. Gives a general view of the state and condition of the Prussian army, with an estimate of the actual force of the Prussians, and how and where dispersed. Dated Leipzig, 29 October 1757. (folio 243)

266. Letter to the King of Prussia. That the Baron Munchhausen has written to Mr. Mitchell for an explanation upon certain points to which his Prussian Majesty only can give the reply. The substance of a despatch from England, the contents of which are found on the supposition that the Convention of Hanover has been carried into effect, with the desire that His Prussian Majesty will enter into no other negotiation without the participation and consent of the King, both as King and Elector of Hanover. (French). Dated Leipzig, 3 November 1757. (folio 244b)

267. Letter to Monsieur Eichel. Enclosing the preceding letter for his Prussian Majesty. Dated Leipzig, 3 November 1757. (French). (folio 245)

268. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Per Post). The King of Prussia passes the Saale. The Abbé de Prades, reader to the King of Prussia, put under arrest. Dated Leipzig, 6 November 1757. (folio 245b)

269. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia gains a complete victory over the allied army between Rossbach and Weissenfels. Prince Henry slightly wounded. Dated Leipzig, 6 November 1757. (folio 246)

270. Letter from Monsieur Eichel to Mr. Mitchell; with a copy of the King of Prussia’s own account of his victory. (French). Dated Merseburg, 6 November 1757. (folio 247)

271. Letter to the baron Munchhausen. The King of Prussia’s victory. His rejecting of neutrality proposed by the French for the countries of Halberstadt and Magdeburg. No answer yet received in explanation of the points mentioned in letter 266. (French). Dated Leipzig, 6 November 1757. (folio 248)

272. Letter to Lord Stormont. Further particulars of the King of Prussia’s victory. The Comte de Revel made prisoner, and dead. Dated Leipzig, 7 November 1757. (folio 249)

273. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Account of circumstances attending the action of an extraordinary nature, as detailed by the King of Prussia to Mr. Mitchell. The Duke of Richelieu [Armand de Vignerot du Plessis] evacuates the country of Halberstadt. Dated Leipzig, 7 November 1757. (folio 249)

274. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). The King of Prussia sends for Mr. Mitchell to Merseburg to be present at an interview which the King was to give to General Count Schulembourg, sent to him from the Hanover Ministry. Mr. Mitchell in vain solicits the King of Prussia to turn his arms against the Duke of Richelieu’s army. He determines to go into Silesia to save Schweidnitz [Świdnica]; complaining heavily of the Hanover Convention. Particulars of the negotiation for Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick to take the command of the army lately commanded by the Duke of Cumberland in Hanover. Dated Leipzig, 11 November 1757. (folio 251)

275. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Particulars of another conference respecting the appointment of Prince Ferdinand to the command in Hanover. The Prince refuses pay. His high military character. Dated Leipzig, 11 November 1757. (folio 254)

276. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Particular). That Mr. Mitchell has obeyed instructions: acknowledges the receipt of despatches, and encloses some secret Intelligence. Dated Leipzig, 11 November 1757. (folio 254b)

277. Letter to the Baron Munchhausen at Stade. Details of the particulars of the conference with the King of Prussia respecting the points mentioned in the Barons letter of the 29th October. Dated Leipzig, 11 November 1757. (folio 255b)

278. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Per Post). The King of Prussia marches toward Torgau. Prince Henry in command at Leipzig. The King of Prussia refuses to let Mr. Mitchell accompany him, but promises to correspond. The French Officers impute the loss of the last battle to the Prince of Helbourghausen. Dated Leipzig, 13 November 1757. (folio 256b)

279. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The King of Prussia renews his assurances. Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick unsuccessful in his endeavours to dissuade the King of Prussia from going into Silesia. The King of Prussia refuses to ratify the negotiation between Prince Ferdinand and the Duke de Richelieu. His remarks upon the plan of operations agreed upon between Count Schulembourg and the Prince of Brunswick: and directions given in consequence. Intended movements of Marechal Keith, Count Schulembourg complimented upon the execution of his commission. The King of Prussia gives Mr. Mitchell a cypher to correspond with him. Dated Leipzig, 13 November 1757. (folio 257)

280. Letter to the Baron Munchhausen at Stade. Mr. Mitchell encloses a duplicate of his letter at folio 255b. Count Schulembourg again praised. The King of Prussia gone for Torgau; Prince Henry at Leipzig; etc. 11,000 troops in Magdeburg. That the King of Prussia had requested to have, from time to time, the news from Hanover sent to him. Dated Leipzig, 13 November 1757. (folio 258)