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

Copies of Mr. Mitchell’s letters on Public Business, from 16 November 1757, to 1 October 1759, viz.

1. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mentions the arrival of some thousands of French prisoners, and several pieces of cannon at Leipzig. The routes of the combined and defeated army described; the French at Gottingen, Mülhausen, etc. The army of the Empire beyond Salfeld, towards Franconia, the Empress Queen [Maria Theresa]’s troops and the Pandours at Egra. The French officers allowed to wear their swords; but not released on parole. Departure of Le Comte de Mailly, for Paris. The Marquis de Custin and Duc de Beauvilliers wounded, the Count de Revel dead of his wounds. The Prince of Prussia [Henry] is recovering and on his was to Berlin. Dated Leipzig, 16 November 1757. (folio 1)

2. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The Count de Mailly had been several hours with Prince Henry, whom Mr. Mitchell believes to be in the French interest. The King of Prussia [Frederick II, alias Frederick the Great] marched from Leipzig on the 13th, with 18 battalions and 28 squadrons. Want of unanimity among the French Generals one great cause of the late defeat. A report that the Prince de Soubise [Charles]’s army would join that of Richelieu [Armand de Vignerot du Plessis]. Dated Leipzig, 16 November 1757. (folio 2)

3. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Accounts from Dresden that the Queen of Poland [Maria Josepha] died the 17th of apoplexy. Schweidnitz [Świdnica] in Silesia is taken by the Austrians. Dated Leipzig, 19 November 1757. (folio 2b)

4. Letter to the Baron de Munchhausen at Stade. Mr. Mitchell acknowledges the receipt of a letter containing suspicions of the conduct of a person not named. Dated Leipzig, 19 November 1757. (folio 3)

5. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A letter arrived from the King of Prussia, stating that Schweidnitz had surrendered. The Regency of Hanover had written to the Prince of Brunswick to hasten his coming. The King of Prussia moving towards Görlitz. Dated Leipzig, 20 November 1757. (folio 3)

6. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Letters from Count Schulemburg to Prince Henry, desiring him to accelerate his operations, as the enemy were gathering force towards the Pays de Breme. The small number of troops under the Prince’s command renders it impossible for him to make any considerable diversion. Marshal Keith expects to be in a few days in Bohemia. The Prince de Soubise on the 18th was at Duderstadt, and going into winter quarters. Dated Leipzig, 22 November 1757. (folio 3b)

7. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Count de Mailly’s absence caused by a Law suit, and not by any particular commission. The King of Prussia has renewed his assurances that he would hearken to no terms for a separate peace. The Marquis de Custin dead of his wounds. Dated Leipzig, 22 November 1757. (folio 4b)

8. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick at Stade. Mr. Mitchell compliments him on his compliance with the wishes of the King of England [George II], in proceeding to Stade. Dated Leipzig, 22 November 1757. (French). (folio 5)

9. Letter to the Baron de Munchhausen at Stade. Mr. Mitchell approves of his hastening the arrival of the Duke of Brunswick. Intends to communicate to the King of Prussia the thanks of the Ministers for having granted permission to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick to command the Hanoverian forces. Dated Leipzig, 22 November 1757. (French). (folio 5b)

10. Letter to the Count of Schulembourg. Prince Henry very desirous of rendering assistance as far as the smallness of his force will permit. Marshall Keith’s army gone to Chemnitz towards Bohemia. The King of Prussia at Lusace [Lusatia?]. Dated Leipzig, 22 November 1757. (French). (folio 6b)

11. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Particulars of the messengers lately dispatched to him from Mr. Mitchell, and cause of delay. Dated Leipzig, 23 November 1757. (folio 7)

12. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Prince of Bevern [Frederick Charles Ferdinand] has beaten the Austrians, and the King of Prussia is advancing into Silesia to cut off their retreat. Marshal Keith’s army at Postleberg [Postolprty] on the Eger [Ohře]. The army of the Prince of Soubise going into winter quarters. Dated Leipzig, 26 November 1757. (folio 8)

13. Letter to Colonel Yorke. The Prince of Bevern has beaten the Austrians and the King of Prussia is in Silesia. Dated Leipzig, 26 November 1757. (folio 8b)

14. [Letter to the Baron de Munchhausen at Stade?] In substance, the same as the letter to Colonel Yorke. Dated Leipzig, 26 November 1757. (French). (folio 9)

15. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. No further accounts from the King of Prussia. A private letter (of M. Eichel) states that the Austrians have attacked the Prussians on the 22nd. Some particulars of the Battle. The Duke of Beauvilliers and the Marquis d’Urford dead of their wounds. The French artillery and prisoners removed to Magdeburg. Dated Leipzig, 27 November 1757. (folio 9)

16. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The Prince of Brunswick arrived at Stade on the 23rd. His brother [Louis Ernest], the Duke of Brunswick had recalled his troops, but the Hanoverians put the commanders is arrest, and detained the troops. Dated Leipzig, 27 November 1757. (folio 10)

17. Letter to the Comts de Podewils and de Finckenstein at Magdeburg. Mr. Mitchell assures them of his intention to again represent to the English Ministers the necessity of complying with the King of Prussia’s expectation of assistance. Dated Leipzig, 26 November 1757. (French). (folio 10)

18. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Great doubts respecting the truth of the Austrians having been defeated, A letter from the Prince of Brunswick is enclosed. Dated Leipzig, 30 November 1757. (folio 10b)

19. Letter to Colonel Yorke. The news of Austrian defeat not true. Dated Leipzig, 30 November 1757. (folio 11)

20. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Confirmation from the King of Prussia of the Prince of Bevern being obliged to retreat behind the Oder, and Breslau [Wrocław] being occupied by the Austrians. The King of Prussia is marching towards Glogau [Glogow]. Dated Leipzig, 4 December 1757. (folio 11b)

21. Letter to Colonel Yorke. The Prince of Bevern certainly obliged to retire, and Breslau in the hands of the Austrians. Dated Leipzig, 4 December 1757. (folio 11b)

22. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Encloses a letter from the Prussia Ministers. Urges the necessity of sending troops on the continent in order to carry on the war. Dated Leipzig, 28 November 1757. (folio 12)

23. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Particulars of the action between the Prince of Bevern and the Austrians, communicated by the King of Prussia. The Prince of Bevern taken prisoner, and Breslau yielded on capitulation by General Leistweist. The King of Prussia meditates another engagement. Marshal Keith is at Marienberg in Saxony. The French had quitted Halderstadt. The Russians are to return into Russia under General Fermor. Dated Leipzig, 5 December 1757.

24. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Encloses a copy of a letter from Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. The Duke still insists on the recall of his troops. Mr. Mitchell has referred the dispute of the Prince and Duke to the King of Prussia. Bad news received from Silesia. Dated Leipzig, 5 December 1757. (folio 14)

25. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Mr. Mitchell approves of the appointment of the Privy Councillor Hardenberg to negotiate the differences existing with regard to the Duke of Brunswick. His encloses a letter of Prince Henry, relating the ill news from Silesia. Dated Leipzig, 5 December 1757. (French). (folio 15)

26. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. The retreat of the Prince of Bevern, and capitulation of Breslau. The Prince taken prisoner, but his army subsequently united to the King of Prussia’s forces at Parchwitz [Prochowice]. Dated Leipzig, 5 December 1757. (French). (folio 15b)

27. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia still intends to advance towards the enemy. Dated Leipzig, 7 December 1757. (folio 16)

28. Letter to Colonel Yorke. Mr. Mitchell tells him to rely on the statements to be made by M. Boaz. Dated Leipzig, 9 December 1757. (folio 17)

29. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Encloses a copy of the King of Prussia’s letter to M. Eichel. A complete victory obtained on the 5th by the Prussians [Battle of Leuthen], near Lissa [Leszno]. Some other particulars relative to the loss of Breslau. Dated Leipzig, 9 December 1757. (folio 17)

30. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. News of the Austrian defeat near Lissa. Dated Leipzig, 9 December 1757. (French). (folio 18)

31. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. The Austrian defeat between Neumarkt and Lissa. Dated Leipzig, 9 December 1757. (French). (folio 18b)

32. Letter to the King of Prussia. Congratulations on the Battle of the 5th. Dated Leipzig, 10 December 1757. (folio 19)

33. Letter to Monsieur Eichel. Thanks for the Intelligence of the victory. Dated Leipzig, 10 December 1757. (folio 19b)

34. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Further particulars of the Battle, and number of prisoners. Te Deum sung for the victory. Dated Leipzig, 11 December 1757. (folio 20)

35. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Everything proceeds favourably in the Brunswick quarter, except that the Duke still insists on recalling his troops. Dated Leipzig, 11 December 1757. (folio 20b)

36. Letter to Colonel Yorke. Particulars of the late Battle, as in letter 34. Dated Leipzig, 11 December 1757. (folio 21)

37. Copy of M. Eichel’s letter to Mr. Mitchell, and of the King of Prussia’s referred to in the letter of the 11th to Lord Holderness. Details of the action, as above. Dated Glogau [Glogow], 6 December 1757. (folio 21b)

38. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Further particulars of the battle, from a letter of Prince Ferdinand. Breslau is expected to surrender at discretion. A report that the French have evacuated Zell, and that 5000 Swedes are shut up in Anclam [Anklam]. Dated Leipzig, 14 December 1757. (folio 22)

39. Letter to the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell encloses a dispatch from Lord Holderness, and prays His Majesty to issue a declaration against the French Generals in Hanover. Dated Leipzig, 14 December 1757. (French). (folio 23)

40. Letter to Monsieur Eichel. Mr. Mitchell requests further details of the action. With respect to the subsidy, there will be no difficulty in the payment, whenever the King of Prussia pleases. Dated Leipzig, 14 December 1757. (French). (folio 23b)

41. Letter to Lord Stormont [David Murray]. The Hanoverian troops under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick have gained some advantages over the French. Particulars of the victory near Lissa. The King of Prussia has 22,000 prisoners, 168 cannon, and 43 colours. Breslau expected to surrender. Dated Leipzig, 16 December 1757. (folio 23b)

42. Letter to Messieurs de Podewils and de Finckenstein. Joy of the English on the victory at Rossbach, and congratulations on the recent action of the 5th. Dated Leipzig, 17 December 1757. (French). (folio 24b)

43. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia expects soon to be master of Breslau. Further details of the victory near Lissa. The loss of the Austrians estimated at 30,000. General O’Donel wounded, and a prisoner. General Luchesi killed. Dated Leipzig, 17 December 1757. (folio 25)

44. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia threatens reprisals on Saxony, in case the French Generals put their threats against Hanover in execution. Prince Ferdinand is very uneasy about the Duke of Brunswick’s conduct who still insists on the recall of his troops. The Hanoverian Ministers have sent Monsieur Bulow to the Duke. Mr. Mitchell has assured the Prince he is ready to go to the Duke if necessary, but trusts, by the influence of the King of Prussia, it may not be required. Dated Leipzig, 18 December 1757. (folio 26)

45. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Letters from the King of Prussia arrived, with relation of the action. Reports that the French are retiring and have abandoned Zell. Prince Henry continues the diversion on the side of Halberstadt. The remains of the Austrian Army expected to divide and pass into Bohemia and Moravia. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (folio 27)

46. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick uneasy at not having received letters from the King of England. Mr. Mitchell begs of Lord Holderness to insinuate this to His Majesty. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (folio 28)

47. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Mr. Mitchell recommends that peace should be made, and details the situation of the conflicting powers. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (French). (folio 29)

48. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Mr. Mitchell expresses his willingness to go to the Duke of Brunswick, but relies on a letter of the King of Prussia. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (French). (folio 30b)

49. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Mr. Mitchell assures the Prince it was not possible yet for His Highness to receive letters from England. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (French). (folio 31b)

50. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. Encloses a copy of the King of Prussia’s relation of the battle, etc. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (French). (folio 32)

51. Letter to Mr. Titley, Copenhagen. Encloses a copy of the relation of the King of Prussia, etc. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (folio 33)

52. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Monsieur de Martinfort, Munitionairè General to the army of the Prince of Soubise, sets out for Cassel [Kassel], where the Prince is. A report that the army of the Prince will be incorporated with that of the Duke of Richelieu. Dated Leipzig, 21 December 1757. (folio 33b)

53. Letter to Lord Bristol at Turin. Mr. Mitchell sends him the King of Prussia’s relation, with some additional particulars. In a postscript is added the Intelligence of the surrender of Breslau. Dated Leipzig, 22nd and 23rd of December 1757. (folio 34)

54. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Surrender of Breslau on the 20th and some particulars. Dated Leipzig, 24 December 1757. (folio 35)

55. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Encloses a copy of the King of Prussia’s letter after the capture of Breslau, and journal of the siege. Also a plan of the Battle of Rossbach, of 5th November, transmitted from Prince Henry to the King of England. Mr. Mitchell proposes to set out for Breslau in two days. Dated Leipzig, 25 December 1757. (folio 35b)

56. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Encloses a copy of the King of Prussia’s letter, desiring Mr. Mitchell to proceed directly to Glogau. Mr. Mitchell lays before Lord Holderness the probable heads of the conference he will have with the King of Prussia, and requests instructions on them. They chiefly relate to the intentions of England relative to the supply of troops on the continent, and to a peace with France, or to an alliance between England, Prussia, and Austria against France. Dated Leipzig, 28 December 1757. (folio 36)

57. Letter to Messieurs les Comtes de Podewils and Finckenstein at Magdeburg. Surrender or Breslau. Mr. Mitchell’s intention to proceed to Silesia. Dated Leipzig, 25 December 1757. (French). (folio 39b)

58. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen at Stade. Surrender of Breslau. Departure for Silesia. Dated Leipzig, 25 December 1757. (French). (folio 40)

59. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. List of the Austrian Generals captured at Breslau. Dated Leipzig, 25 December 1757. (folio 40b)

60. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Encloses copied of letters from St. Petersburg. The Empress of Russia [Elizabeth] is not expected to live many months. Mr. Mitchell sets out for Berlin this night. Dated Leipzig, 27 December 1757. (folio 41)

61. Letter to Messieurs les Comtes de Podewils and Finckenstein at Magdeburg. Mr. Mitchell acknowledges the receipt of a letter, dated 24th, and coincides entirely with the sentiments expressed in it. Dated Berlin, 30 December 1757. (folio 41b)

62. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen at Stade. Mr. Mitchell has solicited Prince Henry to continue the diversion on the side of Halberstadt. Will use all his influence with the King of Prussia for the protection of Hanover. Dated Glogau, 4 January 1758. (French). (folio 42)

63. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell has seen the King of Prussia. Details of the surrender of Breslau. The town of Lignitz [Legnica] has capitulated, with a garrison of 1800 men. Schweidnitz is blockaded. Dated Breslau, 11 January 1758. (folio 42b)

64. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Mr. Mitchell has pressed the King of Prussia to send succours to the Hanoverian army, and his Majesty promises to send great part of the cavalry of Marechal Lehwald’s army. The King of Prussia intimates the necessity of a body of English troops being sent to the Hanoverian army. Russia to be kept quiet and the Porte [Ottoman Empire] to be prevailed on to make a diversion. The Austrian army in Bohemia does not exceed 30,000 men. Dated Breslau, 11 January 1758. (folio 43b)

65. [Letter to the Earl of Holderness]. Favourable accounts from Pomerania. The Swedes do not exceed 20,000 in number, and are shut up either at Stralsund, or in the Isle of Rugen. Dissatisfaction at Stockholm. By the actions of Lissa and Breslau, almost 40,000 Austrian prisoners are in the King of Prussia’s power. Dated Breslau, 15 January 1758. (folio 44b)

66. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Mr. Mitchell regrets the departure of Colonel Campbell from Stockholm, as the King of Prussia is of opinion a Minister of the King of England in Sweden would be of great utility in making terms between the King of Prussia and the Swedes. The King of Prussia renews his promise of assisting the Hanoverian Army, and intends to despatch the Duke of Holstein [Georg Ludwig?] with a detachment of Marechal Lewald’s army. The King of Prussia approves of the plan offered by Prince Ferdinand, but thinks much depends on the secrecy with which it is conducted. Dated Breslau, 15 January 1758. (folio 45b)

67. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The Russians have begun to move, under General Fermor. The French have made a considerable detachment on the side of Halberstadt. Orders are already given on the project of Prince Ferdinand, and Mr. Mitchell has written to the Ministers at Hanover to facilitate the Prince’s demands. Dated Breslau, 18 January 1758. (folio 46b)

68. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen at Stade. The King of Prussia’s assurances to send succours to the Hanoverian army. Mr. Mitchell requests the orders of Prince Ferdinand relative to Forage, Munition, etc. may be instantly complied with. Dated Breslau, 18 January 1758. (French). (folio 47)

69. Letter to the king of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of the project of convention between Prussia and England. He solicits a verbal assurance of succours being sent to the Hanoverian army against the French. Payment of the subsidy at London, and mode of accomplishing it. Dated Breslau, 22 January 1758. (French). (folio 47b)

70. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Orders are given by the King of Prussia for making out full powers. The French have again pillaged Halberstadt, and exacted a contribution of 200,000 crowns from the town. By way of reprisal, the King of Prussia has made a new demand of the town of Leipzig. The Prussians are in possession of Jaegrendorff and Troppau [Opava] in Silesia. Dated Breslau, 22 January 1758. (folio 48)

71. Letter to the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell solicits the recall of an order made by the King of Prussia, as injurious to the interests of England. Dated Breslau, 23 January 1758. (French). (folio 49)

72. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Keith has arrived, and has been presented to the King of Prussia. Some delay occasioned by the King of Prussia’s birthday. Dated Breslau, 25 January 1758. (folio 49b)

73. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Most Secret). The true cause of the delay was in insinuation made by Mr. Mitchell to the King of Prussia for an assurance a corps of his troops should join the King of England’s army in Hanover against the French, to which the King of Prussia gave a negative. Dated Breslau, 25 January 1758. (folio 49b)

74. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia very busy in recruiting his troops. Mr. Keith gone to Warsaw. Dated Breslau, 29 January 1758. (folio 50)

75. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Most Secret). The causes assigned to the King of Prussia’s ill humour are: 1 The refusals of troops and fleets from England, and 2. The motions of the Russians, who are advancing to Königsberg. Mr. Mitchell has prevailed on him to alter and soften the directions to his Minister at London. The full powers are signed, but kept back. Dated Breslau, 29 January 1758. (folio 50b)

76. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Behaviour of the French in Halberstadt. The Princess Amelia (sister to the King of Prussia) at Breslau. Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick recovered from a dangerous sickness. Great mortality raging in the town. Dated Breslau, 1 February 1758. (folio 51)

77. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Most Secret). The Prussians in possession of Königsberg. The King of Prussia has given orders to Marechal Lewald to treat with the Swedes. Mr. Mitchell has not yet been able to prevail on the King to give orders to his Minister at London to sign the convention. Fifteen squadrons of cavalry ordered to join Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Dated Breslau, 1 February 1758. (folio 51b)

78. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Treaty for exchange of prisoners between the Prussians and Austrians. Lieutenant Colonel Grant names Commissary. Dated Breslau, 5 February 1758. (folio 52)

79. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Besides the reinforcement of cavalry sent to the King of England’s army, a diversion is to be made by the Prussian troops from Magdeburg and Leipzig. Dated Breslau, 5 February 1758. (folio 52b)

80. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Accounts that Colonel Tanenzin has taken 300 French prisoners. Mr. Mitchell encloses a Berlin Gazette of 31 January describing the atrocities of the French in Halberstadt. Dated Breslau, 8 February 1758. (folio 53)

81. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Most Secret). The King of Prussia positively refuses to authorise his Minister to sign the convention. Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick will begin his operations on the 14th or 15th. Some battalions have marched from Berlin towards Halberstadt. Prince Henry of Prussia is to command the whole. Dated Breslau, 8 February 1758. (folio 53b)

82. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia not satisfied with the refusal of England to send troops on the continent, and a fleet into the Baltic. The Russian movements add to his displeasure. The King of England’s intentions of negotiating with foreign powers for the Prussian interest. A diversion much wished for on the part of Turkey. The King of Prussia’s army will be recruited and complete 150,000 men by May. Mr. Mitchell has laid before the King of Prussia a draft of a convention transmitted by Lord Holderness, but the King is unwilling to sign it. No further account of treaty with the Swedes. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (folio 54)

83. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Very Secret). Mr. Mitchell relates the particulars of the conversations held with the King of Prussia on the two points, of sending a fleet into the Baltic, and English troops into Germany. Mr. Mitchell suspects the King’s unwillingness to sign the convention arises from the suggestions of his Ministers. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (folio 55b)

84. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Mr. Mitchell details all that has passed between the King of Prussia and himself relative to the Convention. The King refuses to sign it, and declines the subsidy in consequence. Mr. Mitchell suggests that the subsidy should be voted unconditionally by the English Parliament. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (folio 57b)

85. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Particular). The King of Prussia wishes the English to make a descent of 20,000 or 25,000 men on the coast of France, to induce the French to withdraw a portion of their army from Germany. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (folio 62)

86. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Secret). Encloses a letter from Mr. Keith giving an account of his audience with the King of Prussia. The King is willing to make a separate peace with Russia, but refuses their mediation. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (folio 62b)

87. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Particular). Mr. Mitchell encloses copies of the plan of the Battle of Lissa, and the relation of it by an officer present. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (folio 63)

88. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Compliments on his conduct. The blockade of Schweidnitz continues. Colonel Grant named Commissary for exchange of Prisoners. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (French). (folio 63b)

89. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. The French in possession of Bremen. Prince Henry to command the troops on the side of Halberstadt. The rest of the letter in nearly the same words as the last. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (French). (folio 64)

90. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A short note to acknowledge the receipt of a letter of 24 January. Many of the Austrian Officers are gone to Neisse, to be at hand for the exchange of prisoners. Dated Breslau, 12 February 1758. (folio 64b)

91. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia, in reference to a letter of Lord Holderness of the 27th, is of opinion the Duke of Brunswick had not behaved ill, and might complain of many things. Dated Breslau, 12 February 1758. (folio 65)

92. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The blockade of Schweidnitz is continued, and preparations making for an attack. The King of Prussia is under a course of medicine. Dated Breslau, 15 February 1758. (folio 65)

93. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private, p.m.) The King of Prussia complains of the difficulty in getting English horses. Mr. Mitchell suggests that 20 or 30 should be presented by the King of England. Dated Breslau, 15 February 1758. (folio 65b)

94. Letter to Mr. Keith. Mr. Mitchell desires he will not forget to mention in every letter the health of the Empress. Dated Breslau, 17 February 1758. (folio 66)

95. Letter to Mr. Rineking at St. Petersburg. Begs him to mention the Empress’s state of health. Statement of the number of Austrian prisoners in the hands of the King of Prussia. Dated Breslau, 17 February 1758. (folio 66b)

96. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Prince Henry of Prussia has taken the fortress of Regenstein, three miles from Halberstadt. The affair of Gratz near Troppau is highly magnified in the French Gazettes. Dated Breslau, 19 February 1758. (folio 67)

97. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia has written often to Prince Ferdinand to direct his operations, and diversion on the side of Halberstadt is expected to throw the French into confusion. The King at one period through of going in person to assist the army of the Prince. The King fears not the treaties making by hostile powers. Dated Breslau, 19 February 1758. (folio 67b)

98. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A small misfortune has happened at Troppau. Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of the Bishop of Breslau’s letter and the King of Prussia’s answer to it. Some remarks on the Character of the Bishop. Preparations for the attack on Schweidnitz. The King of Prussia is not satisfied with his General in Pomerania, and is surprised Prince Ferdinand had delayed the commencement of his operations till the 18th. Dated Breslau, 22 February 1758. (folio 68)

99. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Prince Ferdinand marched the 17th to Amelinghausen. The King of Prussia is gone to Reichenbach [Dzierżoniów?], on a report of the Austrians assembling in order to attempt the relief of Schweidnitz. In the French army in Germany are 18 battalions of Swiss troops, all of whom have passed the Rhine (by the example of Colonel Jenner of the Canton of Bern) except the Canton of Zurich. The King of Prussia wishes a representation the be made by the King of England, jointly with himself, to the Canton of Bern, in the hope they may be induced to recall Colonel Jenner, and forbid their troops to act on that side of the Rhine. Dated Breslau, 26 February 1758. (folio 69)

100. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia is returned. He is pleased at the progress of Prince Henry and Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Dated Breslau, 1 March 1758. (folio 70)

101. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Details of the successes of Prince Henry of Prussia and Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick against the French at Hanover. The Marquis de Fraigne, a French spy, has been seized at Lerbst. Dated Breslau, 5 March 1758. (folio 70b)

102. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Information received from a Swedish officer, that the Swedish nation did not like the war, and would call a Diet, which would declare for peace, provided England sent an Emissary to them. The Swedes may also be induced to assist the King of Prussia. The King declares he is willing to sign a treaty with England or send orders to sign the convention, provided a fleet should be sent to the Baltic. Dated Breslau, 5 March 1758. (folio 71)

103. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The French have evacuated Hanover, and Bremen; have abandoned great part of their artillery etc. Dated Breslau, 8 March 1758. (folio 72b)

104. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia has given orders to his Minister at London to sign the convention on these conditions: 1. That a fleet should be sent to the Baltic, 2. That the subsidy should be deposited till wanted, 3. That the King of England should augment his troops in Hanover. The King of Prussia informs Mr. Mitchell that he is to be recalled, and to be succeeded by Colonel Yorke. Dated Breslau, 8 March 1758.

105. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr Mitchell expresses his willingness to submit to the King of England’s pleasure in recalling him, as expressed in a despatch of the 25th of February from Lord Holderness. The French are retiring in the greatest confusion, and have abandoned Minden. The army of the Prince de Soubise is also retreating. The King of Prussia leaves Breslau on the 14th or 15th, and the trenches before Schweidnitz are expected to be opened about the 20th. The French have taken away hostages for the security of the sick they have left, but the King of Prussia determines om detaining the latter prisoners of war. Dated Breslau, 12 March 1758. (folio 73b)

106. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Conversation with the King of Prussia, relative to Mr. Mitchell’s recall. The King determines to send Baron Knyphausen to England. Dated Breslau, 12 March 1758. (folio 74b)

107. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia has set out for Reichenbach, to undertake the siege of Schweidnitz. Description of the fortifications. Advantages obtained over the French by Prince Henry. Minden is not yet abandoned, but Prince Ferdinand expected soon to be master of it. Statement of the Prussian forces in Silesia, Saxony, and Pomerania. Baron de Knyphausen has set out for England, as Ambassador Extraordinary. Dated Breslau, 15 March 1758. (folio 75)

108. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Mr. Mitchell gives an account of an audience with the King of Prussia. Knyphausen is empowered to sign the convention on two conditions, the subsidy to be deposited, and the King of England’s army augmented in Hanover. Dated Breslau, 13 March 1758. (folio 76b)

109. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Mr. Mitchell expresses his sentiments relative to the mission of Knyphausen, and the mode of receiving him in England. An anecdote of the King of Prussia’s refusing to send the intelligence of the Battle of Rossbach to England is related. Dated Breslau, 15 March 1758. (folio 77)

110. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. No letters arrived from the King of Prussia, but he is reported to have gone towards Landshut. Dated Breslau, 19 March 1758. (folio 78)

111. Letter to Monsieur de Munchhausen. Mr. Mitchell congratulates him on the success of the army against the French. The Baron de Knyphausen is named Ambassador Extraordinary to London. Dated Breslau, 17 March 1758. (French). (folio 78)

112. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Accounts received of the surrender of Panumunde [Peenemünde] to the Prussians of the 13th, The trenches before Schweidnitz are reported to be opened. The King of Prussia is at Grussau, near Landshut. Minden has capitulated to Prince Ferdinand, and Hameln is invested. The army of Prince Henry never consisted of more than 7000 men. Dated Breslau, 22 March 1758. (folio 78b)

113. Letter to Mr. Keith. Success of Prince Ferdinand and Prince Henry against the French. The King of Prussia expects soon to be master of Schweidnitz. Dated Breslau, 22 March 1758. (folio 79)

114. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Lieutenant General Fouquet has driven the Austrians out of the County of Glatz. Particulars of the capture of Minden by Prince Ferdinand. The French have abandoned Hameln and Paderborn, and retreat towards the Rhine. Dated Breslau, 26 March 1758. (folio 80)

115. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia has been attacked by indigestion and cramp in the stomach, and is not yet recovered. Dated Breslau, 26 March 1758. (folio 80b)

116. Letter to Mr. Pitt. Mr. Mitchell encloses a letter, and an anonymous note. Dated Breslau, 26 March 1758. (folio 81)

117. Letter to Monsieur le Comte de Finckenstein. Mr. Mitchell wishes to correspond with M. Coray, but having no cypher, he desires the Comte de Finckenstein to write the enclosed letter in cyphers, and send it to M. Reiner. Dated Breslau, 26 March 1758. (folio 81)

118. Letter to Monsieur Coray, British Consul at Danzig [Gdańsk]. Mr. Mitchell desires M. Coray to forward to him the despatches he shall receive from M. Reiner, and also to convey to M. Reiner the letters addressed under cover to himself from Mr. Mitchell. (This is the enclosed letter referred to in the last). Dated Breslau, 26 March 1758. (French). (folio 81b)

119. Letter to M. Coray at Danzig. A note to desire he will give attention to a cyphered letter. (The one last written). Dated Breslau, 26 March 1758. (folio 81b)

120. Letter to Mr. Keith. The siege of Schweidnitz proceeds. The Austrians are driven from Glatz etc. as in the letter of the 26th to Lord Holderness. The Marquis de Fraygne [Fraigne] was a spy to the French, and no affront intended to the Prince of Zerbst, in carrying him off. Dated Breslau, 28 March 1758. (folio 82)

121. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The operations at Schweidnitz are retarded by the weather. The King of Prussia is recovered. Cassel [Kassel] is abandoned by the French, and in the hands of the Prussians. Dated Breslau, 29 March 1758. (folio 82b)

122. Letter to the King of Prussia. Letters from Mr. Keith state that the Empress to be well. The fate of the Chancellor M. de Besteucheff [Alexey Bestuzhev-Ryumin] is not yet decided, and M. Stalke, Minister for Holstein is arrested. General Soltikow, commander of the Russian army is still in St. Petersburg. Dated Breslau, 31 March 1758. (French). (folio 83)

123. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia still at Grussau. The trenches before Schweidnitz will be very soon opened. The exchange of prisoners proceeds slowly. The sickness in the town diminishing. Dated Breslau, 2 April 1758. (folio 83)

124. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Mr. Mitchell has just received commands from the King of Prussia to come to Landshut. Dated Breslau, 3 April 1758. (folio 83b)

125. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. General Yorke and Sir John Goodricke are arrived, and Mr. Mitchell presented them to the King of Prussia. General Yorke delivered to Mr. Mitchell the letter of Lord Holderness of 16th March, enclosing the King of England’s revocation of Mr. Mitchell and the re-credentials to the King of Prussia. Dated Landshut, 17 April 1758. (folio 84b)

126. Circular letter to Lord Bristol. Account of the capture of Schweidnitz on the 16th. Dated Landshut, 17 April 1758. (folio 84b)

127. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Particulars of the siege and capitulation of Schweidnitz. Dated Landshut, 18 April 1758. (folio 86)

128. Letter to Monsieur le Comte de Finckenstein. Congratulations on the capture of Schweidnitz. Dated Landshut, 18 April 1758. (French). (folio 86b)

129. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell encloses plans from Schweidnitz, and copy of a letter from Colonel Balby, First Engineer of the King of Prussia, who conducted the works. Dated Freyburg, 19 April 1758. (folio 87)

130. Letter to Mr. Villettes at Bern. The King of Prussia’s army is now in Moravia, and master of the towns of Littau [Litovel] and Prostnitz [Prostějov]. Marechal Daun’s army said to be on its march from Bohemia. The King of Prussia approves of the representation made by Mr. Villettes to the Canton of Bern. Mr. Mitchell adds that the Convention between England and Prussia has been signed and ratified. Dated Littau [Litovel] in Moravia, 6 May 1758. (folio 87b)

131. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell encloses letters from St. Petersburg, and from M. Coray at Danzig. Dated Headquarters at Smrschitz [Smržice?] near Prostnitz [Prostějov], 28 May 1758. (folio 88)

132. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell acknowledges the receipt of his lordship’s letter of 11 May, signifying the King of England’s pleasure that Mr. Mitchell should remain Minister to the King of Prussia until further instructions. The revocation and re-credentials are returned. General Yorke leaves the King of Prussia forthwith. Dated Gross Latein, 9 June 1758. (folio 88)

133. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The siege of Olmütz [Olomouc] proceeds, conducted by Marshal Keith. Marechal Daun continues at Geiviez, four miles distant. Journal of proceedings from the 11th to the 15th inclusive. Dated Trepschin, near the headquarters at Klein Latein, 16 June 1758. (folio 88b)

134. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of proceedings and operations of the Prussian and Austrian armies from the 17th to the 24th. On the 18th, news arrived of the death of the Prince of Prussia. Dated Headquarters at Smrschitz, 24 June 1758. (folio 90)

135. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Mr. Mitchell believes the siege of Olmütz will last longer than expected. The garrison has been reinforced, and the ammunition of the besiegers grows scarce. Fault is found with the engineers, and even the King of Prussia does not escape censure. Dated Headquarters at Smrschitz, 24 June 1758. (folio 91b)

136. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of operations of both armies from the 25th to the 30th. Dated Headquarters at Smrschitz, 30 June 1758. (folio 91b)

137. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal continued from July 1st to 8th. News arrived of the landing of English troops near St. Malo. The siege of Olmütz raised and the Prussia army retreats to Leutomischl [Litomyšl] in Bohemia, Dated Leutomischl [Litomyšl], 8 July 1758. (folio 92b)

138. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Conversation of Mr. Mitchell with the King of Prussia, on the projected movements of his army. Dated Leutomischl, 8 July 1758. (folio 94b)

139. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. News by an intercepted Gazette of the success of Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick against the French. Journal of the proceedings of the army from the 9th to the 14th. Konigin-Gratz occupied by the Prussians. Dated Konigin-Gratz, 14 July 1758. (folio 95)

140. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Secret). On account of the disappointment of the magazines of flour, the stay of the Prussian army must be short. Marshal Daun has succeeded in completely deceiving the King of Prussia, and has passed with his whole army over the river Morava. Dated Konigin-Gratz, 14 July 1758. (folio 96)

141. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell encloses a relation of the campaign of 1758. The corps of General Fouquet is to March towards Glatz. Dated Konigin-Gratz, 15 July 1758. (folio 97)

142. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell has communicated to the King of Prussia the King of England’s compliments of condolence on the death of the late Prince. Confirmation of the victory of Prince Ferdinand on the 23rd June. Journal of the armies continued form 16th July to 25th. Dated Konigen-Gratz, 25 July 1758. (folio 97)

143. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journals continued from 25th to 31st. Retreat of the Prussian army against the incursions of the Russians are detached 10 battalions of infantry and 15 squadrons of horse to join Count Dohna’s army. Dated Headquarters at Jessenitz in Bohemia, near Nachod, 31 July 1758. (folio 98)

144. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Account of a secret conference with the King of Prussia, relative to a project of a separate peace with France; the heads of this project, and the King of Prussia’s reply to it. Dated Jessenitz in Bohemia. Dated 31 July 1758. (folio 99b)

145. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal continued from 1st to 8th of August. Retreat of the Prussian army. Dated Headquarters at Wernersdorff [Vernéřovice], Bohemia, 8 August 1758. (folio 100b)

146. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal continued from the 9th to the 11th. Dated Leignitz [Legnica] in Silesia, 12 August 1758. (folio 101b)

147. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. March of the King of Prussia’s army to join Count Dohna’s against the Russians. The Russian force is computed from 50,000 to 60,000 men, the united Prussian force at 44 battalions and 88 squadrons. Dated Leignitz [Legnica], 12 August 1758. (folio 102)

148. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of march from the 13th to the 16th. An action expected with the Russians. Dated Crossen [Krosno Odrzańskie], 18 August 1758. (folio 102b)

149. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Mr. Mitchell has represented to the King of Prussia the ill consequences likely to occur, should the body of the Prussian cavalry be recalled from Prince Ferdinand’s army. The King of Prussia will allow them to remain conditionally, but in case of ill success with the Prussians, they are to be sent back. Dated Crossen, 18 August 1758. (folio 103b)

150. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Mr. Mitchell thinks the King of Prussia on reflection, will change his resolution of withdrawing his cavalry from the King of England’s army. Dated Crossen, 18 August 1758. (folio 104b

151. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Mr. Mitchell communicates the resolution of the King of Prussia, relative to the cavalry, as in the letter of the 18th. He requests the Prince to make the strongest representations to the King of Prussia on the subject. Dated Crossen, 18 August 1758. (French). (folio 104b)

152. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell communicates the success of General Bligh and Cherbourg to the King of Prussia. Journal of march of the Prussian army continued from August 19th to 24th. Dated Dermitzel, 24th August 1758. (folio 105b)

153. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Account of the victory obtained by the King of Prussia over the Russians at Zorndorf [Sarbinowo]. Dated Field of battle at Zorndorf, 26 August 1758. (folio 106)

154. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia desires Mr. Mitchell to delay despatching a courier to England, until the affair is ended. The Russians continue firm in their position, and another action is expected. Dated field of Battle Zorndorf, 26 August 1758. (folio 107b)

155. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell encloses a relation of the victory from the King of Prussia to the King of England. Mr. Mitchell has communicated to the King of Prussia the account of the surrender of Louisbourg, and receives the congratulations of the officers on the event. The Russian army retires. Names of the General Officers killed or captured. The Austrian army is advanced into Lusatia. Dated Headquarters at Tamsel, 28 August 1758. (folio 108)

156. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Secret). Conversation with the King of Prussia relative to the recall of his cavalry from the King of England’s army. The King of Prussia reiterates the sentiments expressed on a former occasion. Dated Headquarters at Tamsel, 28 August 1758. (folio 109)

157. Letter to the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell encloses letters from the Comte Czernichew to himself, and to General Fermor. Dated Tamsel, 30 August 1758. (French). (folio 109b)

158. Letter to Lord Stormont at Warsaw. Account of the victory of Zorndorf. Dated Tamsel, 28 August 1758. (folio 110)

159. Letter to M. Coray at Danzig. Communication of the victory at Zorndorf. Dated Tamsel, 29 August 1758. (folio 110b)

160. Letter to Mr. Keith at St. Petersburg. Relation of the King of Prussia’s retreat, and subsequent victory over the Russians. Also of the capture of Louisbourg etc. by Admiral Boscawen and General Amherst. The King of Prussia desires Mr. Keith to take advantage of the consternation of the Russians to show the ill faith of the Austrians, and the inaction of the Swedes. A separate peace with Russia would be agreeable. Dated Tamsel, 29 August 1758. (folio 111)

161. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Russian army remains the same position. The Prussian army left at Landshut under the Margrave Charles, is advances to Buntzlau [Bolesławiec], the Austrian under Daun towards Gorlitz, and Prince Henry’s is at Zeist. General Laudon has been detached from the great Austrian army towards Frankfurt, and a detachment from the King of Prussia, under Prince Francis of Brunswick, has been sent to meet him. Dated Tamsel, 31 August 1758. (folio 112)

162. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Russian army have filed off. Further particulars of the Russian camp, and of the devastation committed by that army. Dated Bloomberg, 1 September 1758. (folio 112b)

163. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Prussian army marches back to form a junction with the Margrave Charles. Description of the town of Custrin, and of its partial destruction by the Russians. Dated Mühlrosse, 3 September 1758. (folio 113)

164. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of the Prussian army’s march from September 4th to the 7th. A junction with the Margrave is now in effect. Marshal Daun’s army is retreating towards Budissin. The Austrians in the King of Prussia’s absence took possession of Cottibus and Peitz in Lusatia, but have now abandoned them again. Further details of the Russian losses in the action of the 25th. Dated Dobriluck in Lower Lusatia, 7 September 1758. (folio 114)

165. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of the march continued from the 8th to the 13th. Marshal Daun is at Stolpen. The town of Pirna and Castle of Sonnenstein have surrendered to the Austrians. Dated Dresden, 13 September 1758. (folio 115)

166. Letter to Monsieur d’Eichel. Mr. Mitchell is indisposed and intends to stop for a few days, but will join the King of Prussia whenever his Majesty is desirous of it. His equipage at Glogau sent for etc. Admiral Howe’s fleet sailed for France on the 21 August. General Amherst is gone to Quebec. Dated Dresden, 13 September 1758. (French). (folio 115b)

167. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Movements of the Margrave Charles and his army, during the absence of the King of Prussia. Operations of the King of Prussia since the junction on the 11th. Position of the armies of Prince Henry and Marshall Daun. Remarks on Daun’s conduct during the King of Prussia’s absence. Attack on General Laudon by the Prussians under General Ketzow. Dated Dresden, 17 September 1758. (folio 116)

168. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). The King of Prussia has detached 8 battalions to Berlin, on notice of the advance of the Swedes. The strength of the Prussian army, including Prince Henry’s, estimated from 60,000 to 70,000 men, that of General Dohna at 20,000. Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of the relation sent from the King of Poland [Augustus III] to the Prince Royal. Dated Dresden, 17 September 1758. (folio 118b)

169. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The armies remain in the same position. Mr. Mitchell encloses an account from Headquarters of the attack on the 17th. Dated Dresden, 18 September 1758. (folio 119)

170. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The armies in the same position. Notice from General Dohna, that the first division of the Russian army have marched for Poland. Dated Dresden, 20 September 1758. (folio 119)

171. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Extract of Mr. Mitchell’s letter to Mr. Keith, of 29 August 1758. Dated Dresden, 20 September 1758. (folio 119b)

172. Letter to Monsieur d’Eichel. The Duc de St. Elizabeth, Minister of the King of the two Sicilies, wishes the King of Prussia to write to the King his master [Charles V?], a letter of Notification of the death of the Prince of Prussia. Dated Dresden, 20 September 1758. (French). (folio 119b)

173. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The armies in the same position. Slight skirmishes only take place. Dated Dresden, 24 September 1758. (folio 120)

174. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The report of the retreat of the Russians is unfounded. General Wedel is arrived at Berlin with about 8000 men. Marechal Daun is not expected long to subsist his army. Dated Dresden, 24 September 1758.

175. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia moved to Radeberg. Conjectures on the movements on Marshal Daun and the Prince of Baden Durlach [Charles Frederick?]. The desertion among the Austrian troops said to be considerable. A plan of the Battle of Zorndorf is enclosed. Dated Dresden, 27 September 1758. (folio 121)

176. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Russians sent a strong detachment into Poland, which has since returned; hence the report of their marching off. Dated Dresden, 27 September 1758. (folio 122)

177. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell delays forwarding the King of England’s letters to the King of Prussia, on account of the communication being intercepted by the Austrians. The King of Prussia’s movements. Marshal Daun still at Stolpen and Prince Henry and the Duke of Deux-Ponts [Christian IV?] in their respective positions. General Wedel has attacked and beaten a party of Swedes. The Russians have left Laudesberg, and march towards Soldin and Piritz. Their loss at Zorndorf is estimated at 30,000, that of the Prussians at 5000. Dated Dresden, 1 October 1758. (folio 122)

178. Letter to the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell gives General Bligh’s reaction of the action at the Bay of St. Caz [St. Cast] in which the English were beaten by the French. Dated Dresden, 2 October 1758. (French). (folio 123b)

179. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. It is believed that Budissin is occupied by the Prussians, and General Retzou detached against the Prince of Durlach. A printed paper is enclosed, containing the latest accounts of Generals Dohna and Wedel. Dated Dresden, 4 October 1758. (folio 124)

180. Letter to Prince Henry, brother of the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell sends the relation of the affair at St. Cast, as in his letter to the King of Prussia. Dated Dresden, 4 October 1758. (folio 124)

181. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The army of Marshal Daun and of the Prince of Deux-Ponts sung Te Deum, in consequence of the success of the French at St. Cast. Motions of the King of Prussia and Marshal Daun described nearly as in the letter of 1 October. The news from Constantinople is confirmed. Dated Dresden, 6 October 1758. (folio 124b)

182. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Detail of what passed between Mr. Eichel and Mr. Mitchell, relative to the recall of the cavalry from the King of England’s army under Prince Ferdinand, and the impolicy of urging it at present to the King of Prussia. Dated Dresden, 6 October 1758. (folio 125)

183. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). The King of England’s assurances of alliance cannot fail to be highly pleasing to His Prussian Majesty. The King of Prussia has received overtures from the same quarter, but has answered with the same firmness. The Hessians are said to complain of ill-usage, which M. Eichel wishes England to remedy. Dated Dresden, 6 October 1758. (folio 126b)

184. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Apart). Mr. Mitchell expresses his thanks to the King of England for allowing his £24.00 for his Extra-Extraordinaries during 1756 and 1757. Dated Dresden, 6 October 1758. (folio 127)

185. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Army of Marshall Daun retreated on the 5th. Dated Dresden, 7 October 1758. (folio 127b)

186. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Recall of the Prussian Cavalry. Motions of the King of Prussia and the Austrians, as in the letter of 1 October. Dated Dresden, 6 October 1758. (French). (folio 128b)

187. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Retreat of Marshall Daun etc. as in the letter of the 7th October to Lord Holderness. Dated Dresden, 7 October 1758. (French). (folio 128b)

188. Letter to the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell encloses the letter of the King of England. Dated Dresden, 2 October 1758. (French). (folio 128b)

189. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Position of the armies on the 10th. Marshal Keith has joined the King of Prussia at Budissin. Dated Dresden, 11 October 1758. (folio 130)

190. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Copy of the King of Prussia’s reply to Mr. Mitchell’s letter. An intercepted letter to M. Schuwallow [Schuwalow?] describes the condition of the Russian army as very wretched. Dated Dresden, 11 October 1758. (folio 130b)

191. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Motions of the armies on the 10th and 11th. The Swedes are retiring. The Russians besiege Kolberg. Dated Dresden, 15 October 1758. (folio 131)

192. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Action on the 14th between the Austrians and Prussians. Prince Francis of Brunswick and Marshall Keith are killed. Prince Moritz wounded. The Russians have raised the siege of Kolberg. Freiberg is taken by General Hulsen, detached from Prince Henry’s army. Dated Dresden, 15 October 1758. (folio 132)

193. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of a note of M. Eichel. A general action expected. Dated Dresden, 16 October 1758. (folio 133)

194. Letter to the King of Prussia. The Vice-Chancellor of Russia has intimated to Mr. Keith his wish for peace. Dated Dresden, 18 October 1758. (French). (folio 133b)

195. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell encloses the King of Prussia’s relation of the affair of the 14th. Particulars of the death of Prince Francis, and Marshall Keith, and of the action. Dated Dresden, 19 October 1758. (folio 134)

196. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia requires a subsidy for the next campaign, equal in amount to that which was raised last year. Dated Dresden, 19 October 1758. (folio 135)

197. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). Letters from the Prussian Ministers in England to the King of Prussia, have stated the English Ministers to be willing to propose to Parliament the sum of 4000 crowns to carry on the war, but wish to be informed of the King of Prussia’s intentions. The King has expressed his wishes in a paper to M. Eichel, a copy of which is enclosed. Dated Dresden, 19 October 1758. (folio 135b)

198. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). In reference to the overtures made to the King of Prussia, a mentioned in the letter of 6 October. Mr. Mitchell encloses extracts from the Margrave of Bareuth [Frederick, Margrave of Bayreuth]’s letter to the King, and His Majesty’s answer, numbered 1 and 2. Dated Dresden, 19 October 1758. (folio 136b)

199. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Apart). Mr. Mitchell encloses a plan of the siege of Olmütz, forwarded from the late Marshal Keith. Dated Dresden, 19 October 1758. (folio 138)

200. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Prince Henry has marched to join the King of Prussia at Budissin. A copy is enclosed of a relation of the action of the 14th, drawn up by the Court. Remarks in the way of answer to it. Dated Dresden, 20 October 1758. (folio 138b)

201. Letter to the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell is ready to obey His Majesty’s orders, but according to the Laws of England, no foreigner, although naturalised, can hold any civil or military employ. Dated Dresden, 21 October 1758. (French). (folio 139b)

202. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Austrian relation of the action of the 14th is enclosed. The Russians have abandoned Stargard, and are retiring into Poland. The Swedes are retreating into Pomerania. Dated Dresden, 22 October 1758. (folio 139b)

203. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Prince Henry joined the King of Prussia on the 19th with his artillery. The Austrians are preparing to attack Niss, and it is probable the King of Prussia will march into Silesia. Dated Dresden, 25 October 1758. (folio 140)

204. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Prussians have abandoned Budissin. Conjectures on the movements of the armies. Dated Dresden, 29 October 1758. (folio 141)

205. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Prussian army is arrived at Gorlitz. Defeat of a detachment of Austrian cavalry. The retreat of the Russians still doubted. Report of an action on the 26th. Dated Dresden, 1 November 1758. (folio 142)

206. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Movements of the armies. Prince Moritz is recovering. The Princess Royal of Prussia is brought to bed of a Prince. Dated Dresden, 5 November 1758. (folio 142b)

207. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell and M. Eichel intend to go to Berlin. The Duke de Deux-Ponts army is arrived at Freiberg, and Generals Itzenplitz and Finck at Bennerig. It is believed the King of Prussia is marched into Silesia. Dated Dresden, 6 November 1758. (folio 143b)

208. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Motions of the armies. The King of Prussia intends to march to the succour of Neisse, and on this account Mr. Mitchell has delayed his journey to Berlin. It is reported that the Austrians are advancing to attack Dresden. Dated Dresden, 7 November 1758. (folio 144)

209. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Indecision and jealousy of the Prussian Generals. Fink intends to march towards Luben [Lubin], in Lower Silesia. Dated Dresden, 8 November 1758. (folio 145)

210. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private, p.m.) Mr. Mitchell’s intention to proveed with the General Fink’s army, but the resolution to march subsequently changed. Dated Dresden, 8 November 1758. (folio 145b)

211. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Particulars of the attack on Dresden, since the 8th. The suburbs are burnt by General Schmettan, to prevent the Austrians taking possession of them. The King of Prussia is expected in a few days to relieve the town. Leipzig is reported to be blockaded. Dated Dresden, 14 November 1758. (folio 146)

212. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A relation is brought of the King of Prussia of the raising the siege of Neiss, and Te Deum is sung in consequence. Plan of attack on Dresden described. Dated Dresden, 15 November 1758. (folio 148)

213. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Austrian army decamps from Dresden. The King of Prussia on his march. Dated Dresden, 16 November 1758. (folio 149)

214. Letter to the Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Details of the blockade of Dresden, as in the preceding letter of the 14th. Dated Dresden, 16 November 1758. (folio 149b)

215. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia is arrived at Budissin. Movements of Marshall Daun’s army. The Austrians intend to evacuate Pirna and the Castle of Sonenstein. General Dohna has attacked General Haddick’s corps at Eulenbourg. The Duke de Deux-Ponts’ army has marched to Borna. Dated Dresden, 19 November 1758. (folio 150b)

216. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia and Prince Henry, with the vanguard have arrived at Dresden. Pirna and Sonenstein are abandoned. The electoral Ministers of state have received an order to repair to Warsaw. The blockade at Leipzig was raised by the approach of General Dohna. Mr. Mitchell encloses a journal of the siege of Neisse. Dated Dresden, 22 November 1758. (folio 151b)

217. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Remarks on the Austrian plan to drive the Prussians out of Saxony, and its failure. The Prussians are in possession of Freiberg, and the army of the empire continues to retreat. Mr. Mitchell encloses the journal of the siege at Kolberg. Names of the Ministers ordered to Warsaw. Dated Dresden, 23 November 1758. (folio 152b)

218. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia has signed the full powers to his Ministers in England. His Prussian Majesty has no objection to sign a convention with England in the same terms as that of 11 April. Dated Dresden, 23 November 1758. (folio 154)

219. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Apart). Mr. Mitchell encloses M. Eichel’s letter to himself, with the full powers signed by the King of Prussia. Dated Dresden, 23 November 1758. (folio 154b)

220. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate and Secret). Particulars respecting General Crouzat, respecting when the King of Prussia has warmly interested himself. Dated Dresden, 23 November 1758. (folio 154b)

221. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia has been indisposed. General Hulsen has taken possession of Freiberg, and Lieutenant General Itzenplitz is marched to occupy Chemnitz. The Saxon Ministers are gone to Warsaw. Dated Dresden, 26 November 1758. (folio 156)

222. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The cordon of the Prussian army not yet formed, but they are in possession of Gishubel, Freiberg, Chemnitz, Zurichan, and Planen. The cavalry will be sent into Thuringia. General Dohna is still near Leipzig. News has arrived from Constantinople of a favourable nature. Dated Dresden, 29 November 1758. (folio 156b)

223. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia, by his Minister of State, M. Borck, has demanded of the state of Saxony 8 millions of crowns for the year 1759. The King intends to consider Saxony as a conquered country in consequence of the intrigues of the Court of Warsaw. Dated Dresden, 3 December 1758. (folio 157)

224. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia still at Dresden. The Austrian army in Bohemia is not yet gone into winter quarters. Dated Dresden, 6 December 1758. (folio 157b)

225. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell has communicated to the King of Prussia the speech of the Lords Commissioners in England, with the returns of both Houses of Parliament, with which the King is quite satisfied. The Austrian army is gone into winter quarters, and recruits for it already arrived in Bohemia. Marshal Daun is at Prague. General Dohna is marched against the Swedes, and the corps of General Wedel remains is Saxony. The King of Prussia has left Dresden for Breslau; whither Mr. Mitchell is to follow him. Dated Dresden, 11 December 1758. (folio 158)

226. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). The King of Prussia approves of the answer given by the King of England to the insinuation from France. Mr. Mitchell encloses a letter from his Prussian Majesty to the King of England, giving an account of the close of the campaign. Dated Dresden, 11 December 1758. (folio 159)

227. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Particular). Letters of Marque have been sent from the Prussian Chancellor to Baron Knyphausen in England. Account of the attempts of Mr. Douglass and Thomas Pearn endeavouring to obtain letters of Marque from the King of Prussia, on behalf of English Merchants. Dated Dresden, 11 December 1758. (folio 159b)

228. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Secret). The Prince and Princess Electoral of Saxony with to obtain leave from the King of Prussia to retire to Warsaw or Munich, and solicit Mr. Mitchell’s mediation, which he declines. The Princess intends to engage the King of Poland to write to the King of England on the subject. Dated Dresden, 11 December 1758. (folio 160b)

229. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The Prussian army in Saxony, under Prince Henry, consists of 48 battalions infantry, and 60 squadrons cavalry. Orders are given for recruiting the army. Dated Dresden, 11 December 1758. (folio 161b)

230. Letter to Lord Stormont. Reflections on the siege of Dresden. A convention has been signed by the King of Prussia in the same terms as the last. [No Date]

231. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Mr. Mitchell is on his route to Breslau. Dated Berlin, 16 December 1758. (folio 163)

232. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A duplicate of the last. (folio 165)

233. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia has given leave to M. Verelst, the new Dutch envoy, to come to Breslau to deliver his credentials. General Dohna is said to have marched against the Swedes, into Mecklenburg. Dated Berlin, 21 December 1758. (folio 165)

234. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Mr. Mitchell stays at Berlin, in order to expedite the ratification of the Convention. He holds a conversation with General Donop on the affairs of Hesse. Dated Berlin, 21 December 1758. (folio 165b)

235. Letter to Mr. Keith. The King of Prussia approves of his conduct. Remarks on Marshal Daun’s retreat from Saxony. Dated Berlin, 21 December 1758. (folio 166)

236. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The ratification has been signed and sent to Berlin. M. Verelst has arrived, and had his first audience of the King of Prussia. Prince Ferdinand of Prussia is recovered from his illness. Dated Breslau, 31 December 1758. (folio 167)

237. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). An Emissary will be dispatched from the King of Prussia to Constantinople in a few days. The King wishes that the differences between England and Holland could be amicable adjusted. Dated Breslau, 31 December 1758. (folio 167b)

238. Letter to Mr. Porter at Constantinople. Mr. Mitchell transmits a cypher, to be used in Mr. Porter’s future correspondence. Success of the last campaign. Dated Breslau, 29 December 1758. (folio 168)

239. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia has recalled the Austrian Officers, who were prisoners, and suffered to return on giving their Revers. The troops are all in winter quarters. Dated Breslau, 2 January 1759. (folio 168b)

240. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia wishes to Hereditary Prince of Hesse [William VIII?] to be kept steady in alliance. The King disclaims having granted any power to M. de Wolkerdorff to negotiate at the Court of Poland. Dated Breslau, 2 January 1759. (folio 169)

241. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Prussian army will soon be recruited, and the Austrian army is already complete. Field Marshal Seckendorff is to be exchanged for Prince Moritz. Everything is quiet on the frontiers. Motions of the Russians and Austrians. Dated Breslau, 8 January 1759. (folio 169b)

242. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia wishes to obtain Lord Marshall’s pardon from the King of England, and desires the Ministers to intercede. Dated Breslau, 8 January 1759. (folio 170b)

243. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The report of the march of some Austrian troops towards Hungary is confirmed. The French army in Lower Saxony is estimated at 120,000 men. M. Verelst has taken leave of the King of Prussia. Dated Breslau, 10 January 1759. (folio 171b)

244. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. General Dohna has gained some advantage over the Swedes. Reports that the French have taken Frankfurt on the main, and of the King of Spain [Ferdinand VI]’s death. Mr. Verelst is gone to Berlin. Dated Breslau, 14 January 1759. (folio 171b)

245. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The death of the King of Spain contradicted. Cause of the disgrace of the Cardinal de Bernis. Disposition of the Turks for war. Dated Breslau, 17 January 1759. (folio 172)

246. Letter to Lord Stormont at Warsaw. Mr. Mitchell has communicated to the King of Prussia his Lordship’s letter of the 9th December to Lord Holderness, and the instructions contained in Mr. Pitt’s letter of the 2nd to Lord Stormont. The King of Prussia suspects the sincerity of the Court of Warsaw, but is well disposed to make a separate peace with Saxony on secure terms. Dated Breslau, 19 January 1759. (folio 173)

247. Letter to Mr. Kietch at St. Petersburg. In nearly the same terms as the letter to Lord Stormont. Mr. Mitchell advises him to use every effort to detach the Russians or render them inactive. Dated Breslau, 19 January 1759. (folio 173b)

248. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The army obtains recruits daily. Balance of Austrian prisoners in the King of Prussia’s hands, after the exchange. Advantages gained by General Dohna. Reports on the dispositions of the Turks, Denmark, Sweden, and France. Dated Breslau, 21 January 1759. (folio 175)

249. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Mr. Mitchell has communicated to the King of Prussia the substance of the dispatches to the English Ministers at Warsaw and St. Petersburg. Suspicions of the King of Prussia of the conduct of the Court of Warsaw. The Russian army is said to increase, and threaten an invasion. The King of Prussia refuses the application of the Prince and Princess Electoral of Saxony to retire to Warsaw. Dated Breslau, 21 January 1759. (folio 176b)

250. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Separate). Mr. Mitchell has communicated to the King of Prussia the project of operation by the army of Soubise in the next campaign, as contained in Mr. Pitt’s letter of the 2nd January. The King of Prussia disbelieves the intelligence, and is unable to spare any troops to cooperate with a body of English to protect the country of Hesse. Dated Breslau, 21 January 1759. (folio 178b)

251. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Mr. Mitchell encloses two letters. He informs the Prince of a French Emissary at Copenhagen, who will return back through Hanover. Dated Breslau, 21 January 1759. (French). (folio 179b)

252. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Death of the Princess of Orange [Anne]. News of the capture of Damin. Dated Breslau, 24 January 1759. (folio 180)

253. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of the capitulation of Damin. Anklam has surrendered on the same terms. Discontent of the Swedes, and dislike of the French. Dated Breslau, 28 January 1759. (folio 180b)

254. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A report of six Austrian regiments having marched to join the army of the Empire, and jointly with the army of Soubise to attack on the side of Halberstadt. Dated Breslau, 31 January 1759. (folio 181)

255. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia gone to Sagan to meet Prince Henry, and concert a plan of operation. Dated Breslau, 4 February 1759. (folio 182)

256. Letter to the Duke of Newcastle [Thomas Pelham-Holles]. Mr. Mitchell has given a letter of recommendation to a person sent by Mr. Ephraim, the King of Prussia’s Jeweller, relative to a new plan for remitting the public money into Germany. Dated Breslau, 4 February 1759. (folio 182)

257. Letter to the Duke of Newcastle. The letter of recommendation referred to in the last. Dated Breslau, 4 February 1759. (folio 182b)

258. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia is returned. A copy of the new treaty of subsidy signed between the King of England and the Landgrave of Hesse has been ratified by the Hereditary Prince. The Russians are advancing towards Danzig. Reports of the incursions of the Tartars into the Ukraine, and march of 7000 Austrian troops into Italy, Prince Ferdinand of Prussia is greatly indisposed. Dated Breslau, 7 February 1759. (folio 183)

259. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia believes his enemies intend to attack him on all sides, and will endeavour to strike such a blow as to disconcert them. In case of extremity he will assist Danzig. Dated Breslau, 7 February 1759. (folio 183b)

260. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell congratulates his Lordship on the success of General Forbes at Port du Quesne. Everything is quiet on the frontiers. Dated Breslau, 11 February 1759. (folio 184)

261. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell has received congratulations form the King of Prussia on the success of the English arms on the coast of Africa. The Russian General officers confined in Custrin are to be allowed to reside at Berlin, on parole. Dated Breslau, 14 February 1759. (folio 184b)

262. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). The King of Prussia is highly pleased at the favour done him by the King of England on pardoning the late Lord Marshal. The Hereditary Prince of Hesse has obtained the Government of Magdeburg. Dated Breslau, 14 February 1759. (folio 185)

263. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia is gone to Neisse. Prince Frederick of Prussia arrived. Prince Ferdinand is recovering. General Wopersnow and two of the King’s Aides de Camp are despatched to Glogau. Dated Breslau, 18 February 1759. (folio 185b)

264. Letter to Lord Stormont at Warsaw. Congratulations on the success on the coast of Africa. Completion of the Prussian army. Danger of Danzig. The King of England’s pardon of the late Earl Marshal [George Keith], by which he will be enabled to succeed to the estate of the Earl of Kintore. Dated Breslau, 20 February 1759. (folio 186)

265. Letter to Mr. Keith at St. Petersburg. The King of Prussia’s orders relative to the Russian Officers. Mr. Mitchell desired Mr. Keith to transmit everything he can hear relative to the Russian army. Success of the Prussians against the Swedes. Dated Breslau, 20 February 1759. (folio 187)

266. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia is returned from Neisse. Information received of the march of 27,000 Austrians into Italy. It is believed the mission of General Wopersnow is to seize the Russian magazine at Posnan or Posen. Dated Breslau, 21 February 1759. (folio 187b)

267. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. General Wopersnow’s expedition is still kept secret, but all the troops in Glogau are in motion, and may retard the designs upon Danzig. The late Earl Marshal is destined to be the King of Prussia’s ambassador in Spain. Dated Breslau, 25 February 1759. (folio 188)

268. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Prince Solkoffski and his family have been taken prisoners by General Wopersnow, and sent to Glogan, in consequence of the Prince having done everything in his power to facilitate an invasion of the Russians. A detachment of Prussians is also marched towards Cracow [Kraków], where a Russian magazine is forming. Dated Breslau, 28 February 1759. (folio 188)

269. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Prince Henry has marched towards Erfurt. The King of Prussia has concerted with Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick what is proper to be done in case of movement on that side. Dated Breslau, 28 February 1759. (folio 189)

270. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Genera; Wopersnow has taken possession of Posen [Poznań]. The Hereditary Prince of Hesse is gone to Magdeburg. The Duke of Brunswick-Bevern and Lieutenant General Fouquet are named Generals of Foot. Movements towards Erfurt. Dated Breslau, 4 March 1759. (folio 189b)

271. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Esfurt has capitulated. Particulars. Col. Verner is returned from his expedition to Cracow [Kraków]. Dated Breslau, 7 March 1759. (folio 190)

272. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Further particulars of the expedition to Erfurt. No magazine was found at Cracow [Kraków], but Captain Verden, Aid de Camp of General Fermor, has been intercepted with his despatches. General Wopersnow is retunred to Lissa. Dated Breslau, 11 March 1759. (folio 190b)

273. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Particulars learnt of the contents of the intercepted letters. The Swedes disposed to listen to any propositions to get rid of their present administration. Dated Breslau, 11 March 1759. (folio 191).

274. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The four battalions under General Guasco that retired from Erfurt have suffered greatly. A report that the Austrian army in Bohemia is in movement. Dated Breslau, 14 March 1759. (folio 191b)

275. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Mr. Mitchell has communicated to the King of Prussia his Lordship’s dispatch of the 13th February. The King thinks it is not a proper time to make offers to the Court of St. Petersburg. His Majesty intends to send an Emissary to the King of Sardinia [Charles Emmanuel III], to make overtures to unite him with the King of Naples [Charles VII]. Dated Breslau, 14 March 1759. (folio 192)

276. Letter to Mr. Keith at St. Petersburg. Account of the expeditions to Posen [Poznań] and Cracow [Kraków]. Dated Breslau, 14 March 1759. (folio 192b)

277. Letter to Mr. Keith at St. Petersburg. Mr. Mitchell has communicated his letters of the 2nd and 13th February to the King of Prussia, who considers the mediation of Denmark as an illusion. Detail of the King of Prussia’s reasons why offers should not be made to the Court of Petersburg until some advantage has been gained over the Russian or French armies. Dated Breslau, 14 March 1759. (folio 193b)

278. Letter to Lord Stormont at Warsaw. Particulars of the expeditions to Posen, Erfurt, and Cracow, and the capture of Captain Verden, in nearly the same terms as in the letter to Mr. Keith. Dated Breslau, 14 March 1759. (folio 194b)

279. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Hereditary Prince of Hesse and General Donop have left Breslau. General Wopersnow is returned from his expedition and states his having destroyed a considerable magazine of flour at Posen. The Austrian army is reported to have gone into quarters of cantonment the beginning of the month, and orders are given to the Prussian troops to do the same on the 14th. Dated Breslau, 18 March 1759. (folio 195b)

280. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). M. Cocceji is nominated by the King of Prussia to proceed to Turin, to induce the King of Sardinia to take part in the war. He is to travel as a merchant, and to act in concert with Mr. Mackenzie, the English Minister at Turin, to whom Mr. Mitchell gives him a letter of recommendation. Dated Breslau, 18 March 1759. (folio 196)

281. Letter to the Hereditary Prince of Hesse-Cassel [Hesse-Kassel] at Magdeburg. Mr. Mitchell, by order of the King of England, sends His Majesty’s thanks to the Prince for his behaviour relative to the treaty signed at London on the 17th of January. Dated Breslau, 19 March 1759. (French). (folio 196b)

282. Letter to General Donop at Berlin. Mr. Mitchell sends him thanks in the name of the King of England for the part he took in the negotiation of the treaty of the 17th of January. Dated Breslau, 19 March 1759. (French). (folio 197)

283. Letter to Mr. Murray at Venice. Mr. Mitchell explains the reasons why he has not corresponded regularly. General information respecting the late occurrences. Dated Breslau, 19 March 1759. (folio 197)

284. Letter to Mr. Mackenzie at Turin. Letter relative to the mission of M. Cocceji, with a copy of the recommendation referred to in Mr. Mitchell’s secret letter of the 18th to Lord Holderness. Dated Breslau, 19 March 1759. (folio 198)

285. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The troops have begun to march towards their quarters if cantonment. Dated Breslau, 21 March 1759. (folio 198b)

286. Letter to Thomas Orby Hunter esquire. Mr. Mitchell encloses a memorial from Ephraim, the King of Prussia’s Jeweller, and recommends it to Mr. Hunter’s consideration. Dated Breslau, 22 March 1759. (folio 199)

287. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Congratulations on the success in America. The King of Prussia is gone to Rohnstock [Roztoka], whither Mr. Mitchell intends to proceed. Dated Breslau, 25 March 1759. (folio 199)

288. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Detail of a conversation with the King of Prussia, relative to his plan of operations, and state of the Prussian army. Dated Breslau, 28 March 1759. (folio199b)

289. Letter to Mr. Pottinger. Mr. Mitchell acknowledges the receipt of a letter, informing him of an accident that has happened to the Dutch Mails. Dated Breslau, 25 March 1759. (folio 200)

290. Letter to Lord Stormont at Warsaw. In nearly the same terms as the letter to Lord Holderness at folio 199. Dated Breslau, 25 March 1759. (folio 200)

291. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Description of the quarters of cantonment occupied by the Prussian army. General Beck has attacked Grieffenberg, on the frontier of Silesia, and captured Colonel Duringshouen and a Prussian battalion. The King of Prussia approves of the project of Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and Prince Henry of Prussia, now begun for the relief of Frankfurt. Dated Hausdorff, near the headquarters at Rohnstock, 30 March 1759. (folio 200b)

292. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of the motions of the King of Prussia, from the 31st March to the 4th April inclusive. Dated Castle of Schweinhaus near the headquarters at Bolckenhayn, 4 April 1759. (folio 201b)

293. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Statement of the Prussian forces, viz. the army under the King of Prussia, 48,000 (of which are wanting 1200 recruits); that under General Fouquet 15,000 to 20,000; and that under Prince Henry 37,000, all with suitable artillery. Dated Castle of Schweinhaus, 4 April 1759. (folio 202)

294. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of the King of Prussia’s movements from the 5th to the 8th. Particulars of Prince Ferdinand’s expedition. Behaviour of the Austrians with regard to exchange of Prussians. Dated Castle of Schweinhaus, 8 April 1759. (folio 202b)

295. Letter to Mr. Keith at St. Petersburg. Prussian quarters of cantonment. The King has consented to settle a Cartel for the exchange of the Russian Prisoners. Particulars of Prince Ferdinand’s expedition. Dated Castle of Schweinhaus, 8 April 1759. (folio 203b)

296. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal continued from the 9th to the 11th. A son of Prince Solkoffsky requested admittance into the Prussian service, which has been refused. Dated Castle of Schweinhaus, 11 April 1759. (folio 204)

297. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal continued from the 12th to the 15th. Landshut, 15 April 1759.

298. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Mr. Mitchell has communicated to the King of Prussia the extract of Mr. Keith’s letter of the 20th March. His Majesty desires Mr. Mitchell to recommend a letter enclosed to Mr. Porter at Constantinople. Dated Landshut, 15 April 1759. (folio 205)

299. Letter to Mr. Porter at Constantinople. Mr. Mitchell recommends a letter enclosed to his particular care. Dated Landshut, 15 April 1759. (folio 205b)

300. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of proceedings continued from the 16th to the 21st. Success of Prince Henry and General Hulsen in Bohemia. General Fouquet has taken Jaegendorff and Troppau. Mr. Mitchell encloses a letter giving a particular account of the Prince’s success, and also the capitulation of Penamunde. Dated Landshut, 21 April 1759. (folio 206)

301. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia has offered a subsidy to Denmark, which is refused. Operations of Prince Henry and Prince Ferdinand. Dated Landshut, 21 April 1759. (folio 207)

302. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal continues from the 22nd to the 25th. Mr. Mitchell encloses a list of the magazines taken and destroyed by Prince Henry in Bohemia. Prince Ferdinand has failed in his attempt on Bergen. Dated Landshut, 25 April 1759. (folio 207b)

303. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal continued from the 26th to the 29th. Further particulars of Prince Ferdinand’s loss. The King of Prussia is gone to Neisse, and the troops to reinforce Fouquet will be there about the same time. Prince Henry has received directions to march into Franconia to disperse the army of the Empire. Mr. Mitchell encloses the printed relation of the Prince expedition, a copy of which is annexed. Dated Landshut, 29 April 1759. (folio 208)

304. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell has communicated to the King of Prussia the contents of Mr. Keith’s dispatches of the 10th April. Dated Landshut, 1 May 1759. (folio 210)

305. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Account of the expedition of General Fouquet (joined by the King of Prussia) against General de Ville. Repulsion of the Austrian Hussars by General Angenelli at Liban. The King of Prussia has ordered all the Officers, Prisoners of War at Berlin, to remove to Spandau. General Laudon’s Corps is encamped at Frantenan. Dated Landshut, 4 May 1759. (folio 210)

306. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Detail of the strength of the Prussian troops and garrisons, which amount in the whole to 200,000 men. Reports of the strength of the enemy. Dated Landshut, 4 May 1759. (folio 211)

307. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Additional movements of the Prussian troops. The recruits are all arrived. Dated Landshut, 9 May 1759. (folio 212b)

308. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of the King of Prussia’s motions from the 10th to the 13th inclusive. Description of the situation of Landshut. General Wopersnow is gone on a secret expedition. Dated Landshut, 14 May 1759. (folio 213)

309. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journals continued from the 14th to the 20th. The Austrians have retreated from Spremberg in Lower Lusatia, to Budissin. Operations of Prince Henry in Franconia. Difficulties respecting the exchange of prisoners. Dated Landshut, 20 May 1759. (folio 214)

310. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). The Emissary dispatched by the King of Prussia to Constantinople is returned. Particulars of an audience held by Mr. Mitchell with the King of Prussia, relative to a treaty with the Porte [Ottoman Empire]. Dispositions of the King against the Russians, in case Prince Henry should have succeeded in Franconia. Dated Landshut, 20 May 1759. (folio 215)

311. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Very Secret). Contents of a letter from Mr. Rexin, Minister at Constantinople to the King of Prussia, stating the details of a private audience held with the Grand Vizier [Koca Ragıp Pasha], relative to a treaty with Prussia and England. Dated Landshut, 20 May 1759. (folio 216b)

312. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). General Saint Andre is sent by General Fermor to Vienna to declare that the Empress of Russia had given him orders not to move till the subsidies were paid by Austria. Dated Landshut, 20 May 1759. (folio 217)

313. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of the motions of the armies from the 21st to the 24th. Attach on Lieban by the Austrians, and its recovery. News from Prince Henry of the capture of Bamberg and Culllembach. Dated Landshut, 24 May 1759. (folio 217b)

314. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Very Secret). In addition to the particulars in Mr. Rexin’s letter, Mr. Mitchell adds that Mr. Rexin thinks the Grand Vizier was disposed to permit the Cham of Tartary to molest the Russians by way of diversion. Dated Landshut, 24 May 1759. (folio 218b)

315. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of movements continued from the 25th to the 30th. Description of the Prussian camp. General de Cille’s corps is withdrawn from Silesia, and General Fouquet is encamped at Bielam, near the army of Marshal Daun. Disposition of Prince Henry’s troops. Dated Landshut, 30 May 1759. (folio 218b)

316. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal continued from the 31st of May to the 5th of June. Dated Landshut, 5 June 1759. (folio 220)

317. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. General Wopersnow has been at Headquarters to receive new instructions, and has joined the army under General Manteufel, which is to be reinforced by a detachment from Prince Henry’s army. The King of Prussia still expects to be attacked. M. Cocceji has arrived at Turin, and left it again, on hearing from Mr. Macjenzie the resolutions of the Court. Dated Landshut, 5 June 1759. (folio 220b)

318. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Appearance and retreat of some Austrian Hussars on the 5th. Alterations in the disposition of the encamped troops. General Dohna is gone into Pomerania to command the army against the Russians. Dated Landshut, 9 June 1759.

319. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). The King of Prussia approves of Mr. Pitt’s letter to Mr. Porter of 25th May. The King is desirous to assist the army under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick, but on account of the detachment sent from Prince Henry’s army, the force in Saxony must now act with great caution. Statement of the Prussian force encamped at Landshut. General Hulson commands the detachment from Prince Henry, and it’s thought he will join the army under General Dohma. Dated Landshut, 9 June 1759. (folio 221b)

320. Letter to Mr. Keith at St. Petersburg. General account of the late movements of the several armies, particularly of Prince Henry, Prince Ferdinand, and the force sent against the Russians. Dated Landshut, 14 June 1759. (folio 222)

321. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Position of the Prussian and Austrian troops. Dated Landshut, 16 June 1759. (folio 222b)

322. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Secret). Account of a petition from some French merchants to the King of Prussia, praying his good offices with the King of England, for leave to send a ship to St. Domingo, to bring home their effects. Particulars relative to a M. Desaubrys, the person who brought the petition. Dated Landshut, 16 June 1759. (folio 224)

323. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The armies are in the same situation. M. Cocceji is arrived. Dated Landshut, 19 June 1759. (folio 224b)

324. Letter to Mr. Porter at Constantinople. Account of the campaign, in nearly the same terms as in the letter to Mr. Keith of the 14th. The command of the Prussian army is taken from General Fermor, and given to General Sollikow. Dated Landshut, 20 June 1759. (folio 225)

325. Letter to Mr. Porter at Constantinople. The Austrians advanced on the 30th on the side of Friesland, and surprised an outpost, but retired soon after. Marshall Daun is waiting for the approach of the Russians, who are said to be advanced to Posen. Dated Landshut, 24 June 1759. (folio 225b)

326. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia is well pleased with the new instructions sent to Mr. Porter and desires his acknowledgements to be made to the King of England. Instructions of the King of Prussia to give assistance to the army under Prince Ferdinand, in case His Majesty should beat the Russians. Dated Landshut, 24 June 1759. (folio 226)

327. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Congratulations on the success at Guadeloupe. Journal of the movements of the armies from the 25th to the 30th. Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of General Dohna’s manifesto, on his entering Poland. Dated Landshut, 30 June 1759. (folio 227)

328. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Situation of the Russian army, and secrecy and address with which the Prussian force against it has been inducted. Dated Landshut, 30 June 1759. (folio 228)

329. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia has resolved to move. Particulars of the march. Account of a Prince Libomersky, formerly in service of the King. Dated Landshut, 4 July 1759. (folio 228)

330. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). It is feared the King of Prussia’s project of cutting the Russian army has failed by the slowness of his Generals. Mr. Mitchell conjectures the King may himself go and take commands of the army in Poland. Dated Landshut, 4 July 1759. (folio 229)

331. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of the King of Prussia’s march from the 5th to the 13th. Position of the Austrians. The Prussian army under Dohna has at length passed the Warta. Dated Schmotseiffen, 13 July 1759. (folio 229) A postscript is added dated the 14th.

332. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Additional movements of the armies. Advantage gained by the Austrian Generals Harsh and De Ville over a battalion of General Fouquet’s division. Dated Camp of Schmotseiffen, 20 July 1759. (folio 230)

333. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). The King of Prussia is uneasy about Prince Ferdinand’s conduct, and greatly disappointed by the conduct of General Dohna. Lieutenant General Wedel is sent with dictatorial powers to that army. Further remarks on the behaviour of the Prussian Generals. Dated Camp of Schmotseiffen, 20 July 1759. (folio 230b)

334. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. General Wedel, since he assumed the command of the Prussian Army, has attacked the Russian’s with great success. General Wopersnow is killed. Dated Schmotseiffen, 24 July 1759. (folio 231b)

335. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Particulars of the action. From the misbehaviour of two regiments of infantry. General Wedel has retired to Crossen. The King of Prussia will probably assume the command himself. The King still intends, in case of success, to send Prince Henry with an army into Cassel. Dated Schmotseiffen, 24 July 1759. (folio 232)

336. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Further particulars of the action. The first attack of General Wedel was successful, and he became master of the field, but by reason of the misconduct of part of the infantry he since retreated beyond Crossen, which is now occupied by Russians. The King of Prussia is gone to join Wedel’s army, and Prince Henry of Prussia is arrived to command in his absence. Advantages gained by General Fouquet over General de Ville. Force of the army to act against the Russians. Dated Schmotseiffen., 29 July 1759. (folio 232b)

337. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. March of the King of Prussia. Position of Marshal Daun and Prince Henry continue nearly the same. General de Ville has retired into Bohemia. The loss of the Prussians in the late action is more considerable that at first imagined, and General Wedel is blamed for attacking rashly. Dated Schmotseiffen, 2 August 1759. (folio 234)

338. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of the movements of the armies from the 3rd to the 10th of August. Success of the King of Prussia against the rear guard of General Haddick’s corps. The Austrians fire Victory for the advantage obtained on the 23rd over General Wedel. Victory gained by Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick over the French. General Laudon has joined the Russians, who are in possession of Frankfurt. Dated Schmotseiffen, 10 August 1759. (folio 235)

339. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. All means of intelligence from the King of Prussia’s army interrupted. Journal of the movements of the forces under Prince Henry and Marshal Daun from the 11th to the 15th. Dated Schmotseiffen, 15 August 1759. (folio 236b)

340. Letter to Lord Stormont at Warsaw. (Secret). In consequence of all communication with the King of Prussia being interrupted, Prince Henry is anxious to learn from His Lordship all the information he is possessed of relative to His Majesty. Dated Schmotseiffen, 19 August 1759. (folio 238)

341. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of operations from the 16th to the 21st August. Various reports of the action of the King of Prussia with the Russians, chiefly unfavourable. Dated Schmotseiffen, 21 August 1759. (folio 238b)

342. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal continued from the 21st to the 31st. Further particulars and information concerning the action of the 12th before Frankfurt, in which the King of Prussia was beaten. March of the army under Prince Henry to Sagan. Dated Sagan, 31 August 1759. (folio 241)

343. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private). Prince Henry has taken possession of Lauban, Marg-Lissa, and Gorlitz, and destroyed some magazines. Dresden is lost. The communication with the King of Prussia still very uncertain. Dated Gorlitz, 14 September 1759. (folio 242b) To a duplicate of this letter is added on the 18th a few more particulars. The King of Prussia is at Waldo. Detachments sent by Marshal Daun to Moska. (folio 243)

344. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Journal of Prince Henry’s army from the 1st to the 23rd of September, including notices of the King of Prussia’s army. Dated Camp of Hermsdorff near Gorlitz, 23 September 1759. (Folio 243b)

345. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. March of Prince Henry to Hoyerswerda, and surprise of the corps of General Vela, who is taken prisoner. The King of Prussia was advanced on the 24th to Nustadt in Silesia. Dated Hoyerswerda, 27 September 1759. (folio 249)

346. Letter to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Number of Prisoners capture at Hoyerswerda. March of Prince Henry. Account of action on the 21st between the Austrians and General Fink’s army. Marshall Daun is advanced to Bischoffswerda. The Russians are said to have quitted General Laudon, and to repass the Oder. Dated Elsterweda, 1 October 1759. (folio 250)