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Volume VI. Copies of Mr. Mitchell’s [Andrew Mitchell] letters on public business, from 3 Nov 1761 to 31 Dec 1763. Folio.

1. To the Earl of Bute [John Stuart]. General Platen [Dubislaw Friedrich von Platen] has penetrated to Damme, a fortress on the right of the Oder, opposite to Stettin. His vanguard has been captured by a superior force of Russians. The King of Prussia [Frederick II, the Great] and General London remain at Strehlen and Freyburg. The detached corps under General Beck, will join Marshall Dann, who will then begin to act. Prince Henry is still at Schlettan. The Princess Ferdinand of Prussia is brought to bed of a Princess. Magdeburg, 3 Nov 1761.

2. To the same. It is reported that the arriere-guard of General Platen has also been captured by a superior force. Junction of General Beck and Marshal Dann asserted to have taken place. Affair of the posts between Berlin and Dantzig, forming the subject of the letter to Mr. Keith, of 14 Oct. Magdeburg, 7 Nov 1761.

3. To the same. The detachment sent to Succour Glogan, under General Schenckendorff, is to join the corps of General Platen. The Russians have invested, as well, the town of Colbug, as the camp of the Prince of Wurtemberg. The Austrians attack the advanced posts of Prince Henry’s army, in consequence of which the Prince has moved from Schlettan to Branitz. Magdeburg, 10 Nov 1761. f. 2b.

4. To the same (private). The King of Prussia is greatly affected at the resignation of Mr. Pitt, but is much pleased with the assurances of the King of England, and the proceedings of the English ministers. Magdeburg, 10 Nov 1761. f. 3.

5. To Mr. Keith [Sir Robert Keith] at Petersburg. Count Finckenstein [Carl Willhelm Finck] desires some account of a M. de Saldern, who has lately gone to Petersburg, attached to the person of the Great Duke. Magdeburg, 10 Nov 1761. f. 3b.

6. To the Earl of Bute. Marshall Butterlin and General Fermor, with the gross of the Prussian Army, are retired into Poland. Want of provisions in the Duke of Wurtemberg’s army. Nothing new from the King of Prussia or Prince Henry. Magdeburg, 14 Nov 1761. f. 4.

7. To the same. A courier despatched by Count Finckenstein carries the full powers to the Prussian ministers in England for signing the treaty with the ensuing year. Magdeburg, 14 Nov 1761. f. 4b.

8. To the same. Several ships laden with provisions have got into the harbour of Colberg. Movements in the camp of General Romanzow seem to indicate a retreat. Magdeburg, 17 Nov 1761. f. 5.

9. To the same. Count Finckenstein’s approbation of the King of England’s speech in Parliament. Mr. Mitchell assists at the christening of the young Princess, daughter to Prince Ferdinand. Magdeburg, 21 Nov 1761. f. 5b.

10. To the same. Movements of the Austrians under Marshal Dann. The Duke of Wurtemburg has left his camp, and marched to Grieffenberg, where he was joined by General Platen. The Russian generals have stopped towards the frontier of Pomerania. A report that General Romanzow had moved from his entrenchments. Magdeburg, 25 Nov 1761. f. 6b.

11. To the same (secret). Mr. Mitchell has communicated to Count Finckenstein the declaration of the Landgrave of Hesse to the King of England, respecting his inability to recruit the troops in his Majesty’s service. Statement at length of the strength of the Prussian armies, and the means possessed by the King of Prussia of supplying deficiencies. Magdeburg. 25 Nov 1761. f. 7b.

12. To the same. The King of Prussia and Prince Henry remain in the same position. General Romanzow’s retreat is not confirmed, and it is feared the post may facilitate his attempts against Colberg. Magdeburg, 1 Dec 1761. f. 12.

13. To the same. Further account of General Romanzow’s proceedings against Colberg. Magdeburg, 5 Dec 1761. f. 12b.

14. To the same. It is thought the army at Shehlen will go into winter quarters. Treachery of the commissaries in not filling the magazines in Saxony. The King of Prussia has ordered the release of two of the generals put under arrest at Magdeburg. General cartel of exchange of prisoners has yet been arranged. Magdeburg, 8 Dec 1761. f. 13b.

15. To the same. Particulars of a plot arranged by one Wargotsch to seize the King of Prussia in his quarters. Prince Henry has put part of his army in cantonment. Colberg still holds out, and General Romanzow has been again repulsed. Magdeburg, 12 Dec 1761. f. 14b.

16. To the same (separate). In compliance with his Lordship’s instructions, Mr. Mitchell has applied to Count Finckenstein in the King of England’s name, to desire a stop may be put to the ravages committed by the Prussian troops in the dominion of the duchy of Mecklenbourg-Schwerin. Magdeburg, 12 Dec 1761. f. 16b.

17. To the same (printed). Relative to the terms of the subsidy to be given to the King of Prussia, in case of a separate peace with France. Magdeburg, 12 Dec 1761. f. 17.

18. To the same. The King of Prussia entered Breslaw on the 9, and judicial citations have been issued against the conspirator Wargotsch, and his associate. The armies of Prince Henry, and of the Empire, are gone into quarters of cantonment. Magdeburg, 15 Dec 1761.

19. To the same. The Court of Vienna has made a sort of reform in the army, which has occasioned murmuring. It is feared Colberg will be lost, as General Romanzow is too strongly posted to be attacked. Magdeburg, 19 Dec 1761. f. 19.

20. To the same (private). Substance of a conversation with Count Finckenstein, relative to the separate peace with France. The King of Prussia has directed his ministers in England to represent how inconvenient it would be for him to receive a subsidy in money only, and also to insist on an express article being made, for the restitution of the King of Prussia’s dominions in Westphalia by the French. Mr. Mitchell pretends ignorance on both these topics. Magdeburg, 19 Dec 1761. f. 20.

21. To the same. Prince Henry still continues at Barmitz. It is said General Platen has received orders to join the Prince, with part of the army of the Duke of Wurtemberg, whenever the affairs in Pomerania will admit of it. Mr. Mitchell enclosed letters from Prince Ferdinand to the Landgrave of Hesse and the answer, relative to the difficulties made by the latter with regards to recruiting the troops for the next campaign. Magdeburg, 22 Dec 1761. f. 21.

22. To the same. Reports that Colberg has capitulated, and that a convention for a cessation of hostilities during the winter is almost concluded. General Platen marches to join Prince Henry. Magdeburg, 26 Dec 1761. f. 22.

23. To the same (separate). A courier is despatched to the Prussian ministers in England, with the new full powers with regard to the stipulations for a separate peace between England, with the new full powers with regard to the stipulations for a separate peace between England and France. Magdeburg, 26 Dec 1761. f. 22b.

24. To the same. The surrender of Colberg is confirmed by private letters. General Platen’s corps was expected to arrive at Berlin on the

28. General Seydlitz is sent to Leipzig. Magdeburg, 29 Dec 1761. f. 23.

25. To the King of Prussia. A letter of compliment on the discovery of Wargotsch’s plot. Mr. Mitchell informs his Majesty the sum of 12 million has been raised in England for the service of the ensuing year. Magdeburg, 31 Dec 1761. (French). f. 23b.

26. To the Earl of Bute. Satisfaction at the completion of the subscription for twelve million. Various reports respecting the loss of Colberg. Magdeburg. 2 Jan 1762.

27. To the same. Prince Henry has removed his quarters to Hoff. General Platen marched from Berlin on the 2nd. General Faden remains at Munchenberg. The Duke of Wurtemberg’s corps is to take winter quarters in the duchy of Mecklenberg. Magdeburg, 5 Jan 1762. f. 25.

28. To the King of Prussia. Account of the rupture between the Crowns of England and Spain, and declaration of war. Magdeburg, 9 Jan 1762. (French). f. 25b.

29. To the same (very secret). The kingdom of Portugal is threatened with an invasion, in case it should not accede to the treaty with Spain and France. In consequence, the aid of England has been solicited and granted, and the King of Portugal wishes the Duke of Bevern to command his troops, with the permission of the King of Prussia. Magdeburg, 9 Jan 1762. f. 26b.

30. To the Earl of Bute. General Platen is expected at Leipzig. Mr. Mitchell has communicated his Lordship’s despatches of the 29 to Count Finckenstein, and sent messengers to the King of Prussia and Prince Henry. Magdeburg, 9 Jan 1762. f. 27b.

31. To the same (private). Mr. Mitchell’s fears the King of Prussia may not be able to spare the Duke of Bevern. Magdeburg, 9 Jan 1762. f. 28.

32. To the same. Disposition of the Prussian troops to save Berlin from the insults of the Russians. The King of Prussia has sent commissaries into that part of Saxony remaining in his possession to raise contributions. M. Verelst arrives from Berlin. Magdeburg, 12 Jan 1762. f. 28b.

33. To the same. Mr. Mitchell acknowledges the receipt of the Earl of Egremont’s answer to Count Fuentes, and the declaration of war against Spain. M. Verelst leaves Magdeburg. Magdeburg, 16 Jan 1762. f. 29.

34. To the same (private and most secret). Substance of a conversation held with Count Finckenstein relative to the terms of the Prussian subsidiary treaty, arising from letters written by the Prussian ministers in England. Magdeburg, 16 Jan 1762. f. 30.

35. To the same. Mr. Mitchell acknowledges the receipt of his Lordship’s despatch of the 8th. Mr. Mitchell’s health will not permit him to attempt a journey to Breslaw. Prince Lobkowitz and Prince Leichtenstein are arrived, having been summoned to return as prisoners from their liberty of parole. Magdeburg, 19 Jan 1762. f. 31.

36. To the same. The officers sent to recruit, have succeeded better than was expected. The Prussian commissaries at Leipzig demand 3 million of Crowns. Marshal Dann is gone to Vienna, and General O’Donnel commands in his absence. Supplies of the army, and a new coinage at Breslaw. Mr. Mitchell encloses a letter from the Princess Amelia, Abbess of Quedlinbourg, to the King of England, relative to certain feifs held by the elector of Hanover. Magdeburg, 21 Jan 1762.

37. To the same (separate and secret). Mr. Mitchell encloses copies of his letter to the King of Prussia, and His Majesty’s answer, relative to the Duke of Bevern. Magdeburg, 21 Jan 1762. f. 32.

38. To the same (most secret). Substance of private conversations held with Count Finckenstein on the Prussian subsidy, and the suggestion that the King of Prussia was taking steps to make a peace with the Court of Vienna, to the exclusion of England. Magdeburg, 21 Jan 1762. f. 32b.

39. To the same (private). The means to be taken to keep the Landgrave of Hesse in the alliance, and the fear of Count Finckenstein, that the refusal of England in the affair of Hanover, might drive the Landgrave to contrary measures. Magdeburg, 21 Jan 1762. f. 35.

40. To the same (separate). Intelligence of the death of the Empress of Russia on the 5th instant. Magdeburg, 21 Jan 1762. f. 35b.

41. To the same (very secret). The wishes of Count Finckenstein that England should improve the event of the Empress’s death, and particulars of the Great Duke’s conduct before he became Emperor. Magdeburg, 21 Jan 1762. f. 36b.

42. To the same. Further particulars relative to the notification of the Empress of Russia’s death to various courts. Magdeburg, 23 Jan 1762.

43. To Mr. Keith, at Petersburg. Mr. Mitchell encloses a paper (a copy of which is annexed) containing instructions from the King of Prussia to Mr. Keith, to elicit, as far as possible, the intentions of the Court of Petersburg. Mr. Mitchell strongly recommends it, etc. The thanks of Count Finckenstein are presented for the information relative to M. de Saldern. Magdeburg, 24 Jan 1762. f. 37b.

44. To the Earl of Bute. It is reported that the Russian Minister at the Court of Warsaw had declared to the King of Poland [Frederic Augustus II], that the new Emperor was resolved to remain firm in the alliance. The King of Prussia has desired his nephew, the Prince of Prussia to join him at Breslaw. Magdeburg, 26 Jan 1762. f. 39.

45. To the same (secret). Mr. Mitchell mentions his having sent a messenger to Mr. Keith, with instructions from the King of Prussia. Magdeburg, 26 Jan 1762. f. 40.

46. To the same (private). Account of letters that have passed between the King of Prussia and the Duke of Bevern. The Duke asks leave to quit the service. Magdeburg, 26 Jan 1762. f. 40b.

47. To the same. Mr. Gowdowitz, Chamberlain of Peter III of Russia, arrives at Magdeburg. Particulars of the Emperor of Russia’s accession, etc. Magdeburg, 30 Jan 1762. f. 41.

48. To the same (secret). Detail of conversations held by Count Finckenstein and Mr. Mitchell with Brigadier Gowdowitz, relative to his orders. Pacific disposition of the new Emperor apparent from Mr. Keith’s letter. Count Finckenstein in his despatch to the King of Prussia suggests several modes of conciliating the Emperor. Magdeburg, 30 Jan 1762. f. 42.

49. To the same (private). It is highly probable a war will take place between Russia and Denmark, on account of the new Emperor’s pretensions on Sleswick. The advance also made by the Emperor towards reconciliation with Prussia, shows he is tired of the allegiance with Austria and France, and intends to quit it. Magdeburg, 30 Jan 1762. f. 43b.

50. To the same. Count Finckenstein receives a letter from the King of Prussia, in which his Majesty declares he had never thought of meeting with any power without consulting England, and directs his minister to concert with Mr. Mitchell the means of accommodating everything relative to the subsidy. Annexed is a copy of a note of the instructions sent by Count Finckenstein to the Prussian ministers in England. Magdeburg, 31 Jan 1762. f. 44b.

51. To the same. Mr. Mitchell acknowledges the receipt of the King of England’s speech in Parliament, and the addresses of both Houses. Letters from Russia confirm the favourable disposition of that court. Magdeburg, 2 Feb 1762. f. 47.

52. To Mr. Keith, at Petersburg. So soon as the King of Prussia had received notice of the advances of the new Emperor, his Majesty ordered all the Russian prisoners to be forthwith set at liberty, without ransom. Orders have also been issued to the Prussian generals for a cessation of hostilities, and all exactions on the country of Zerbst are suspended. The King of Prussia intends to send an officer of distinction to felicitate their Imperial Majesties on their accession. Annexed is an extract of a letter from the King of Prussia to Count Finckenstein, expressing his Majesty’s wishes that Mr. Keith should not oppose the new Emperor in his views on Denmark. Magdeburg, 4 Feb 1762. f. 47b.

53. To the King of Prussia. Congratulations on the change of opinions in the Russian court. Magdeburg, 4 Feb 1762. (French). f. 49.

54. To the Earl of Bute. General Platen has retired to Mark Ranstadt, two miles from Leipzig. All the Russian prisoners are ordered to be sent to Stellin, to be delivered without ransom. A cessation of hostilities is agreed to in Pomerania. Magdeburg, 6 Feb 1762. f. 50.

55. To the same (separate). Mr. Mitchell encloses copies of his letter to Mr. Keith. The King of Prussia has desired to Brigadier Gowdowitz at Breslaw. Magdeburg, 6 Feb 1762. f. 50b.

56. To the same. Brigadier Gowdowitz intends to wait on the King of Prussia, after he has executed his commission with the Prince of Zerbst. Consternation at Copenhagen, occasioned by the death of the Empress, M. de St. Germain, advises they should prepare for war, and cultivate the friendship of England. The French faction at Stockholm is enraged with the Swedish minister at Petersburg. Magdeburg, 9 Feb 1762. f. 51.

57. To the same. General Chernichew [Count Zacharias von Tschernichew] is to separate from the Austrians, and pass the Oder, through Poland. Magdeburg, 10 Feb 1762. f. 52.

58. To Mr. Keith, at Petersburg. Account of Baron Goltz and General Lentuhis, two of the persons that have been named for the mission to Petersburg. Magdeburg, 10 Feb 1762. f. 52.

59. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell encloses a letter from Count Hordt, and the copy of another from Mr. Keith. Magdeburg, 12 Feb 1762. (French). f. 53.

60. To the Earl of Bute. The Russian prisoners are gone to Rettin. The commandment of Glogan, by the King of Prussia’s command, has offered to General Chernichew every convenience for the quartering of his troops. Baron Goltz is appointed to the mission to Petersburg. Brigadier Gowdowitz (or Himtowicz) is on his way to Dresden. The French faction at Stockholm is expected to be entirely routed. A copy of Mr. Keith’s letter is enclosed. Magdeburg, 12 Feb 1762. f. 53b.

61. To Mr. Keith, at Petersburg. Mr. Mitchell encloses an extract from the King of Prussia’s letter of the 9th instant relative to the appointment of Baron Goltz, and the powers given him. Magdeburg, 15 Feb 1762. f. 54b.

62. To the Earl of Bute. Count Chernichew had not separated from the Austrians so late as the 9th instant. Mr. Mitchell forwards a packet from Petersburg to General Yorke, containing an arrangement by which Mr. Gross is to remain at the Hague, and Count Worongow to succeed Prince Galitzin in England. Magdeburg, 15 Feb 1762. f. 55.

63. Copy of a letter from the King of Prussia to Mr. Mitchell referred to in the preceding letter. Breslaw, 9 Feb 1762. (French). f. 55b.

64. To the Earl of Bute. The Russians have not yet separated from the Austrians. Count Bruhl is endeavouring to excite the jealousy of the Poles, at the understanding between the courts of Russia and Prussia. Magdeburg, 20 Feb 1762.

65. To the same. Character of General Chernichew, and his attachment to the Austrians. Marshal Dann is expected at Dresden, and it is believed the campaign will open as soon as the season will permit. The funds of the Empress Queen have failed. Magdeburg, 23 Feb 1762. f. 56b.

66. To the same (secret). The courts of Warsaw and Vienna hope to raise disturbances in Russia by means of the clergy, who are better affected to Ivan, than Peter III. Indiscreetness of the King of Prussia in writing too openly to the Marquis l’Argens. Magdeburg, 23 Feb 1762. f. 57.

67. Copy of a letter of the King of Prussia to Mr. Mitchell, referred to in the preceding letter to Lord Bute. The King intends to send the order of the Black Eagle to the Emperor of Russia. Breslaw, 17 Feb 1762. (French). f. 58.

68. To Mr. Wroughton [Thomas Wroughton]. Congratulations on his being appointed resident at the court of Petersburg. Favourable disposition of the Emperor towards England and Prussia. The Emperor has declared the Russian nobility to be free, and has remitted a heavy duty on salt. Release of the Russian prisoners, and appointment of Baron Goltz. Magdeburg, 24 Feb 1762. f. 58b.

69. To Mr. Keith, at Petersburg. The order of the Black Eagle will be sent forthwith. M. de Gowdowitz has arrived at Breslaw, and been received in a distinguished manner by the King of Prussia, who intends to celebrate the Emperor’s birthday. M. de Chernichew has not yet separated from the Austrians. Count Bruhl’s endeavours in Poland, and the hopes of France and Vienna to raise disturbances in Russia. Magdeburg, 24 Feb 1762. f. 59b.

70. To the same. Arrival of Brigadier Hutowicz at Breslaw. The Cossacks have plundered a village on the Oder, but restitution has been made by the Russian General, and the offenders punished. In Saxony everything remains in the same situation. Magdeburg, 27 Feb 1762. f. 60b.

71. To the same (private). Mr. Mitchell is surprised at the appointment of Mr. Wroughton, whose assistance to Mr. Keith is not required. The Brigadier Hutowicz spoke of Mr. Wroughton as ‘un etourdi, et reconnu pur tel par toute la Cour.’ Magdeburg, 27 Feb 1761. f. 61b.

72. To the same. No accounts yet of the movement of General Chernichew. Brigadier Hutowicz is returned to Petersburg. Consternation at Copenhagen, least the King of Prussia should allow the Russians to march through his dominions to Slesevic. Favourable expressions of the Emperor towards a place. Magdeburg, 2 Mar 1762. f. 62.

73. To the Earl of Brute (separate and secret). Account of what passed between the King of Prussia and Brigadier Hutowicz. Magdeburg, 2 Mar 1762. f. 62b.

74. To the same (secret). Substance of a conversation with Count Finckenstein, on the expediency of concluding a separate peace between Russia and Prussia, previous to a general negotiation. Magdeburg, 2 Mar 1762. f. 63.

75. To Mr. Keith, at Petersburg. An order is arrived from Prince Wolkousky, to agree to a general armistice between the Russians and Prussians, and to deliver the Prussian prisoners without ransom. M. Gross had got as far as Holvoct-Sluys before the letter could reach him, but is returned to the Hague. Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of his private letter to Lord Brute of the 27th ult. Magdeburg, 5 Mar 1762. f. 64.

76. To the King of Prussia. The course of General Chernichew’s delay in marching is ascribed to a want of money. Mr. Mitchell suggests to his Majesty, from Mr. Keith, that to reward the services of the Duke of Holstein, and M. de Saldern, the King should notice them in his letters to the Emperor, and Mr. Mitchell proposes in addition, that the Duke of Holstein should be empowered to confer the Order of the Black Eagle on the Emperor. Mr. Keith recommends that the Prussian minister sent to Petersburg should not devote himself to the Empress, who is suspected to be indisposed towards the Prussians’ cause. Magdeburg, 6 Mar 1762. (French). f. 62b.

77. To the Earl of Brute. Letters from the Duke of Bevern mention an order received by Prince Wolstonsky for a general armistice, and for a release of the Prussian prisoners. It is reported the Emperor of Russia intends to give the duchy of Coruland to the Duke of Holstein. In Saxony, everything is quiet. M. Verelst is arrived from the Hague. Magdeburg, 6 Mar 1762. f. 65b.

78. To the same (secret). Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of his letter to the King of Prussia. The instructions given to Baron Goltz are yet unknown, even to Count Finckenstein. A want of money both in Russia and Prussia. Magdeburg, 7 Mar 1762. f. 66b.

79. To Mr. Keith, formerly preceptor to the Emperor. The French party found their hopes on the interest of the Great Chancellor, and one Wolkoff, Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Magdeburg, 8 Mar 1762. f. 67b.

80. To the Earl of Bute. The Duchess Dowager of Brunswick Wolfenbussle, is dead. M. Verelst sets out for Berlin. Magdeburg, 9 Mar 1762. f. 63.

81. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell, in the name of the King of England, offers congratulations on the prospect of reconciliation with Russia, and renews the entreaty, that the Duke of Bevern may be permitted to command the troops of the King of Portugal. In a postscript, Mr. Mitchell stated he has taken the liberty of sending two barilets of caviar to his Majesty. Magdeburg, 12 Mar 1762. (French). f. 68b.

82. To the Earl of Bute. The Duke of Bevern has gone to Stargart to settle with Prince Wolkensky everything relative to the armistice, and reciprocal delivery of prisoners. Letters from Saxony state several regiments to have marched from Marshal Dann’s army to reinforce General London. Magdeburg, 13 Mar 1762. f. 69.

83. To the same (secret). The King of Prussia intends to write to his ministers in England the particulars of Baron Goltz’s instructions, after the receipt of letters from the Baron. Count Finckenstein is much grieved at the contents of the Prussian despatches from England, and thinks the King may act passionately. Magdeburg, 13 Mar 1762. f. 69b.

84. To Mr. Keith, at Petersburg. Mr. Mitchell repeats the suggestions made to the King of Prussia, relative to the Duke of Holstein, and M. de Saldern. Remarks on the King’s letter to the Duke. Substance of a letter of the King of Prussia, stating 1. That orders have been given to the Baukers at Berlin and Breslaw, to facilitate the payment of bills of exchange remitted for the use of General Chernichew’s army; 2. That the King approves of Count Keyserlingk; and 3. That Baron Goltz is well qualified for the post he is placed in, but may be replaced, if not agreeable to the Russian court. Magdeburg, 15 Mar 1762. f. 70.

85. Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter to the Duke of Holstein [George-Louis, Prince of Holstein-Gottorp], referred to in the preceding letter. Breslaw, 8 Mar 1762. (French). f. 71b.

86. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell encloses an extract of a letter from Mr. Keith. General Verner is well received at the court of Russia, but the Count Mercy, ambassador from Vienna, has not been able to procure an audience. Magdeburg, 16 Mar 1762. (French). f. 72b.

87. To the Earl of Bute. The Prussian officers are gone to recruit in the Cantons now in possession of the Russians. The Prince of Prussia is gone to Breslaw. Magdeburg, 16 Mar 1762. f. 73.

88. To the same. Eight regiments have marched from Marshal Dann’s army to reinforce General London, and more are expected to follow. No account yet that General Chernichew had begun his march. Magdeburg, 17 Mar 1762.

89. To the same (private). The King of Prussia has sent for Count Finckenstein to Breslaw, being, as his Majesty writes, on the point of concluding a peace with Russia. Reasons why the peace cannot be so quickly arranged. If Mr. Mitchell’s health will permit, he intends also to proceed to Breslaw. Magdeburg, 17 Mar 1762. f. 74.

90. To the same (separate). Mr. Mitchell sends copies of Mr. Keith’s letter of the 23 Feb of the King of Prussia’s answer to Mr. Mitchell’s, Mar 10 (marked B), and of Mr. Mitchell’s letter to Mr. Keith of the 15th instant with the letter of the King of Prussia to the Duke of Holstein. Magdeburg, 17 Mar 1762. f. 75.

91. Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter, marked B, referred to the preceding letter to Lord Bute, the substance of which was given in the letter to Mr. Keith, of the 15th instant. Breslaw, 10 Mar 1762. (French). f. 76.

92. To the Earl of Bute. Count Finckenstein is gone to Breslaw. Mr. Mitchell encloses the copy of a letter from Mr. Keith, and the declaration of the Emperor of Russia to the foreign ministers at his court. Magdeburg, 19 Mar 1762. f. 77b.

93. To the same (separate). The King of Prussia has granted leave to the Duke of Bevern to take the command of the troops of the King of Portugal. Magdeburg, 19 Mar 1762. f. 78.

94. Copy of a letter from the King of Prussia to Mr. Mitchell referred to in the preceding letter to Lord Bute. Breslaw, 16 Mar 1762. (French).

95. To M. de Finckenstein, at Breslaw. Mr. Keith appears well pleased with the conduct of Baron Goltz. Mr. Wroughton had not arrived at Petersburg on the 11th. Letters are enclosed from Mr. Keith and Baron Goltz. Magdeburg, 23 Mar 1762. f. 79.

96. To the same (secret and confidential). The Emperor of Russia has resolved to negotiate with Denmark, but has requested to know, through Mr. Keith, what assistance he may expect from England, in case of a rupture. The negotiation of Baron Goltz proceeds rapidly. The Emperor avows his intention of giving up the conquests made during the war. Baron Goltz has proposed in addition (probably according to his secret instructions) that the Emperor should cede Silesia to the King of Prussia, and, as an equivalent, the duchy of Sleswick shall be guaranteed to Russia. Magdeburg, 23 Mar 1762. (French). f. 79b.

97. To the Earl of Bute. Congratulations on the landing of the English in Martinico. The Prussian officers are to recruit in the Cantons now in the hands of the Russians. Magdeburg, 23 Mar 1762. f. 80.

98. To the same. Mr. Mitchell encloses the letter from Mr. Keith. Reports at Berlin relative to the peace. Magdeburg, 25 Mar 1762. f. 80b.

99. To the same (private). Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of his secret letter to Count Finckenstein. Probabilities that a peace will be concluded between Russia and Prussia on any terms. Mr. Mitchell suggests it may be proper to dissemble, and appear satisfied with the want of openness evinced in the course of this affair by the King of Prussia. Magdeburg, 25 Mar 1762.

100. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell will endeavour to remove the suspicions probably formed at his court on account of his Majesty’s silence with respect to the negotiation. The English have landed in the Isle of Martinico. Magdeburg, 27 Mar 1762. (French). f. 82b.

101. To Mr. Eichel. Mr. Mitchell acknowledges the receipt of the King of Prussia’s letter, and the cypher. Magdeburg, 27 Mar 1762. (French). f. 83.

103. To the Earl of Bute. It is reported that Count Hardt, who was a prisoner at Petersburg, and had obtained leave to return to Breslaw, has been re-dispatched to the Emperor. Magdeburg, 30 Mar 1762. f. 83b.

104. To Mr. Keith, at Petersburg. Mr. Mitchell desires him in his correspondence to distinguish between the communications made to him from Baron Goltz by the King of Prussia’s order, and the confidential communications of the Baron’s jealousy of the King of Prussia in the English court. There can be no truth in the report of Prince Galitzin, of England’s intending to make peace with Vienna, at the expense of the King of Prussia. Magdeburg, 2 Apr 1762. f. 84.

105. To the Earl of Bute. Mr. Mitchell encloses copies of the King of Prussia’s letter of 22 Mar, of the answer to it, and of the letter to Mr. Keith. Magdeburg, 2 Apr 1762. f. 85.

106. Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter, referred to in the preceding letter to Lord Bute, containing his Majesty’s excuses for not communicating to England the instructions given to Baron Goltz. Breslaw, 22 Mar 1762. (French).

107. To the Earl of Bute. Additional congratulations on the success in Martinico. M. de Chernichew has at length begun his march into Poland, and has dined with the King of Prussia at Breslaw. It is reported, a part of Prince Henry’s army will march into Silesia. Magdeburg, 6 Apr 1762. f. 86.

108. To the Count de Finckenstein, at Breslaw. The Emperor of Russia has refused to receive Mr. Wroughton, and, in consequence, letters of repeal have been sent to Petersburg from England. Magdeburg, 10 Apr 1762. (French). f. 86b.

109. To the Duke of Bevern [Augustus William, Duke of Brunswic and Lüneburg-Bevern], at Stettin. Mr. Mitchell informs his Highness of what has passed relative to the command in Portugal. He entreats the Duke to make no fixed resolution until the propositions come in a formal shape from the two courts. Magdeburg, 28 Mar 1762. (French). f. 87. (N.B. The above letter is misplaced according to the order of date).

110. To the same. Mr. Mitchell, by order of his court, encloses a letter to the Duke from M. de Mello, the Portuguese envoy at London. The Duke is requested to embark immediately with his suite for England, and to facilitate the transport of his equipage, an English frigate will be sent to Hamburgh. Mr. Mitchell is also requested to furnish the money requisite for the expenses, etc. Magdeburg, 10 Apr 1762. (French). f. 87b.

111. To the same (secret). Mr. Mitchell encloses copies of the letters between the King of Prussia and himself, relative to the Duke. Mr. Mitchell has received from the King a copy of the Duke’s letter of the 20 Mar, to forward to England, but has deferred doing so, until the final determination of his Highness is known. Magdeburg, 10 Apr 1762. (French). f. 88.

112. To the Earl of Bute. Mr. Mitchell acknowledges the receipt of his Lordship’s despatch of the 26 Mar, and regards the communication had not been sooner made. Magdeburg, 10 Apr 1762. f. 88b.

113. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell returns thanks in the name of the King of England, for the King’s permission to the Duke of Bevern, to proceed to Portugal. Mr. Mitchell also expresses his sense of the honour conferred by the King’s addressing to him his Epitre Philosophique sur l’origine du mal. Magdeburg, 13 Apr 1762. (French). f. 88b.

114. To the Count de Finckenstein, at Breslaw. It is Mr. Mitchell’s intention to proceed to Breslaw, so soon as he shall be informed of the surest road. Magdeburg, 13 Apr 1762. f. 89.

115. To the Earl of Bute. Mr. Mitchell proposes to set out immediately for Berlin. Count Finckenstein is uneasy on account of a certain postscript of one of the King of Prussia’s letters (relative to the Emperor of Russia) having appeared in the English newspapers. Magdeburg, 14 Apr 1762. f. 89b.

116. To the same (private). Mr. Mitchell expresses his intention to obey the instructions of his Lordship, to complain to the King of Prussia of the conduct of his ministers in England. Mr. Mitchell is of opinion the misunderstanding of the two courts has arisen from the Prussian ministers themselves. Magdeburg, 14 Apr 1762. f. 90.

117. To the same. The Duke of Bevern has positively refused to accept the command in Portugal, offered to him. Magdeburg, 16 Apr 1762. f. 90b.

118. To M. de Mello [Dom Martines de Mello Y Castro], Portuguese minister at London. The Duke of Bevern’s refusal to accept the command. Mr. Mitchell encloses a letter from the Duke to M. Mello. Magdeburg, 16 Apr 1762. (French). f. 91.

119. To the Earl of Bute. Letters are received from Petersburg. The conduct of Baron Goltz, since the arrival of Count Schwerin, appears very extraordinary. The court party, in Suxden, have gained the superiority, and an armistice is concluded for two months. Berlin, 21 Apr 1762. f. 91b.

120. To Mr. Keith, at Petersburg. Acknowledgement of the receipt of his letters. Berlin, 21 Apr 1762. f. 92.

121. To the same (private and for yourself only). The confidential note of Mr. Keith has partly explained the King of Prussia’s conduit. Mr. Mitchell thinks that both courts (England and Prussia) have failed, in want of confidence. Berlin, 21 Apr 1762. f. 92.

122. To the same. Congratulations on the reduction of Martinico, and submission of St. Lucia. Mr. Mitchell has waited on the King of Prussia, but had no opportunity of speaking to him in private. Breslaw, 28 Apr 1762. f. 92b.

123. To the same. Mr. Mitchell encloses the copy of his letter to Mr. Keith. Nothing more has been said by the King of Prussia or Count Finckenstein relative to the negotiation at Petersburg. Breslaw, 2 May 1762. f. 93.

124. To the Earl of Bute (secret). Account of what passed between Count Finckenstein and Mr. Mitchell since his arrival, and substance of an audience obtained of the King of Prussia. Change of behaviour in the Count. The King of Prussia complains that an insinuation had been made to Prince Galitzin from the court of England, tending to defeat the negotiations at Petersburg, and proposing to the court of Vienna, considerable cessions of the Prussian Dominions. This is the cause of the silence kept with respect to Baron Goltz’s instructions. Mr. Mitchell complains of the Prussian ministers, and the King promises to send them proper instructions. Negotiation with England and France. Prussian subsidy not mentioned by the King. Peace is on the point of being concluded between Prussia, Russia, and Sweden. Breslaw, 3 May 1762. f. 93b.

125. To the same (private and confidential). Count Finckenstein communicates in confidence to Mr. Mitchell a paper containing an account of a conversation held by Lord Bute with Prince Galitzen, in which his Lordship stated one of the instructions given to Mr. Wroughton was to persuade the Emperor of Russia to let his troops remain in the Prussian territories, and by so doing, free the King of Prussia to make considerable cessions to the House of Austria. Mr. Mitchell supposes the paper to be a fiction. Breslaw, 3 May 1762. f. 96b.

126. To the same (private). The King of Prussia intends to write to the King of England, and will allude in general terms to the secret intelligence he has received. Breslaw, 4 May 1762. f. 97.

127. To the same (separate). Mr. Mitchell encloses a packet from Mr. Keith. The treaty at Petersburg is said to be actually signed. Breslaw, 4 May 1762. f. 97b.

128. To the same. The Prussian Army in Silesia has been reinforced by the troops under General Schmettan, and by a detachment from Prince Henry’s army, commanded by General Krokon. It is reported Marshal Dann is arrived in Silesia. Breslaw, 4 May 1762. f. 98.

129. To the same. Arrival of the troops of General Krokon and General Schenkendorff. The order of battle has been given out, and it is said the Duke of Bevern is to serve as General of Infantry. Breslaw, 9 May 1762. f. 98b.

130. To the same (secret). Mr. Mitchell complains of the alteration in the behaviour of the King of Prussia and Count Finckenstein towards him. The secret intelligence received by the King arrived towards the end of March, and had a visible effect upon his health. Strength of the Prussian Army in Silesia. General Verner has marched towards Cosel, where he is to be joined by 4,000 Tartars, to make an irruption into Moravia. Mr. Mitchell suspects the treaty at Petersburg is not yet signed. Breslaw, 9 May 1762. f. 99.

131. To the same. The Prince of Wurtemberg is expected very soon. Mr. Mitchell encloses the copy of a letter from Mr. Keith. A Prussian courier has arrived from Petersburg, but Mr. Mitchell has learnt nothing of the despatches he brought. Breslaw, 12 May 1762. f. 100.

132. To the same. The Duke of Wurtemberg, with his troops, is arrived. The King of Prussia has fixed his quarter at Bettlern, a village five miles from Breslaw. Breslaw, 16 May 1762. f. 100b.

133. To the same. Position of the Prussian and Austrian troops in Silesia. Prince Henry has attacked and forced the Austrian posts on the Mulda, and driven them out of Doblen, and Freyberg. Breslaw, 19 May 1762. f. 101.

134. To the same. Prince Henry has fixed his quarter at Freyberg. The position of the armies continues the same. On the 20th, Count Schwerin arrived from Petersburg, bringing with him the treaty of peace between the Emperor and King of Prussia, which is proclaimed with the usual solemnities. The original of the treaty is shown by Count Finckenstein to Mr. Mitchell. There are said to be no secret articles, but the Emperor has promised 15,000 men, and 1,000 Cossacks, to be commanded by General Chernichew. The Emperor has asked for a regiment in the Prussian service, which is acceded to. The ratification of the treaty has been also despatched. Breslaw, 23 May 1762. f. 101b.

135. To the same (most secret). Mr. Mitchell suspects, that the most material article of the treaty is suppressed, viz. what the King of Prussia has promised with regard to Denmark. Breslaw, 23 June 1762. f. 102b.

136. To Mr. Keith. Arrival and ratification of the treaty. Position of the Prussians and Austrians. Success of Prince Henry in Saxony. Breslaw, 26 May 1762. f. 103.

137. To the King of Prussia at Bettlern. Congratulations on the peace with Russia. Breslaw, 28 May 1762. (French). f. 104.

138. To the Earl of Bute. The armies remain in the same position. The treaty of peace between Prussia and Suxden arrived on the 28th. Besides the ordinary articles are three essential prints, detailed by Mr. Mitchell. Breslaw, 30 May 1762. f. 104b.

139. To M. de Munchausen [Baron Gerlach Adolph Munchausen], at Hanover. Count Finckenstein has written to M. le President de Bloomenthal, relative to the inhabitants of Hartz, and Halberstadt. Breslaw, 30 May 1762. f. 105.

140. To the Earl of Bute. Count Woronzow, envoy extraordinary from Petersburg to London, has arrived. The corps of General Chernichew, which is to assist the King of Prussia, is still at Thorn. The Swedish treaty is ratified, and Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy. Breslaw, 2 June 1762. f. 105b.

141. To the same. The King of Prussia remains at Bettlern, and Marshal Dann has made no movement. The Duke of Bevern has marched from Stettin to join the King of Prussia in Silesia. Prince Henry’s progress has been retarded, by an unskilful manoeuvre of General Bandemer. Breslaw, 6 June 1762. f. 106.

142. To M. de Munchausen, at Hanover. Count Finckenstein has heard that the export of grain from Holberstadt had been prohibited by Prince Henry, and had written on the subject to his Highness. Position of the troops. Breslaw, 6 June 1762. (French). f. 106b.

143. To the Earl of Bute. Count Woronzow has left Breslaw. Prince Dolgoruky is arrived from General Chernichew’s corps, and a report is spread that the Russians had begun to march. Breslaw, 9 June 1762. f. 107.

144. To Mr. Grenville [George Grenville]. Compliments on his appointment to be Secretary of State. The Austrians in the higher Silesia have been reinforced from Marshal Dann’s army. General Verner is retired to Cosel. Breslaw, 13 June 1762. f. 107b.

145. To the same (separate). Mr. Mitchell has communicated to Count Finckenstein the motives of the King of England for withholding the subsidy granted in former years to the King of Prussia, and also extracts of letters from the Earl of Bute to Mr. Keith, to prove his Lordship had never held such conversation with Prince Galitzin, as was believed. The King of Prussia has made no remark relative to the subsidy. Breslaw, 13 June 1762. f. 108b.

146. To the same. No alteration made in the position of the armies. The Duke of Bevern is arrived. The only instruction given by the Emperor of Russia to General Chernichew, was to obey implicitly the King of Prussia. Prince Repnin is named the Russian minister plenipotentiary to the King of Prussia. Breslaw, 16 June 1762. f. 108b.

147. To the same. The Russians march from Iosen, and are to pass the Oder, and encamp at Lessa. The Duke of Bevern is detached towards the higher Silesia, and will be joined by General Verner. The Emperor of Russia has accepted the regiment in the King of Prussia’s service. Breslaw, 20 June 1762. f. 109b.

148. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell encloses an extract of a letter from Mr. Keith. Mr. Keith is extremely concerned at the resolution of the Emperor to place himself at the head of his army. Breslaw, 21 June 1762. f. 110.

149. To the Right Honourable George Grenville, esquire. Lieutenant General Tanensein, commandment of Breslaw, has received orders to lay a bridge of boats over the Oder, to pass over the Cossacks. The Emperor of Russia has chosen Berlin for the place of holding a congress, under the mediation of the King of Prussia. It is reported the Czar is set out from Petersburg. The Margrave Charles of Brandenburg is dead. Breslaw, 23 June 1762. f. 110b.

150. To the same. Mr. Mitchell has made compliments, in the name of the King of England, to the King of Prussia, on the peace. The Austrians under General Draschkoivitz have been defeated at Neiss. Count Finckenstein is gone to Berlin to mediate at the congress, between the Russians and the Danes. It is believed General Romanzow has begun to march from Pomerania. Breslaw, 27 June 1762. f. 111.

151. To the same (secret). The King of Prussia has written to the Emperor to dissuade him from placing himself at the head of his army. Breslaw, 27 June 1762. f. 111b.

152. To the same. The Cossacks have passed the Oder, and joined the King of Prussia’s army. They have since attacked the Austrian outposts led by the King himself. General Chernichew’s corps has also passed the Oder. The corps of Austrians under General Beck have abandoned the neighbourhood of Ratibor, and retired to the county of Fetschew. Breslaw, 30 June 1762. f. 112.

153. To the same (separate). Strength of the Austrian and Prussian armies in Silesia and Saxony. Breslaw, 30 June 1762. f. 112.

154. To the same. Congratulations on the advantage obtained over the French near Casser, by the English. Motions of the King of Prussia and Marshal Dann. Breslaw, 4 July 1762. f. 113.

155. To the same. Movements of the King of Prussia and Marshall Dann. A report that Marshal Serbelloni has been repulsed in Saxony by Prince Henry. The auxiliary corps of Russians amounts to 23,000 men, who are paid by the Emperor, but receive forage and rations from the King of Prussia. Breslaw, 7 July 1762. f. 113b.

156. To M. Le Comte de Finckenstein, at Berlin. A copy of the treaty between Prussia and Sweden has been laid before the King of England, and Mr. Mitchell is ordered to express his Majesty’s surprise that the consent of Great Britain should not have been asked, previous to the conclusion of the treaty, and that the name, and interests, of Great Britain should have been wholly omitted and overlooked in the treaty itself. Breslaw, 10 July 1762. f. 114.

157. To the Right Honourable George Grenville, esquire. Prince Repnin has arrived, and since joined the army. Movements of the Prussian army. Breslaw, 11 July 1762. f. 114b.

158. To the same. Further motions of the Prussian and Austrian troops. Breslaw, 14 July 1762. f. 115.

159. To the same. Positions of the armies the same. Fifteen hundred recruits are on their march to join the Russian auxiliaries. M. de Saldern, one of the Russian plempotentiaries, is arrived at Berlin. Breslaw, 18 July 1762. f. 115b.

160. To the same. The armies continue in the same position behind Schweidnitz. Mr. Mitchell encloses the copy of a letter from Count Finckenstein, in answer to that of the 10 July. Breslaw, 21 July 1762. f. 116.

161. To the same. The King of Prussia attacks the right of Marshal Dann’s army with success, and compels him to retire. Schweidnitz will immediately be involved. Breslaw, 23 July 1762. f. 116b.

162. To the same (separate). A Russian courier has brought news of a revolution in Russia, and an order to General Chernichew to separate from the Prussians, and to repass the Oder. The Emperor has been seized, and obliged to abdicate the Empire, in favour of his son, appointing the Empress to be Regent during the minority. The Russians in consequence have separated from the Prussian army. Breslaw, 23 July 1762. f. 117.

163. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell requests leave to wait on his Majesty, with despatches from England. Breslaw, 28 July 1762. f. 118.

164. To Mr. Grenville. Mr. Mitchell forwards a letter from Mr. Wroughton. Breslaw, 28 July 1762. f. 118.

165. To the same. Position of the armies. The Austrians are cut off from all communication with Schweidnitz. Reports, that the Empress of Russia has discovered the last treaty, and has ordered her troops to take possession of the conquered countries of Prussia and Pomerania. Breslaw, 31 July 1762. f. 118b.

166. To M. le Comte de Finckenstein. Acknowledgement of his reply to Mr. Mitchell’s letter of 16 July. Mr. Mitchell is going to wait on the King of Prussia, at Dittsmandorff, Breslaw. 31 July 1762. f. 119.

167. To the Right Honourable George Grenville, esquire. Preparations for the siege of Schweidnitz, and situation of the troops. Breslaw, 6 Aug 1762. f. 119.

168. To the same (secret). Account of the audience held by Mr. Mitchell with the King of Prussia at Dittsmandorff. The Empress of Russia has confirmed the treaty of peace, and given up Prussia and Pomerania. The death of the late Emperor is attended with circumstances of suspicion not easy to be removed. Mr. Mitchell delivers to the King of Prussia copies of all the papers in Mr. Grenville’s despatch of the 14 July, relative to proposals made to England by the court of Versailles for a general pacification. Breslaw, 6 Aug 1762. f. 120.

169. To the same (separate and secret). Substance of conversations held with Prince Repnin, whilst at Dittmansdorff. Reports relative to the death of the Emperor, and Mr. Mitchell’s opinion of the Emperor’s real failings. Intention of the Empress to preserve the pacific treaty, with Prussia. Prince Repnin receives orders from his court to procure the King of Prussia’s views relative to a general pacification, which his Majesty avoids giving. Breslaw, 6 Aug 1762. f. 122.

170. To M. le Comte de Finckenstein. Statement of the object of Mr. Mitchell’s interview with the King of Prussia. Breslaw, 6 Aug 1762. (French). f. 124.

171. To the same. Mr. Mitchell is instructed to communicate the orders given by the King of England to his ministers at Petersburg and Copenhagen, relative to Hamburgh, viz. that that town should be allowed to preserve neutrality, and retain all its rights and privileges, and that the navigation of the Elbe should not be interrupted. Breslaw, 10 Aug 1762. (French). f. 124b.

172. To Mr. Grenville. Mr. Mitchell has complied with the instructions relative to Hamburgh. The trenches are opened before Schweidnitz. Position of the troops. Breslaw, 11 Aug 1762. f. 125.

173. To the same. Particulars of the siege of Schweidnitz. Posts occupied in the mountains by the Prussians. Breslaw, 13 Aug 1762. f. 126.

174. To the same (secret). Mr. Mitchell transmits a copy of Count Finckenstein’s reply to his letter of the 10 Aug. Remarks on the want of confidence shown by the King of Prussia, owing to the insinuations received from the late Emperor of Russia. Breslaw, 13 Aug 1762. f. 127.

175. Copy of Count Finckenstein’s letter to Mr. Mitchell, referred to in the last. The King of Prussia is surprised to find, that in the proposals made by the court of Versailles to evacuate the territories of Hesse, Brunswick, and Hanover, the fortresses of Wesel and Gueldres, and the states of the King in Westphalia, should not also have been included. With respect to the declaration of the Empress Queen, the King of Prussia can only pay attention to it, when addressed en droiture to his court. Berlin, 7 Aug 1762. f. 127b.

176. To M. le Comte de Finckenstein (confidential). Mr. Mitchell has received copies of the additional correspondence between the courts of England and Versailles, relative to the states of the King of Prussia in Westphalia, which will be forwarded to his Majesty forthwith. Breslaw, 13 Aug 1762. (French). f. 129.

177. To the King of Prussia at Dittmansdorff. Mr. Mitchell sends the papers referred to in the last letter. With respect to Wessl, Gueldres, etc., the King of England has confined himself to the measure of withdrawing reciprocally all the troops in Germany in the pay of the courts of England and France. Breslaw, 13 Aug 1762. f. 129.

178. To Mr. Grenville. Progress of the siege of Schweidnitz, and change of position in the Prussian troops. The Austrian army has been joined by General Beck, and the King of Prussia has changed his headquarter to Peterswalda, where he has been joined by the Duke of Bevern and General Verner. Breslaw, 17 Aug 1762. f. 129b.

179. To the same (secret). Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of the King of Prussia’s reply to his letter of the 13th instant. Mr. Mitchell expresses his surprise at the extraordinary reserve on the part of his Majesty. Breslaw, 17 Aug 1762. f. 130b.

180. Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter referred to in the preceding letter. Thanks for the communication of the papers. In a confidential postscript, his Majesty represents that as the French, from the success of Prince Ferdinand, would in all probability be compelled to abandon Hesse, and as the territories in their hands belonging to Brenswick and Hanover were not at all equivalent to those of Munster, Paderborn, etc., held by the English in Westphalia, that the King of Prussia’s provinces of Cleves and Guildres should be placed as a just and proper equipoise, in the way of compensation. Peterswalda, 15 Aug 1762. (French). f. 131.

181. To Mr. Grenville (most secret). Information has been received from Prince Repnin, that the King of Prussia had written to Baron Goltz, on the subject of a general pacification, but had not in the least opened himself to the Prince, which his Highness thinks his Majesty may probably repent. Breslaw, 17 Aug 1762. f. 132.

182. To the same. An attack has been made on the Duke of Bevern by Generals London, O’Donel, and Beck, but being succoured by the King of Prussia, the Austrians are defeated, with considerable loss. Breslaw, 18 Aug 1762. f. 132.

183. To the same (separate). The account given of the Austrian defeat is taken from a letter of General Tauenzin’s. Mr. Mitchell has some suspicions of its accuracy, from the silence of the King of Prussia. Breslaw, 18 Aug 1762. f. 133.

184. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Porter, late ambassador at Constantinople, is arrived, and begs to have the honour of waiting on his Majesty. Breslaw, 18 Aug 1762. (French). f. 133.

185. To Mr. Grenville. Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of Count Finckenstein’s reply to the communication relative to Hamburgh. Further particulars of the action on the 16th, which has certainly been advantageous. The siege of Schweidnitz proceeds vigorously. Mr. Porter is arrived, and wished to wait on the King of Prussia, but the King is too much occupied to see him. Breslaw, 22 Aug 1762. f. 133b.

186. To the same. Movements of the Austrians after the battle. Progress of the siege of Schweidnitz, a sketch of which is enclosed. The garrison have capitulated, but on terms which are refused. Breslaw, 25 Aug 1762. f. 134.

187. To the same. The position of the Austrians remains the same. Attempts to capitulate at Schweidnitz, and progress of the siege. Breslaw, 29 Aug 1762. f. 134b.

188. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell forwards a letter from the King of England. Breslaw, 31 Aug 1762. (French). f. 135

189. To Mr. Grenville. Congratulations on the birth of a prince in England. The King’s letters of notification have been forwarded to the King and Queen of Prussia. Enclosed is a sketch of the approaches to Schweidnitz. Breslaw, 1 Sept 1762. f. 135b.

190. To M. le Comte de Finckenstein, at Berlin. Mr. Mitchell encloses the letter of notification to the Queen of Prussia, of the birth of a prince in England. The armies keep their respective positions. Breslaw, 1 Sept 1762. f. 136.

191. To Mr. Grenville. No material alteration on the position of the armies. Progress of the siege. Breslaw, 5 Sept 1762. f. 136b.

192. To the same. The siege is likely to be of longer duration than was expected. Breslaw, 8 Sept 1762. f. 137.

193. To the same. It is affirmed, that Marshal Dann has detached General Haddick into Lusatia, in consequence of which the King of Prussia has sent General Schmettan to watch Haddick’s motions. Further dispositions towards the siege of Schweidnitz. Breslaw, 12 Sept 1762. f. 137b.

194. To the same. General Haddick is now said to have gone into Saxony to command the Austrian troops in the room of Marshal Serbelloni. Progress of the siege. Breslaw, 13 Sept 1762. f. 138.

195. To the King of Prussia, at Peterswalda. Mr. Mitchell forwards the despatches received from his court. The Kings of England and France having agreed to withdraw their respective stipendiary troops from Germany, the Duke of Bedford and the Duke of Nivernais are named ambassadors on each side to sign the preliminaries. Mr. Mitchell is ordered to remind the King of Prussia, that in reply to the reiterated instances made by the court of England, relative to his Majesty’s views in a general pacification, no answer has yet been obtained, but in general and undefined terms. The greatest attention has been paid to the King of Prussia’s interests, with regard to the territories in Westphalia, from which the French troops are to be withdrawn. These friendly offices have not been sufficiently acknowledged by the King of Prussia. Lastly, as the King of Prussia has rejected the mediation of England towards a peace with the Empress Queen, the King of England declares he will take no part whatever in that negotiation. In a postscript, some remarks are made on the ministerial letter of Count Finckenstein of the 7 Aug, and intimation is given, that in consequence of the injurious reports spread by the Prussian ministers in England, the King of England will henceforth communicate only to the King of Prussia through the English ministers residing at the Prussian court. Breslaw, 18 Sept 1762. (French). f. 138b.

196. To the King of Prussia. In reply to the insinuation made by his Majesty relative to the countries of Munster, Paderborn, etc., being placed as an equivalent for the provinces of Cleves, etc. It is intimated that the King of England has already consented to the election of the elector of Cologne to the bishopric of Munster. Mr. Mitchell regrets the length of his despatch. Breslaw, 18 Sept 1762. (French). f. 141.

197. To Mr. Grenville. Mr. Mitchell suspects, from the length of the siege of Schweidnitz, that the intention of the Austrians is to keep the King of Prussia so long employed, as to be able to attempt nothing further of consequence during the campaign. General Haddick is in Saxony. It is said Baron Goltz is recalled from Petersburg, and will be replaced by Count Solems. Breslaw, 19 Sept 1762. f. 141b.

198. To the same. No answer yet from the King of Prussia, occasioned probably by the continuance of the siege. Report of an offer to capitulate as prisoners of war. General Schmettan has taken possession of Gittan and Gorlitz, and the Austrians have occupied Budissin. Breslaw, 22 Sept 1762. f. 142.

199. To the same. Proposals of surrender made by the commandant of Schweidnitz, which are refused. Progress of the siege. Many officers think that the King of Prussia should have accepted the proposals. Breslaw, 26 Sept 1762. f. 142b.

200. To the same. Progress of the siege. Major Dyhern is sent into Saxony to raise contributions for the next campaign. Remarks on his character. Breslaw, 29 Sept 1762. f. 143.

201. To the same. Progress of the siege. It is reported the King of Prussia intends, after the reduction of Schweidnitz, to march into Saxony. The armies remain in the same position. Breslaw, 3 Oct 1762. f. 143b.

202. To the same (secret and confidential). Prince Repnin writes that the King of Poland, as a previous step towards a general pacification, had demanded the evacuation of Saxony, and neutrality for that electorate. The Austrian ambassador at Petersburg seems to approve of this, but the King of Prussia will not listen to it, and insists on the absolute evacuation of his territories in Westphalia, and of Glatz. Breslaw, 3 Oct 1762. f. 144.

203. To the same. Progress of the siege of Schweidnitz. Departure of Count Solms for Petersburg. Breslaw, 8 Oct 1762. f. 144b.

204. To the same. Mr. Mitchell encloses copies of his letter to the King of Prussia, of the 18 Sept, and of the reply of Count Finckenstein, accompanied with a memorial, by way of answer to Mr. Mitchell’s letter. Breslaw, 8 Oct 1762. f. 145.

205. Copy of Count Finckenstein’s letter, referred to in the above letter, and a copy of the long memorial accompanying it (not dated). f. 145b.

206. To Mr. Grenville (separate). Mr. Mitchell has heard again from Prince Repnin, which gives reason to suppose, that the Prince has received orders from his court to act in concert with Mr. Mitchell. The mission of Major Dyhern to Saxony arose probably from the proposal of evacuating that country. Breslaw, 8 Oct 1762. f. 150b.

207. To the same. The town of Schweidnitz has surrendered on capitulation. Some particulars of what preceded the surrender. In Saxony, Prince Henry has been attacked by General Haddick, who is repulsed with loss. Breslaw, 10 Oct 1762. f. 151.

208. To the same. Parts of the prisoners captured at Schweidnitz arrive at Breslaw. Marshal Dann has sent a detachment into the higher Silesia. General Schmettan joins the King of Prussia, on the approach of General Beck. Breslaw, 13 Oct 1762. f. 151b.

209. To the same. Further particulars respecting Schweidnitz. A copy of the articles of capitulation is enclosed. Breslaw, 17 Oct 1762. f. 152.

210. To the same. Congratulations on the capture of the Havannah. General Neuweidt is detached by the King of Prussia into Saxony. Prisoners taken at Schweidnitz. Major General Knobloch is appointed commandant of the fortress. Breslaw, 20 Oct 1762. f. 152b.

211. To the King of Prussia. Notification of the capture of Havannah, and congratulations on the surrender of Schweidnitz. Breslaw, 23 Oct 1762. f. 154b.

212. To Mr. Grenville. It is reported that General Haddick has renewed his attack on Prince Henry, but with no better success. Breslaw, 24 Oct 1762. f. 155.

213. To the same. Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of the King of Prussia’s reply to his note of 23rd instant. It is said General Haddick has compelled Prince Henry to abandon Freyberg. It is believed the King of Prussia intends to march into Saxony. Breslaw, 27 Oct 1762. f. 155b.

214. Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter, referred to above. Peterswaldan, 24 Oct 1762. (French). f. 156.

215. To Mr. Grenville. The King of Prussia has marched from Peterswaldan, but it is not known whether his Majesty intends to go into Saxony, or the higher Lusalia. The Duke of Bevern is to have the command of the army left in Silesia, during the King’s absence. General Neuwiedt, who was sent to reinforce Prince Henry, has been retarded by the want of artillery-horses. Success of General Haddick in Saxony. Breslaw, 31 Oct 1762. f. 156b.

216. To the same. In consequence of a letter received from the King of Prussia, Mr. Mitchell proposes to set out for Berlin. The King of Prussia, it is believed, is on his way to Saxony. Marshal Dann still remains in the county of Glatz. General Verner is sent into the higher Silesia. News of a victory obtained on the 29th by Prince Henry, near Freyberg, over the combined armies of Austria and the circles. Breslaw, 3 Nov 1762. f. 157b.

217. Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter referred to in the last, desiring Mr. Mitchell to proceed to Berlin. Peterswaldan, 1 Nov 1762. f. 158.

218. To Mr. Grenville. Mr. Mitchell encloses a relation of Prince Henry’s victory. General Neuwiedt has joined the Prince. The King of Prussia, on receiving the news of the victory, went to Meissen, where he will be joined by the Prince of Prussia, his nephew. Mr. Mitchell has just received notice of the preliminaries between England, France, and Spain having been signed at Fontambleau, on the 2nd instant. Berlin, 13 Nov 1762. f. 158b.

219. To the Earl of Halifax [George Montagu Dunk]. Congratulations on his appointment to the seals. It is the general opinion the campaign in Saxony is now ended. A report, that Marshal Dann is marching into Saxony, and will winter at Dresden, and that the Duke of Bevern is negotiating a cessation of hostilities during the winter. Prince Repnin arrives. Berlin, 16 Nov 1762. f. 159b.

220. To the same. The troops in Saxony are preparing to enter winter quarters. The King of Prussia is still at Meissen, and had had a friendly interview with Prince Henry, his brother. M. de Soltikow, minister plenipotentiary from Russia to France, sets off for Paris, and Mr. Keith arrives from Petersburg. Berlin, 20 Nov 1762. f. 160b.

221. To the same. Prince Repnin expects to be recalled by his court. Berlin, 23 Nov 1762. f. 161.

222. Mr. Burnett [Alexander Burnett] to Mr. Weston [Edward Weston]. Mr. Mitchell, being taken suddenly ill, is unable to write. Things continue nearly the same in Silesia and Saxony. The convention for a cession of hostilities is not yet included. Berlin, 27 Nov 1762. f. 161b.

223. Mr. Burnett to the same. It is said the King of Prussia will pass the winter at Leipzig. Major General Kleist is said to have made 1500 prisoners in his march into Franconia. Berlin, 30 Nov 1762. f. 162.

224. Mr. Burnett to the same. Continued illness of Mr. Mitchell, who is however considered out of danger. The despatches of the Earl of Halifax, containing copies of the preliminary articles and declaration, have been communicated to Count Finckenstein. The King of Prussia has left Meissen for Leipzig, where Count Finckenstein is ordered to join his Majesty. General Kleist’s success is not confirmed. Prince Repnin has received information of a conspiracy in Russia to dethrone the Empress. Berlin, 4 Dec 1762. f. 162b.

225. Mr. Burnett to the same. The convention for a cessation of hostilities during the winter is at last concluded. The Duke of Bevern has fixed his quarter at Reichenbach, and Prince Eugene of Wurtemberg at Peterswaldan. General Kleist has taken possession of Nuremberg. Berlin, 7 Dec 1762. f. 164.

226. Mr. Burnett to the same. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the Earl of Halifax’s despatch to Mr. Mitchell of the 16 Nov. Berlin, 11 Dec 1762. f. 164b.

227. Mr. Burnett to the same. Mr. Burnett has communicated to Count Finckenstein the Replique ou Memoire, etc., transmitted by the Earl of Halifax, to justify the conduct of the King of England from the imputations ascribed in the Prussian memorial. Prince Henry is to join the King of Prussia at Leipzig. Berlin, 14 Dec 1762. f. 165.

228. Mr. Burnett to the same. Mr. Burnett encloses the copy (which is annexed f. 167) of a precis of the King of Prussia’s answer to the communication of the preliminary articles concerning the war in Germany. Count Finckenstein goes to Leipzig. Reports concerning the expedition of General Kleist. Mr. Mitchell’s health continues to improve. Berlin, 18 Dec 1762. f. 166.

229. Mr. Burnett to Mr. Weston. The reply to the Prussian memorial was delivered before the arrival of Mr. Weston’s private letter of the 30 Nov, so that it could not be dated as desired in that letter. Berlin, 18 Dec 1762. f. 166b.

230. Mr. Burnett to the same. The armies in Saxony and Silesia remain quiet in their winter quarters. It is reported Colonel Lossow is sent into Poland to ravage some estates of Count Bruhl on the frontier. Berlin, 21 Dec 1762. f. 170.

231. Mr. Burnett to the same. Major General Wylich is to go to Saalfeld by the King of Prussia’s order, to regulate a convention for a cessation of hostilities during the winter between the Prussians and the troops of the Empire, and also to settle a cartel for the exchange of prisoners. General Kleist is returned to Leipzig. Mr. Mitchell is mending daily. Prince Repnin has informed him, that Prince Dolgoruky is to succeed as Russian minister at Berlin. Prince Repnin has since left Berlin for Leipzig. Berlin, 25 Dec 1762. f. 170b.

232. Mr. Burnett to the same (secret). Prince Repnin is a good deal out of humour at not being able to obtain a satisfactory answer from the King of Prussia in behalf of Saxony. Berlin, 25 Dec 1762. f. 171.

233. Mr. Burnett to the same. Acknowledgement of the receipt of letters. Mr. Mitchell continues to recover. Berlin, 28 Dec 1762. f. 171b.

234. Mr. Mitchell to the King of Prussia, at Leipzig. Substance of a despatch from the Earl of Halifax, stating that the Kings of England and France have agreed to make a mutual effort to induce the Princes of the Empire to conclude a treaty of neutrality with the King of Prussia, and to withdraw the contingent of troops furnished by them to the Queen of Hungary. Berlin, 30 Dec 1762. (French). f. 172.

235. To M. le Comte de Finckenstein. Mr. Mitchell encloses the preceding letter, and states its contents. Berlin, 30 Dec 1762. (French). f. 172b.

236. To the Earl of Halifax. It is reported, that the King of Poland is treating for a separate peace with the King of Prussia. Prince Ferdinand and the hereditary Prince of Brunswick are expected at Leipzig. Berlin, 1 Jan 1763. f. 173.

237. To the same. Mr. Mitchell encloses copies of his letter to the King of Prussia, and the reply of his Majesty. Report that peace is on the point of being concluded between the Empress Queen, the King of Poland, and the King of Prussia. Conferences are actually held at Hubertsbourg by plenipotentiaries nominated from the three courts. Prince Henry of Prussia is arrived. Berlin, 6 Jan 1763. f. 173b.

238. Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter to Mr. Mitchell, referred to in the preceding letter. Leipzig, 1 Jan 1763. f. 174.

239. To the Earl of Halifax (private). Mr. Mitchell is surprised at not having received any notice of the conferences at Hubertsburg from the King of Prussia, or Count Finckenstein. Mr. Mitchell doubts the sincerity of the negotiation. The exactions in Saxony still continue. Berlin, 6 Jan 1763. f. 174b.

240. To the same. Reports respecting the negotiation at Hubertsburg. Berlin, 11 Jan 1763. f. 175.

241. To the same. Proceedings at Hubertsburg. Colonel Lossow’s expedition into Poland has given great offence to the Polish nobility, who have burnt several villages on the frontier of Silesia, by way of reprisal. Berlin, 15 Jan 1763. f. 175b.

242. To the same. Mr. Mitchell still doubts the sincerity of the negotiation, although the King of Prussia has declared that he looked upon peace with the Empress Queen as certain. Berlin, 18 Jan 1763. f. 176.

243. To the same. The preparations for the ensuing campaign still proceed, but a peace is positively expected. Baron Goltz passes, in his way to Leipzig. Prince Dolgoruky is on the road to succeed Prince Repnin. Berlin, 22 Jan 1763. f. 176b.

244. To the same. Reports respecting the peace. Berlin, 25 Jan 1763. f. 177.

245. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell transmits a copy of the minutes of a conference held at London between the Earl of Halifax, the Duke of Nivernais, and the Prussian ministers; also a copy of the Earl of Halifax’s letter to the Duke of Bedford. Berlin, 28 Jan 1763. (French). f. 169b.

246. To the Comte de Finckenstein. Mr. Mitchell encloses the preceding letter to the King of Prussia. Berlin, 28 Jan 1763. (French). f. 178.

247. To the Earl of Halifax. The news of a general peace being concluded gains credit daily, and is confirmed by some orders of the King of Prussia relative to Saxony. Berlin, 29 Jan 1763. f. 178b.

248. To the same. Everybody believes the peace to be concluded, but the conditions are not known with any certainty. Berlin, 1 Feb 1763. f. 179.

249. To the Earl of Buckinghamshire [John Hobart], at Moscow. The King of Prussia is extremely well pleased with the late marks of attention shown him by the King of England, and has given the Prussian ministers in England full powers to sign the double neutrality for the Netherlands, etc. Belief of a general pacification between the Empress Queen, Elector of Saxony, and King of Prussia. Berlin, 2 Feb 1763. f. 179b.

250. To the Earl of Halifax. Mr. Mitchell encloses copies of his last letter to the King of Prussia, and his Majesty’s reply, also those to, and from, Count Finckenstein. Mr. Mitchell has reason to believe that the preliminaries for peace are actually signed. Berlin, 3 Feb 1763. f. 180b.

251. Copy of the King of Prussia’s answer to Mr. Mitchell, referred to in the last letter. His Majesty expresses his satisfaction and thanks for the communication of papers relative to the double neutrality. Leipzig, 30 Jan 1763. (French). f. 181.

252. Copy of Count Finckenstein’s letter referred to above. Probability of a peace between the courts of Prussia, Vienna, and Saxony. M. de Knyphausen is recalled from England. Leipzig, 30 Jan 1763. f. 181b.

253. To the Earl of Halifax (private and confidential). Remarks on the secrecy with which the preparations for peace have been conducted, and also on the difficulties which oppose a belief that it will be accomplished. Berlin, 3 Feb 1763. f. 182.

254. To the same. Prince Henry is gone to Rhinsberg. Prince Dolgoruky, the new Russian minister arrives, and proceeds to Leipzig. Mr. Mitchell has learnt, that the articles stipulated in the conferences at Hubertsburg are confirmed by the court of Vienna. Berlin, 5 Feb 1763. f. 182b.

255. To Sir Joseph Yorke, at the Hague. Containing the same secret information as in the last letter. Berlin, 5 Feb 1763. f. 183.

256. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Petersburg. Nearly a duplicate of the last. Berlin, 5 Feb 1763. f. 183.

257. To the Comte de Finckenstein, at Leipzig. Mr. Mitchell encloses a letter from M. de Munchausen, relative to a M. de Hopffgarten, who is recommended to the Count’s consideration. Berlin, 5 Feb 1763. (French). f. 183b.

258. To M. de Munchausen, at Hanover. Mr. Mitchell informs him he has written on the subject of M. de Hopffgarten. Berlin, 5 Feb 1763. (French). f. 184.

259. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia is said to have written to the Princess Amelia, that a peace is actually concluded. All military preparations are stopped, and part of the troops in Saxony will be withdrawn forthwith. The Queen of Prussia is expected at Berlin. Prince Henry returns from Rhinsberg. Berlin, 8 Feb 1763. f. 184b.

260. To the same (most private). Mr. Mitchell is shown by Prince Henry a letter from the King of Prussia, in which his Majesty states that everything is settled relative to the peace. No conditions are mentioned, but the King writes ‘it is the best that could be made in the present circumstances.’ Berlin, 8 Feb 1763. f. 185.

261. To the same. Reports that the treaties are signed, but no authentic account has arrived. It is said everything is to be put on the same footing as in the year 1756. Berlin, 12 Feb 1763. f. 185b.

262. To the same. It is believed the King of Prussia has promised his vote for the Archduke Joseph to be chosen King of the Romans. Reports relative to the sudden change of sentiments in the court of Vienna. Berlin, 15 Feb 1763. f. 186.

263. To the same (private and most secret). Substance of some conversations with Prince Repnin, relative to the treaty. The Prince is by no means pleased with the manner in which it has been conducted. Berlin, 15 Feb 1763. f. 186b.

264. To the same (separate). Complaints have been made by the postmaster of Soest, against certain misdemeanours committed by the King of England’s troops. Berlin, 15 Feb 1763. f. 187.

265. To M. de Munchausen, at Hanover. A favourable reply has been received relative to the affair of M. de Hopffgarten. Berlin, 15 Feb 1763. (French). f. 187b.

266. To M. de Hopffgarten, at Eisleben. Communication of Count Finckenstein’s answer to Mr. Mitchell’s letter. Berlin, 15 Feb 1763. f. 188.

267. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Moscow. Information relative to the treaty, similar to that contained in the last letter to the Earl of Halifax. Berlin, 17 Feb 1763. f. 188b.

268. To the Earl of Halifax. The Queen of Prussia arrives at Berlin, and is received with every demonstration of joy. News of the peace being actually concluded is brought. The King of Prussia has left Leipzig, and is expected to go into Silesia. Orders are given to the troops destined for Prussia and Westphalia to begin their march. Berlin, 17 Feb 1763. f. 189.

269. To the same (separate). Mr. Mitchell encloses the copy of a letter of notification, received by him, of the definitive treaties of peace having been signed on the 15th. The contents of these treaties not more fully known than mentioned in preceding letters. Berlin, 17 Feb 1763. f. 189b.

270. To the same (private and very secret). Substance of a conversation held with Prince Repnin, relative to the treaties. The courts of Vienna and Saxony had not then communicated this transaction to the court of Moscow. Prince Repnin suspects there is some foundation for believing, that the courts of Vienna and Dresden are endeavouring to excite the Porte against Russia. Berlin, 17 Feb 1763. f. 190.

271. To M. de Munchausen, at Hanover. Mr. Mitchell communicates the notification of the treaties having been signed. Berlin, 17 Feb 1763. f. 190b.

272. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Moscow. Notification of the treaties being signed. Reports relative to the influential motives on the contracting parties. The courts of Vienna and Prussia reserve the power of naming their allies in a separate article. The King of England and the Empress of Russia are invited by the King of Prussia to accede to the treaty. Berlin, 19 Feb 1763. f. 191.

273. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia set out to Meissen on the 16th. The Princess Royal of Prussia is arrived. Berlin, 22 Feb 1763. f. 191b.

274. To M. le Comte de Finckenstein, at Leipzig. Congratulations on the signature of the treaties. Berlin, 22 Feb 1763. (French). f. 192.

275. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia, whilst at Meissen, had an interview with the Princess Royal of Saxony, who is empowered by the court of Warsaw to conduct on their part the negotiation for a general peace. The county and fortress of Glatz are to be evacuated and delivered up to the King of Prussia. Berlin, 26 Feb 1763. f. 192b.

276. To Mr. Cressener, at Ratisbon. Signature of the treatise, etc. The King of Prussia is to go into Silesia. Glatz to be evacuated. Berlin, 26 Feb 1763. f. 193.

277. To M. de Munchausen, at Hanover. Mr. Mitchell encloses a letter to the Baron de Knyphansen, to be delivered on his return from England. The same news added as in the two preceding letters. Berlin, 26 Feb 1763. (French). f. 193b.

278. To the Earl of Halifax. Congratulations on the definitive treaty signed between England and France on 10 Feb, and of the accession of Portugal thereto. Berlin, 1 Mar 1763. f. 194.

279. To the same. The ratifications of the treaties with the Empress Queen and Elector of Saxony have arrived. Peace is proclaimed, and Te Deum ordered to be sung. The King of Prussia will remain at Dahlen until the 10th or 12th when he sets out for Silesia. Berlin, 5 Mar 1763. f. 194b.

280. To Mr. Weston. Mr. Mitchell encloses a printed copy of the Royal Prussian Lottery, projected by M. Calzabigi, an Italian adventure. Berlin, 5 Mar 1763. f. 195.

281. To the King of Prussia, at Dahlen. Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of the treaty between England and France. Congratulations on the peace with the Empress Queen, and the King of Poland. Berlin, 7 Mar 1763. (French). f. 195b.

282. To the Earl of Halifax. Mr. Mitchell has seen the originals of the treaties transmitted to England. Berlin, 8 Mar 1763. f. 196.

283. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Moscow. The same information as in the letter to the Earl of Halifax of 5th instant. There are no secret articles in the treaty, and only two separate ones, in the first of which the King of Prussia promises his vote for the Archduke Joseph to be King of the Romans, and, in the second, engages to concur in securing the duchy of Modena to such of the Archdukes as shall marry the granddaughter of the reigning Duke of Modena. Berlin, 8 Mar 1762. f. 196b.

284. To the Earl of Halifax. Mr. Mitchell encloses copies of his letter to the King of Prussia, and his Majesty’s reply; also a printed copy of the treaty between the Empress Queen and King of Prussia, together with the two separate articles, and a printed copy of the treaty with the King of Poland, Elector of Saxony. Berlin, 12 Mar 1763. f. 197b.

285. To the same (separate). The King of Prussia has ordered his ministers in London to return thanks for the declaration of the King of England concerning double neutrality for the Netherlands. Mr. Mitchell has given copies to Count Finckenstein of the papers relative to the county of Hanan. Berlin, 12 Mar 1763.

286. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Moscow. Acknowledgement of the receipt of a letter. The King of Prussia’s satisfaction in receiving a copy of the treaty between England, France, and Spain, before it was ratified. Berlin, 12 Mar 1763. f. 199.

287. To the King of Prussia. Congratulations on the peace, in the name of the King of England. The King of England will with pleasure be included in the article reserved for the nomination of the Allies. Berlin, 15 Mar 1763. (French). f. 199b.

288. To the Earl of Halifax. Baron Knyphausen passes in his way to Torgan, to meet the King of Prussia. A large train of artillery arrives from Saxony, and is conducted to the arsenal. The court goes into mourning for the Margrave of Brandenbourg-Bareuth. Berlin, 15 Mar 1763. f. 200.

289. To the same. The King of Prussia sets out for Silesia. Mr. Mitchell encloses the copy of a paper signed by the Austrian plenipotentiary at Dresden. The Prince of Prussia arrives. Berlin, 19 Mar 1763. f. 200b.

290. To the same. Some account of the alterations proposed in the military system of Prussia. Berlin, 22 Mar 1763. f. 201.

291. To the same. Congratulations on the ratifications of the definitive treaty with France. The troops of the Empress Queen have evacuated Glatz, and the Duke of Bevern has taken possession of the fortress. Prince Repnin sets out for Moscow. Berlin, 26 Mar 1763.

292. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Moscow. Disposition of the King of Prussia towards the courts of London and Petersburg. Evacuation of Glatz. Berlin, 26 Mar 1763. f. 202.

293. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia’s dominions on the Lower Rhine have been evacuated. Dangerous state of the King of Poland, who is not expected to survive long. Banditti, in Saxony, composed chiefly of Prussian deserters. Berlin, 29 Mar 1763. f. 202b.

294. To the same. The King of Prussia arrives at Berlin, and is received with honours. His Majesty assured the Empress of Russia he was ready to support the Duke of Beron in possession of the duchy of Courland, the Russian minister has received orders to return thanks. Berlin, 2 Apr 1763. f. 203.

295. To the same (separate). Mr. Mitchell encloses a copy of his last letter to the King of Prussia, and his Majesty’s reply. Berlin, 2 Apr 1763. f. 203b.

296. To the same. The King of Prussia has made inquiry into the causes of the abuses which have crept into the government of the country during the war, and has assigned sums of money to such provinces as have suffered most. Great alterations to be made in the economy of the army. Berlin, 5 Apr 1763. f. 204.

297. To the same. Review of the corps of artillery by the King of Prussia. Lieutenant General Finck, who commanded in the affair of Maxen, in 1759, has returned, and been placed under arrest, to be tried by a council of war. Count Finckenstein is appointed Prime Minister and First Secretary of State, in the place of Count Podewils, and M. de Hertzberg succeeds Count Finckenstein. Berlin, 9 Apr 1763. f. 204b.

298. To the same. Military arrangements by the King of Prussia. Many of the Prussian general officers who were prisoners are returned, and were well received at the court of Vienna. The Empress of Russia is pleased with the Prussian declaration in favour of the Duke of Beron, and has ordered five regiments to quarter on the estates of Prince Radziville, in Poland, one of the adherents of Duke Charles of Courland. Berlin, 12 Apr 1763. f. 205.

299. To the same. Reform of the abuses in the Prussian government. Mr. Mitchell ascribes the source of the evil to the debasement of the money. Berlin, 15 Apr 1763. f. 205b.

300. To the same (separate). It is believed the King of Prussia will spend the ensuing summer in visiting Prussia or Westphalia, with the view of making arrangements for the internal government of these countries. Mr. Mitchell begs therefore permission to have leave of absence for two months, to drink the waters at Spau or Pyrmont. Berlin, 15 Apr 1763. f. 206b.

301. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Moscow. Reform in the Prussian government. Declaration in favour of Duke Brion of Courland. Berlin, 16 Apr 1763. f. 207.

302. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia’s attention to business has brought on symptoms of the gout. The projected new coinage of money. Berlin, 19 Apr 1763. f. 207b.

303. To the same (secret). Substance of a conversation held by Mr. Mitchell with Prince Dolgoruky, from which Mr. Mitchell concludes that the report relative to the defensive treaty between Prussia and Russia having been renewed, is false. In a postscript is mentioned the publication of some seditious papers against the King of Prussia. Berlin, 19 Apr 1763. f. 208.

304. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Moscow. The Prussians have at last purchased the whole of the Russian magazines in Poland and elsewhere. Attentions paid to the Prince Dolgoruky by the King of Prussia. His Majesty’s desire of forming an alliance with the Empress. Berlin, 20 Apr 1763. f. 210.

305. To the Earl of Halifax. The Britannic Legion in the King of Prussia’s service has been disbanded, contrary, as it is said, to the promises of the King. Nothing is yet settled with respect to the coinage. Berlin, 23 Apr 1763. f. 210b.

306. To the same. Purchase of the Russian magazines. Debasement of the coin. Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick is gone to Potsdam to join the King of Prussia. Berlin, 26 Apr 1763. f. 211.

307. To the same. The King of Prussia remains at Potsdam. The corps of the Margrave Charles of Brandenburg is brought to Berlin, and interred with suitable honours. Report of a mutiny among the soldiers at Hall. Berlin, 30 Apr 1763. f. 211b.

308. To Edward Weston, esquire. Coolness of the King of Prussia towards Baron de Knyphausen. Mr. Mitchell thinks the Baron will be sent to Vienna. Berlin, 30 Apr 1763. f. 212.

309. To the Earl of Halifax. An edict has been issued to obviate the confusion arising from the currency of different species of money. Most of the officers of the Britannic Legion are preparing to return home, not being satisfied with the offers made to continue in the Prussian service. Berlin, 3 May 1763. f. 213.

310. To the same (private). The King of Prussia has granted permission to Mr. d’Alembert [Jean le Rond d’Alembert], to pay him a visit. Reports relative to the object of this visit. The distress in to country had made many persons desirous of knowing what encouragement is given in England to such as are willing to go to the colonies. Berlin, 3 May 1763. f. 213b.

311. To the same. The King of Prussia continues to give great application to public business, at Potsdam. Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick has left Potsdam for his government of Magdeburg. Depositions in writing are begun to be taken in the trial of General Finck, and others. Berlin, 7 May 1763. f. 214b.

312. To Edward Weston, esquire. Reports relative to the King of Prussia’s ill humour, and health. The officers of the army are much dissatisfied. Berlin, 7 May 1763. f. 215.

313. To the same. Distress and discontent at the conduct of the King of Prussia, Mr. Mitchell disavows having received a snuff box from the King of Prussia, as stated in the English newspapers. Berlin, 9 May 1763. f. 215b.

314. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Moscow. The King of Prussia still at Potsdam. Arrival of Count Butterlin. Berlin, 10 May 1763. f. 216.

315. To the Earl of Halifax. The Princess Amelia sets out for Potsdam. M. de Knyphausen is returned, but the ministers intended to be sent to the different courts are not yet declared. Mr. Mitchell encloses a printed copy of the separate act signed by the plenipotentiaries. Berlin, 14 May 1763. f. 216b.

316. To the same. Mr. Mitchell returns thanks for the allowance of his extra-extraordinaries, and for the permission granted to repair to such mineral waters as shall be recommended. The King of Prussia continues at Potsdam, and has filled up the vacant offices in the departments of law and finance. His Majesty has consented to guarantee an act of agreement between the Landgravine of Hesse Cassel, and hereditary Prince of Darmsdat, relative to the county of Hanan. Berlin, 7 May 1763. f. 217.

317. To Edward Weston, esquire. M. de Knyphausen has returned from Potsdam, and is no longer in the King of Prussia’s service, owing to his praying for an augmentation of salary when appointed minister at Vienna, which the King did not think proper to grant. Berlin, 17 May 1763. f. 217b.

318. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia is gone into Pomerania. Prince Ferdinand and his Princess set out for Aix-la-Chapelle. The ministers named are M. de Rhodt to Vienna, M. de Coccey to Sweden, and M. de Busch to Saxony. In return, General Reid is named by the court of Vienna, Count Duben by the King of Poland, to Berlin. The new coinage is to take place the beginning of next month. Berlin, 21 May 1763. f. 218.

319. To Edward Weston, esquire. M. de Knyphausen did not receive the usual present on taking leave, owing to the Lord Chancellor being out of town. Mr. Mitchell wishes to have that affair expedited. Berlin, 21 May 1763. f. 218b.

320. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia is returned to Potsdam. His Majesty paid a visit in his way to the Margrave of Schwedt, with his nephew, the Prince Royal of Prussia, and hence an unfounded report has arisen, of a projected marriage between the Prince and a daughter of the Margrave. Berlin, 28 May 1763. f. 219.

321. To the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell, in quality of Inspector-General of the Maison de Charité founded at Berlin for the refugees of Orange, recommends Louis Barthelemi to be appointed director in the place of Jacques Chambeau, deceased. Berlin, 28 May 1763. (French). f. 219b.

322. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia has confirmed the sentence of the Council of War on the generals who commanded at Maxon. Berlin, 31 May 1763. f. 220.

323. To the same. The King of Prussia is gone to visit his Westphalia dominions. In consequence of the sentence pronounced on Generals Finck, Rebentish and Gersdorff, they have been transported to Spandan, and Finck’s regiment given to General Wunsch. Count Butterlin is set out for Paris. No minister from Paris is yet named, but Mr. Mitchell believes Mr. Goltz will be appointed Prussian minister at that court. Berlin, 4 June 1763. f. 220b.

324. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Moscow. The King of Prussia’s movements, as mentioned in previous letters. Insinuation made by the King of Prussia to the Russian minister. Mr. Mitchell’s opinion of Prince Repnin. Berlin, 4 June 1763. f. 221.

325. To the Earl of Halifax. Lieutenant General Goltz is arrived, and is ordered by the King of Prussia to set out immediately for Dresden. Speculations on this incident. Berlin, 7 June 1763. f. 221b.

326. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Petersburg. The King of Prussia has not mentioned anything farther to the Russian minister, with regard to a treaty of alliance with the Empress. Her Imperial Majesty has sent an answer to the insinuation in very general terms. Berlin, 10 June 1763. f. 222.

327. To the Earl of Halifax. The new money of Brandenburg has begun to circulate, but is inferior to the true standard of the Empire. Berlin, 11 June 1763. f. 222b.

328. To the same. The King of Prussia is expected at Potsdam. The late Earl Marshal, previous to the King’s departure for Westphalia, was received by him with great marks of distinction and affection. Berlin, 14 June 1763. f. 223.

329. To the same (very secret). Prince Dolgoruky communicates, in secrecy to Mr. Mitchell, the reply of the Empress of Russia to the insinuation thrown out by the King of Prussia, concerning an alliance. Nothing is yet settled with respect to the succession of Poland, in case of a vacancy, but Prince Chartorinsky is named as a candidate. Excesses of the Prussian troops in Poland. Berlin, 14 June 1763. f. 223b.

330. To the King of Prussia, at Potsdam. Mr. Mitchell offers to his Majesty the present of some snuff from the Havannah. Berlin, 10 June 1763. (French). f. 224.

331. To the Earl of Halifax. A memorial has been presented to the court of Denmark by the Prussian minister, claiming an exemption on behalf of the vessels of Colberg, from the payment of the passage of the Sound. The Danish minister thinks it cannot be complied with. Berlin, 18 June 1763. f. 227b.

332. To Edward Weston, esquire. Mr. Mitchell has executed the commission, with which he was charged, of communicating to Count Finckenstein the desire of the English court that Mr. Mitchell should be recalled. Berlin, 18 June 1763. f. 225.

333. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia is returned to Potsdam. M. D’Alembert accompanies his Majesty. M. de Breteuil, plenipotentiary to Russia from France, passes through Berlin. Berlin, 25 June 1763. f. 225b.

334. To the King of Prussia. The snuff presented to his Majesty, not having been sent from the customs. Mr. Mitchell begs his Majesty to give orders to that effect. Berlin, 30 June 1763. (French). f. 226.

335. To the Earl of Halifax. M. de Breteuil did not see the King of Prussia at Potsdam, as Mr. Mitchell conjectured would be the case, nor has the court of France yet named any minister to the Prussian court. General Goltz, the Saxon minister, is not yet returned from Bresden. Berlin, 2 July 1763. f. 226b.

336. To Mr. Wroughton, at Dresden. Nothing is settled between Russia and Prussia, respecting the succession to the Crown of Poland. M. de Buch is named minister from the Prussian court to Dresden. Berlin, 2 July 1763. f. 227.

337. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Petersburg. Visit of M. D’Alembert to the King of Prussia. Arrival of M. de Breteuil, etc. Suspicions in Saxony that Russia and Prussia intend to support the pretensions of the Chartonisky family to the Crown of Poland, and some think that there is actually a treaty for the division of that kingdom between the two above mentioned powers. Berlin, 4 July 1763. f. 227b.

338. To the Earl of Halifax. M. de Diden is named from the court of Denmark, to replace M. D’Alfeldt at Berlin, and Count de Bolilen is to be sent from the court of Sweden as envoy to Berlin. 9 July 1763. f. 228.

339. To the same. General Goltz is returned, and the Baron de Lichtenstein, envoy extraordinary from the King of England (as Elector of Hanover) is arrived, and received audiences of the King of Prussia at Charlottenburg. The Count de Diedrichstein, envoy from the Empress Queen to Copenhagen, has also obtained an audience. M. D’Alembert continues in high favour. Berlin, 16 July 1763. f. 228b.

340. To the same (secret). Prince Dolgoruky, the Russian minister, has made a strong remonstrance, in the name of his court, against the detention of the Russian soldiers in the Prussian service, and fresh demands that they should be given up, to which a general answer has been returned. Berlin, 16 July 1763. f. 229.

341. To Edward Weston, esquire. Mr. Mitchell complains that he had received no communication respecting the intention of sending an electoral minister to Berlin, nor received any letter from the ministers at Hanover to that effect, notwithstanding the services previously rendered to them by Mr. Mitchell. Berlin, 16 July 1763. f. 229b.

342. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia is returned to Potsdam. The late Earl Marshal has resigned the government of Neufchatel, and will proceed forthwith to England. M. Rogolinski, a nobleman of Poland, is arrived, deputed to make representations concerning the behaviour of the Prussian troops in Poland. Berlin, 23 July 1763. f. 230.

343. To the same. The Margrave of Schwedt, with her daughter the Duchess of Wurtemberg, and the Princess Philippine, arrives at Potsdam. General Tauenzein is made Governor of Breslaw. The desertion among the troops is very great. The new coinage decreases in value, and the discontent becomes general. Berlin, 30 July 1763. f. 230b.

344. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Petersburg. The same news continued in the letter to the Earl of Halifax of the 16th instant. Berlin, 30 July 1763. f. 231.

345. To the Earl of Halifax. Feasts at Potsdam in honour of the Margrave of Schwedt, and her daughters. Revival of the report of a marriage between the Prince Royal of Prussia and the Princess Philippine. Mr. Mitchell still discredits it, since he has heard that the marriage of the Prince with the Princess Elizabeth of Brunswick was actually agreed upon. Count Finckenstein has written to the Dutch Ambassador at Paris, to be informed of the ceremonies observed on the reception of a minister from the Porte. Berlin, 6 Aug 1763. f. 231b.

346. To the same (separate). Mr. Mitchell is not able to discover the object of Baron Lichtenstein’s mission to the court of Prussia, and begs to be informed respecting it. Statement of the services Mr. Mitchell had rendered in conducting the affairs of Hanover at the court of Prussia, and surprise at not having received any previous notice of the Baron’s arrival, or even a letter of introduction. Berlin, 6 Aug 1763. f. 232.

347. Mr. Burnett to Edward Weston, esquire. Mr. Mitchell, by the advice of his physician, has spent a week longer in the country than he at first proposed. Lieutenant General Reid, envoy from the Empress Queen, is arrived. The bankruptcy of the Brothers De Neufville at Amsterdam has occasioned great confusion among the merchants at Berlin. The house of Gottskowsky, of the most considerable in the city, has applied to the King of Prussia for assistance, and if not granted, the annihilation almost of the commerce is to be feared. Berlin, 20 Aug 1763. f. 233.

348. Mr. Burnet to Edward Weston, esquire. Congratulations on the birth of a second Prince, as notified in the letter of Lord Halifax to Mr. Mitchell. The King of Prussia comes to Berlin, and grants an audience to General Reidt, after which his Majesty returns to Potsdam. M. de Hellen, the Prussian minister at the Hague, having solicited his recall, the King of Prussia has named M. de Thulmeyer in his place. A report, that a body of 16,000 Russians has entered Lithuania. The house of Gottskowsky, and several other considerable merchants, has declared themselves bankrupts. Berlin, 28 Aug 1763. (French). f. 234.

350. To the Earl of Halifax. Nearly the same information contained in the last letter of Mr. Burnett. M. D’Alembert has returned to Paris, and receives a present from the King of Prussia, and his portrait. Berlin, 30 Aug 1763. f. 234b.

351. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Petersburg. Nearly a duplicate of the last letter. Mr. Mitchell wishes to be informed how the conspiracies in Russia have been defeated. Reports relative to the motives for the march of the Russian troops into Lithuania. The King of Prussia has corresponded directly with the Empress on the affairs of Poland, without communicating his sentiments to the Russian minister. Berlin, 30 Aug 1763. f. 235b.

352. To the Earl of Halifax. Mr. Mitchell has received with regret the news of Lord Egremont’s death. Reports about the march of the Russians. Motives alleged by them. They are suspected to be acting in concert with the King of Prussia. Achmet Effendi, who is named from the Porte to the Prussian court, does not come in the quality of Ambassador, but as Internonce. The Duke of Biron and nobility of Courland have delegated M. D’Oclsen to make their compliments to the King of Prussia. The Duke of Mecklenburgh-Schwerin has appointed M. Lutzow, and the Elector Palatine has named M. de Hompesch, to be their respective envoys to the Prussian court. Berlin, 3 Sept 1763. f. 236b.

353. To the same (most secret). The number of foreign ministers flocking to the court of Berlin, it is feared, will heighten the haughty and overbearing temper of the King of Prussia. His Majesty’s resentment against France still continues. It is said a treaty of alliance between England and the Empress of Russia is far advanced, and that the King of Prussia is to be invited by Russia to accede as principal. M. de Reidt, the Imperial Envoy, does not like his employment. Berlin, 3 Sept 1763. f. 237b.

354. To Mr. Woodford [Ralph Woodford], at Hamburgh. Confusion occasioned by the bankruptcies, particularly of Gottskowsky. Berlin, 3 Sept 1763. f. 238.

355. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Petersburg. One Michel Walland has passed through Berlin, under the name of an English courier going from Petersburg to London. Suspicions excited by it. Berlin, 6 Sept 1763. f. 238b.

356. To Sir Joseph Yorke, at the Hague. Character of M. de Thulmeyer, who is appointed to succeed M. de Hellen. Berlin, 6 Sept 1763. f. 239.

357. To the Earl of Halifax. The King of Prussia has been exercising some infantry and cavalry. M. de Rogalinsky, deputy for the nobility of Posina, leaves Berlin. He has received in satisfaction for the losses sustained, or payment for what was delivered for the use of the Prussian troops. M. de Reidt has demanded an audience, as it is whispered, to settle the election of a King of the Romans. The number of bankruptcies increases at Amsterdam, Hamburgh, etc. Berlin, 10 Sept 1763. f. 239b.

358. To the same. The King of Prussia has given audience at Charlottenburg to M. de Lutzow, and M. de Reidt obtained a private audience. His Majesty is said to have agreed to the election of a King of the Romans, for which the usual requisitorial letters will be issued immediately. Berlin, 17 Sept 1763. f. 240.

359. To the same. Mr. Mitchell regrets the appointment of his Lordship to the Southern department will deprive him for the future of the honour of his Lordship’s correspondence. Berlin, 24 Sept 1763. f. 240b.

360. To the Earl of Sandwich. Congratulations on his Lordship’s appointment. M. de Diden, envoy extraordinary from Denmark, is arrived. The discontent among the officers of the Prussian Army increases, on account of certain new regulations, and desertion is very considerable among the soldiers. Berlin, 24 Sept 1763. f. 241.

361. To the same. The King of Prussia has been at Berlin, for the purpose of granting audience of leave to M. de Alfeldt, the Danish minister, and to receive the credentials of M. de Dieden. His Majesty afterwards held a levee, and then returned to Potsdam. Count Worongow, Great Chancellor of Russia, with his Lady and suite, are arrived, and received with great marks of distinction. False reports raised respecting the visit of Prince Henry to the King of Prussia at Potsdam. Berlin, 1 Oct 1763. f. 241b.

362. To the Earl of Buckingham at Petersburg. Arrival of Count Woronzow. Mr. Mitchell requests information concerning the conspiracy alluded to in his Lordship’s letter. Dispositions of the King of Prussia towards England and France. Effect of the union of the Houses of Austria and Bombon. Berlin, 2 Oct 1763. f. 242.

363. To the Earl of Sandwich [John Montagu]. Mr. Mitchell will obey the orders he has received to transmit such information with respect to the demands alleged to be due to foreign princes, etc., as may come to his knowledge. The Princes Frederick-August, and William Adolph of Brunswick are arrived, and have regiments given to them. The King of Prussia grants an audience to Count Woronzow, at Charlottenburg. News arrives of the death of the King of Poland. Report of a conspiracy discovered in Russia, that the Empress is dethroned, and Ivan declared Emperor. Berlin, 8 Oct 1763. f. 243.

364. To the same (separate). Mr. Mitchell has communicated to M. de Lutzow the contents of his Lordship’s separate letter of 23 Sept. The King of Prussia has made no demands in money of his master, but recruiting officers were sent into the duchy, which was the occasion of Lutzow’s being sent to Berlin. Berlin, 8 Oct 1763. f. 244.

365. To the same. There is no foundation for the report of the conspiracy in Russia. Count Woronzow sets out for Breslaw. Berlin, 9 Oct 1763. f. 244b.

366. To the same (most secret). Mr. Mitchell has learnt from a person that may be depended on, that the only two points, with which General Reidt, the Austrian minister, is charged, are the election of a King of the Romans, and indemnity for such subjects of Silesia as had taken part with Austria during the war. The first is attended with no difficulty, but the latter is evaded. The court of Vienna has made inquiries relative to the reports of the King of Prussia’s marching troops towards Poland, which is contradicted by Count Finckenstein. Suspicions are entertained by the same court, of a treaty having been made between Russia and Prussia for the partition of Poland. Information relative to the Empress’s intention of marrying Orloff. Berlin, 9 Oct 1763. f. 245.

367. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Petersburg. Death of the King of Poland. Reports of a conspiracy in Russia, and the Empress’s intention of marrying Orloff. Departure of Count Woronzow. Berlin, 8 Oct 1763. f. 246.

368. To the Earl of Sandwich. Immediately on the King of Poland’s death, the King of Prussia wrote to the Empress of Russia that he was willing to make the election fall on a native of that country. The Prussian Army is not yet complete. Berlin, 11 Oct 1763. f. 246b.

369. To the same. The Saxon minister at Berlin has not yet received orders to notify the death of the King of Poland. It is said the new Electress communicated it in her own hand to the King of Prussia. Uneasiness of the court of Saxony at the union between Russia and Prussia. Berlin, 15 Oct 1763. f. 247.

370. To the same (very secret). Grounds of the suspicions entertained by the Imperial Minister, of a treaty being signed for the partition of Poland. Berlin, 15 Oct 1763. f. 247.

371. To the same. Mr. Mitchell will not fail, in obedience to his Lordship’s orders, to explain to all who shall apply, the intent of the commission for exhibiting of claims of Great Britain, on account of the war in Germany. The King of Prussia is still at Potsdam. Achmet Effendi, the Turkish Internonce, is arrived at Breslaw. Berlin, 22 Oct 1763. f. 248.

372. To the same (separate). Reports in circulation concerning Poland. Berlin, 22 Oct 1763. f. 248.

373. To the same. Requisitorial letters have been received by the court of Berlin from the Elector of Mayence, for the election of a King of the Romans, to be held at Angsburg. The Elector of Saxony has written to the King of Prussia for his interest and assistance, and is supported by the court of Vienna. The King has returned a civil answer to both, but will take no step in the affair until he has heard from the Empress of Russia. Berlin, 25 Oct 1763. f. 248b.

374. To the same. General Goltz has at length received orders to notify the death of the King of Poland. Count Bruhl is retired with a pension. Berlin, 29 Oct 1763. f. 248b.

375. To the same (separate and secret). Views of the Empress Queen relative to the election for Poland. A report that the King of Prussia is in negotiation for the purchase of Swedish Pomerania. A French Lieutenant Colonel, named La Mothe, has been at Berlin about three weeks. Mr. Mitchell is not able to discover the object of his visit. Berlin, 29 Oct 1763. f. 249.

376. To the same. The ministers are extremely busy in arranging the ceremonial for the reception of Achmet Effendi. Berlin, 1 Nov 1763. f. 249b.

377. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Petersburg. Applications to the King of Prussia in favour of the Elector of Saxony. Report that Prince Henry will offer himself a candidate. Berlin, 2 Nov 1763. f. 249b.

378. To the Earl of Sandwich. Mr. Mitchell will not fail to make a proper use of General Amherst’s relation of what has passed in North America. The court of Vienna has agreed to hold the election for a King of the Romans at Frankfurt on the Mayn, instead of Angsburg. Berlin, 5 Nov 1763. f. 250.

379. To the same (secret). The courts of Russia and Berlin are in concert to elect a Piast, or native of Poland, to the vacant Crown, to the exclusion of all foreign princes. It is reported that Achmet Effendi had provisional orders to assure the Polish nobility that the Porte would protect them against all encroachments on their liberties. Berlin, 5 Nov 1763. f. 250.

380. To the Earl of Buckingham at Petersburg. Achmet Effendi makes his entry into the capital. The Empress of Russia is said to have made a declaration at Warsaw in favour of choosing a Piast King of Poland, provided the election is free, and according to the laws of the country. Jealousy with regard to the union between Russia and Prussia. The King of Prussia gives an audience at Berlin to M. de Goltz, who delivers his new letters of credence. Berlin, 10 Nov 1763. f. 251.

381. To the Earl of Sandwich. Audience of M. de Goltz, and entry of Achmet Effendi. Prince Repnin is named plenipotentiary to Warsaw. The Empress of Russia sends a present of Astracan fruit to the King of Prussia, who rewards the officer who conducts it with a snuff box and 100 ducats. Berlin, 12 Nov 1763. f. 251b.

382. To the same (very secret). Substance of the instructions of Achmet Effendi communicated to Mr. Mitchell by the Russian minister, and said to have been received by his court from Constantinople. Exhortation of the Empress of Russia to the Polish nobility, intended to be published by the Ambassador at Warsaw. General Reidt, the Imperial Minister, is full of suspicions. Berlin, 12 Nov 1763. f. 251b.

383. To the same. Achmet Effendi has had his first audience of Count Finckenstein to deliver his credentials. Ambassadors named by the King of Prussia at the Congress for election of a King of the Romans. Reports that the Landgrave of Hesse and reigning Duke of Wurtemberg will be candidates for the throne of Poland. Berlin, 19 Nov 1763. f. 252b.

384. To the same (secret). Substance of a letter from Count Kaunitz to the Imperial Minister, relative to the mission of Achmet Effendi, and a defensive treaty between the Porte and Prussia. The Empress of Russia has written to the Elector of Saxony, refusing him any assistance in his pretensions to the Crown of Poland. It is reported that the courts of Great Britain and France will remain neutral. Berlin, 19 Nov 1763. f. 252b.

385. To the same. The King of Prussia has given a public audience to Achmet Effendi, at Berlin, and since returned to Potsdam. It is reported that the Ottoman Porte has offered to guarantee Silesia to the King of Prussia. Baron Becker, envoy from the Elector Palatine, has received a private audience and delivered his credentials. Berlin, 23 Nov 1763. f. 253.

386. To the same. The hereditary Prince of Brunswick leaves Potsdam. Substance of the instructions given to Baron Becker. The French Colonel, La Motte, is gone, and, it is said, had a hint given him to leave the place. Berlin, 26 Nov 1763. f. 253b.

387. To the same. Achmet Effendi is gone to Potsdam. Reports circulated regarding his visit. Berlin, 3 Dec 1763. f. 253b.

388. To the same (very secret). In a letter from Count Kannity to M. de Reidt, it is stated that the Empress of Russia destines the Crown of Poland for Count Poniatowski, and not for Prince Chatorinsky, that she is jealous of the King of Prussia’s connection with the Porte, and wishes to renew the old alliance with Austria. Prince Dolgoruky does not confirm any suspicion on the part of Russia to exist, and Count Finckenstein has assured him no business had yet been discussed with Achmet Effendi. Berlin, 3 Dec 1763. f. 254.

389. To Lord Stormont, at Vienna. Achmet Effendi’s visit to Potsdam. Mr. Mitchell requests information with regard to the affairs of Poland and the Porte, as also the real motives of the court of Vienna in acceding to the late peace. Berlin, 6 Dec 1763. f. 254.

390. To the Earl of Sandwich. Mr. Mitchell has acquainted the Prussian Secretaries of State, that the King of England has authorised the commissioners for examining the German demands, to receive any claims exhibited to them by subjects of those countries where magazines belonging to the British Crown have been seized, but will not enter into an examination of them, until reparation shall have been made for such seizures. Case of Mr. Wilkes. Achmet Effendi is returned from Potsdam. Berlin, 10 Dec 1763. f. 254b.

391. To the same (secret). Alarm of the Imperial Minister at the stay of Achmet Effendi at Potsdam. Count Finckenstein has assured Prince Dolgoruky the King of Prussia would enter into no engagements with the Porte that could be detrimental to Russia. Berlin, 10 Dec 1763. f. 255.

392. To the Earl of Buckingham, at Petersburg. Nomination of Count Poniatowski as candidate for the Crown of Poland. Visit of Achmet Effendi to Potsdam, and fears of the court of Vienna. Berlin, 13 Dec 1763. f. 255b.

393. To the Earl of Sandwich. The King of Prussia has ordered the arrest on the magazines belonging to the Crown of Great Britain to be taken off, and reparation of the damages to be made. The King of Prussia, accompanied by the Prince of Prussia, and young Princes of Brunswick, is arrived at Berlin. Berlin, 17 Dec 1763. f. 255b.

394. To the same. M. de Goltz has received a private audience of the King of Prussia, when he delivered his letters of recall, and took leave. An express has just arrived with news of the death of the Elector of Saxony. Berlin, 20 Dec 1763. f. 256.

395. To the same. Conversation with Count Finckenstein on the seizure of the British magazines. Mr. Mitchell informs the Count of the charge against Count Michel, the Prussian envoy at London, and desires he should be recalled. Berlin, 24 Dec 1763. f. 256b.

396. To the same. No particulars known respecting the treaty between the Ottoman Porte and Prussia. The great distinctions paid to the Turkish Internonce are all calculated to impose on the rest of Europe. It is affirmed that Prince Chatorinsky has declined offering himself candidate for the throne of Poland. Berlin, 24 Dec 1763. f. 257.

397. To the same. It is reported that Prince Olavier of Saxony intends to be a candidate for Poland. The Empress of Russia has ordered her ministers to declare she never had intention to dismember any part of the Republic of Poland. Berlin, 31 Dec 1763. f. 257b.