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Volume XXV of the papers of Mr. Andrew Mitchell, subsequently Sir Andrew Mitchell.

Letters from Lord Stormont [David Murray] and Mr. Langlois at Vienna, 1763-1770, and from Mr. Gibsone at Danzig, 1759-1770, to Mr. (subsequently Sir) Andrew Mitchell

1. Letter from Lord Stormont to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) A letter of friendship. The Marquis Cabalcabo. Letters of recall presented. Lady Stormont [Henrietta Murray]’s confinement expected. Snuff box of the Duke of Portland [William Cavendish-Bentinck?]. Dated Dresden, 30 September 1763. (folio 1)

2. Letter from Lord Stormont to Mr. Mitchell. Presentation of his Lordship’s credentials, and reception of their Imperial Majesties [Maria Theresa and Frances I Stephen?]. Death of the Arch-duchess. Dated Vienna, 23 November 1763. (folio 3)

3. Letter from Lord Stormont to Mr. Mitchell. Motives assigned for the hasty conclusion of a peace. Connection between the Court of Berlin and the Ottoman Porte. The King of Prussia [Frederick II, alias Frederick the Great] is determined to act in concert with Russian in the affairs of Poland. (In cypher). Dated Vienna, 21 [unknown] 1764. (folio 5)

4. Letter from Lord Stormont to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Intentions of the King of Prussia with regard to Russia. Language held by Count Mercia at Warsaw. Report of a treaty between Prussian and the Porte. Dated Vienna, 26 April 1764. (folio 8)

5. Letter from Lord Stormont to Mr. Mitchell. Recall of the Prussian Minister at London. Treaty between Russia and Prussia. Conduct of the Court of Vienna with regard to Poland. (In cypher). Dated Vienna, 19 May 1764. (folio 10)

6. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Introducing a Mr. Errington. Congratulations on Sir Andrew’s having received the Order of the Bath. State of affairs in Austria. Tour of the Emperor. Accident of General Wiedman. Dated Vienna, 11 June 1766. (folio 12)

7. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Congratulations on Sir Andrew’s return to the Court of Berlin. Lord Stormont will be at Vienna in the autumn. He still suffers from the affliction that befell him. Compliments of the Marquis de Los Rios. Dated Vienna, 2 July 1766. (folio 14)

8. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Motives of Monsieur de Castries journey to Berlin. Change of Ministry at Vienna. (In cypher). Dated Vienna, 2 August 1766. (folio 16)

9. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Mr. Langlois is preparing to set out for Italy, on account of his health. Dated Vienna, 22 September 1766. (folio 18)

10. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Renewal of the correspondence. Sentiments of their Imperial Majesties towards the manufacture of public tranquillity. Dated Vienna, 29 November 1766. (folio 20)

11. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Success of Captain Gibsone in purchasing a company in General Plunket’s regiment. General remarks on the state of affairs. Dated Vienna, 23 September 1767. (folio 22)

12. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Lord Stormont is preparing for a journey to Italy, to recover his health. Mr. Langlois is returned, and will supply his place. Dated Vienna, 26 October 1767. (folio 24)

13. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Distinction paid by the King of Prussia to Sir Andrew Mitchell, in addressing him the ‘Epistle on the Origin of Evil’. Health of Lord Stormont. Mr Langlois’ brother. Intended marriage of the Archduchess Charlotte. Dated Vienna, 16 January 1768. (folio 26)

14. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Distinction paid to Monsieur de Rodt by the Empress [Maria Theresa], and Count Kaunitz [Wenzel Anton]. Notices to induce the Court of Vienna to make up to the King of Prussia. (In cypher). Dated Vienna, 30 January 1768. (folio 29)

15. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) A letter of compliment. Lord Stormont is at Rome. Private circumstances. Dated Vienna, 24 February 1768. (folio 31)

16. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Account given by Count Kaunitz of the motives of the attention shown to M. de Rodt. Reports regarding the Pragmatic sanction. Pacific disposition of the Court. Conferences between the French and Prussian Ministers. No change of system to be expected. (In cypher). Dated Vienna, 24 February 1768. (folio 34)

17. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Sentiments of the Court of Vienna in regard to Poland. The new confederation of Lubin and Halis. Dated Vienna, 13 May 1768. (folio 38)

18. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Anecdote of the King of Prussia. M. de Mühl, the Hanoverian Secretary of Legation. Character of General O’Donel, who has accepted, against his will, the Government of Transylvania. Private prospects. Lord Stormont. Dated Vienna, 13 may 1768. (folio 40)

19. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Characters of the Empress and of Marshal Lacy. Account of Count Sinzendorff. Dated Vienna, 13 May 1768. (folio *39)

20. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M. and partly cypher). Lord Stormont expected back. Mor. Mühl. Transactions in Poland. Expedition of the French to Corsica. Dated Vienna, 3 July 1768. (folio 43)

21. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Recovery of his Lordship’s health. State of affairs. Dated Vienna, 13 July 1768. (folio 45)

22. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. False reports at St. Petersburg of the Emperor’s intentions. Interchange of Ministers between France and Prussia. A rupture with Russian resolved on by the Porte. The ensuing Diet in Poland. Dated Vienna, 18 October 1768. (folio 47)

23. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Account of the arrest of the Russian Minister at Constantinople. Dated Vienna, 26 October 1768. (folio 49)

24. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Deposition of the Grand Vizier [Silahdar Hamza Mahir Pasha]. Everything continues to wear a hostile appearance. Views of the Sultan [Mustafa III] in making war. (Partly in cypher). Dated Vienna, 12 November 1768. (folio 51)

25. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Prince Kaunitz declares the reports of his Court having contributed to influence the Turks are false. Stipulations of the treaty with Russia. Interchange of ministers between France and Prussia. Dated Vienna, 3 December 1768. (folio 53)

26. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Introducing Lord Kildare to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Dated Vienna, 9 March 1769. (folio 55)

27. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Lord Stormont is preparing to go to England, and leaves M. Langlois in his place. Dated Vienna, 23 May 1769. (folio 57)

28. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Motions of the Russian and Turkish armies. Dated Vienna, 24 May 1769. (folio 61)

29. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Fate of General Paoli. Particulars of the slaughter of the Corsicans by the French. Dated Vienna, 10 June 1769. (folio 62)

30. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Notices from Turkey. The Prince of Moldavia [Ioan Teodor Callimachi] is said to be put in irons, suspected of favouring the Russians. Affairs in Poland. Paoli has been at Florence. Dated Vienna, 19 July 1769. (folio 62)

31. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Victory of Prince Galitzin over the Turks. General Paoli has paid his court to the Emperor at Milan. Report of an interview to take place at Neiss, between His Imperial Majesty [Joseph II] and the King of Prussia. Dated Vienna, 29 July 1769. (folio 64)

32. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. It is believed the Fortress of Chotzim has surrendered to the Russians. Projected interview between the Emperor and King of Prussia. The Court of Vienna is much displeased at it. (Chiefly cypher). Dated Vienna, 9 August 1769. (folio 65)

33. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M. and in cypher). Still on the subject of the interview. Language held by France. Particulars of the Turkish army. The Blockade of Chotzim still continues. Dated Vienna, 2 September 1769. (folio 68)

34. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) A letter of friendship and general Intelligence. Dated Vienna, 7 October 1769. (folio 71)

35. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) To introduce to Sir Andrew, two young English Gentlemen. Dated Vienna, 12 October 1769. (folio 73)

36. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Apprehensions felt by the Court of Vienna at the success of Russia. The King of Prussia is believed to be equally jealous. Probability of a connection between Austria and Prussia. Object of the Electress of Saxony’s visit to Berlin. Confederations formed. Dated Vienna, 4 December 1769. (folio 75)

37. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Orders given to some battalions to march into Hungary. State of that Country. Minister sent from the Confederation of Biala to Paris. Dated Vienna, 17 January 1770. (folio 77)

38. Letter from Mr. Langlois to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Death of the Archduchess. Return of Lord Stormont expected. Dated Vienna, 24 January 1770. (folio 79)

39. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Private audience held with the Emperor and Empress. Dated Vienna, 14 February 1770. (folio 81)

40. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Attendance on the Duke of Gloucester [Prince William Henry]. Particulars of the interview between the Emperor and King of Prussia. Objects of the Conferences. Affair of Danzig. (Chiefly in cypher). Dated Vienna, 22 September 1770. (folio 83)

41. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Baron van Swieten is to succeed General Nugent. The Porte certainly applied to the Austrian and Prussian Courts for their mediation, and it was discussed at the Camp by the Emperor and King of Prussia. Coldness of behaviour shown by the King of Prussia to the Duke of Gloucester. (In cypher). Dated Vienna, 17 November 1770. (folio 86)

42. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Sentiments of the Court of Vienna, and the King of Prussia, in regard to the Russian conquests. Dated Vienna, 16 May 1770. (folio 88)

43. Letter from Lord Stormont to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) To introduce to Sir Andrew Mitchell the Baron Lampenhausen, and Monsieur de Feronée. Dated Vienna, 29 May 1770. (folio 90)

44. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Relative to Mr. Gibsone’s sons, one of whom is in the Hessian service, and the other preparing to enter it. Anger of the Russians against Danzig [Gdańsk], for preserving its neutrality. Dated Danzig, 20 January 1759. (folio 92)

45. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) The Russian army is surrounding the town, and measures are taken to prevent a surprise. Dated Danzig, 31 January 1759. (folio 95)

46. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Entirely relative to his sons Nicholas and Archibald. The former has obtained promotion. Dated Danzig, 21 March 1759. (folio 96)

47. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Congratulations on the conquest of Quebec. Dated Danzig, 3 November 1759. (folio 99)

48. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Merely concerting the forwarding of letters to Mr. Keith. Dated Danzig, 23 April 1760. (folio 101)

49. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) March of the Russian army. The Post Office at Stolpe put under Russian direction. Dated Danzig, 21 June 1760. (folio 103)

50. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Further advice as to the direction of letters. Dated Danzig, 5 July 1760. (folio 105)

51. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Report of certain great persons having been arrested by Prince Ferdinand. Mr. Gibsone wishes his sons to be transferred from the Hessian to the Prussian, Hanoverian, or British service. Dated Danzig, 19 July 1760. (folio 107)

52. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Congratulations on the good news received. Stoppage of the mails at Corlin and Stolpe. Similar measures threatened at Berlin. Dated Danzig, 20 September 1760. (folio 109)

53. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing a letter from Mr. Keith. Dated Danzig, 20 September 1760. (folio 111)

54. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Representations sent from Danzig against the stoppage of the Mails at Berlin eastward. Inquiry such a measure would cause to the British Trade. Dated Danzig, 8 October 1760. (folio 112)

55. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Still on the subject of the Posts. Dated Danzig, 5 November 1760. (folio 114)

56. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) The interruption of the Post is at length restored. Inquiry done to the King’s service in consequence. Dated Danzig, 10 December 1760. (folio 117)

57. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) On the same subject. Mr. Mitchell’s good offices in getting the letters forwarded to their destination. Dated Danzig, 17 December 1760. (folio 119)

58. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) The Russian army continues quiet in their quarters. Dated Danzig, 4 February 1761. (folio 121)

59. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Congratulations on the success of the King’s arms in Hesse. Dated Danzig, 25 March 1761. (folio 123)

60. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Loss of one of his sons before Ziegenhayn. Report of the Turks and Tartars assembling on the frontiers. Dated Danzig, 20 May 1761. (folio 125)

61. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Relative to the release of Monsieur de Kleist, in the army of the Empire, and in the prison at Cushin. Dated Danzig, 27 June 1761. (folio 127)

62. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Still on the affair of the Berlin Post. Dated Danzig, 25 November 1761. (folio 129)

63. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Congratulations on the conquest of Martinico [Martinique]. Dated Danzig, 10 April 1762. (folio 131)

64. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Forwarding a letter from St. Petersburg. Arrival of Mr. Spencer. Dared Danzig, 14 April 1762. (folio 133)

65. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Forwarding a letter from St. Petersburg. Dated Danzig, 24 April 1762. (folio 135)

66. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Report of a treaty in negotiation, whereby the King of Prussia is to give up part of Silesia, and to be ‘dedomaged’ in the Bishopric of Warmia, and Polish Prussia. Alarm of the town of Danzig in consequence. Dated Danzig, 26 April 1762. (folio 137)

67. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Forwarding a letter from St. Petersburg. Dated Danzig, 1 May 1762. (folio 139)

68. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Forwarding a letter. Dated Danzig, 5 May 1762. (folio 142)

69. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Revolution at St. Petersburg, and some particulars. General Panin passes to take the command of Romansoff’s corps. Dated Danzig, 21 July 1762. (folio 143)

70. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Forwarding a letter from Mr. Keith. Dated Danzig, 9 October 1762. (folio 145)

71. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Arrival and departure of Mr. Keith. Expenses of Estaffets and Postage. Dated Danzig, 10 November 1762. (folio 147)

72. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Thanks to Mr. Mitchell for recommending his son to the Landgrave, and Colonel Clavering. He wishes to obtain for his son (a first Lieutenant in the Hessian service) his discharge with the Title of Major or Lieutenant Colonel. Dated Danzig, 16 March 1763. (folio 150)

73. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Mr. Mitchell. (P.M.) Arrival of Count Zingendorff at Danzig, to attempt the introduction of a commerce from Hungary. Dated Danzig, 24 December 1763. (folio 152)

74. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Chiefly relative to placing his son in the Prussian, Polish, or Austrian service. Account of General Gibsone. Affairs in Poland. Dated Danzig, 11 March 1767. (folio 155)

75. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell.(P.M.) Proceedings of the dissidents. Enclosing the Prussian declarations to the Court of Warsaw, and the act of confederation made at Thorn. Dated Danzig, 28 March 1767. (folio 158) [Annexed are the Printed act of Confederation, dated Thorn, 20 March 1767, and the Prussian declaration, dated Warsaw, March 1767.]

76. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing another copy of the act of Confederation, with the signatures of the Nobility and Gentry, and Mr. Panin’s letter to Prince [Nicholas] Repnin. Baron Kyserling is deputed by the Confederation to go to Moscow. Conditions made by the town of Danzig, in acceding to the Confederation, not agreeable to Russians. Dated Danzig, 8 April 1767. (folio 165) [Annexed are the printed papers referred to.]

77. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing the Russian declaration at Warsaw. State of Poland. Dated Danzig, 22 April 1767. (folio 177) [Annexed is the printed declaration.]

78. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) His son has chosen the Austrian service. Death of Lieutenant General Goltz, the Marshal of the Confederation, how is succeeded by his brother, Major General Goltz. The Act of Accession of Thorn, Elbing, and Danzig to the Confederation, is enclosed. Dated Danzig, 2 May 1767. (folio 186) [Annexed is the printed Act of Accession, dated 10 April 1767.]

79. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Proceedings of the dissidents. Deputies from Thorn to the Court of Warsaw. Dated Danzig, 6 May 1767. (folio 190)

80. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing the Act of Confederation of the dissidents of Lithuania. Deputies from them received at Warsaw. Dated Danzig, 9 May 1767. (folio 192) [Annexed is the printed Act of Confederation, dated Stuck, 20 March 1767.]

81. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing General Grabowski’s speech to the King of Poland. Information from Thorn. Commission in the Austrian service for Mr. Gibsone’s son. Dated Danzig, 16 May 1767. (folio 200) [Annexed is the weekly Gazette, published at Thorn, containing General Grabowski’s speech. (In German)]

82. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Still on the plan of placing his son in the Austrian service. Dated Danzig, 20 May 1767/. (folio 206)

83. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Confederations. His son’s visit to Berlin. Dated Danzig, 23 May 1767. (folio 208)

84. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) He would prefer the Prussian service for his son. Further proceedings of the confederations. Dated Danzig, 6 June 1767. (folio 210)

i. (Enclosed) Copie de la Lettre de Sa Majesté le Roi de Prusse: assuring the Confederation of Poland and Lithuania of his Protection. Dated Berlin, 16 May 1767. (folio 212)

ii. (Enclosed) Copy of the Act of Confederation of the Gentry of Courland. (In German). (folio 213)

85. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Acknowledging the civilities of Sir Andres to his son. Footing on which the affair of the dissidents is received at Moscow. Project of a general Confederation. Dated Danzig, 27 June 1767. (folio 215)

86. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing the plan of a general confederation in Poland. Dated of the Primate. Dated Danzig, 1 July 1767. (folio 217)

i. (Enclosed) Copy of the project for a general Confederation. (In German). (folio 219)

87. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing a note of some of the transactions in Poland. Dated Danzig, 4 July 1767. (folio 223)

i. (Enclosed). Note of affaires in Poland, referred to in the letter. (folio 225)

88. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) The creation of Count Podowski as Primate. Further particulars of the transactions in Poland. Dated Danzig, 8 July 1767. (folio 227)

89. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) On the same subject. Dated Danzig, 11 July 1767. (folio 229)

i. (Enclosed) Copy of the article whereby the confederation of the dissidents is received into the General Confederation. (In German). (folio 231)

90. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing the Act of General Confederation. Dated Danzig, 15 July 1767. (folio 233)

i. (Enclosed). Traduction Literale du l’acte de Confederation General du Grand Duché de Littiuanie. (folio 236)

91. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Further particulars of the Veldherr etc. Declaration of the Archbishop of Lüneburg and the Bishop of Kraków [Kajetan Sołtyk], two of the malcontents, who have acceded to the Confederation. Dated Danzig, 18 July 1767. (folio 241)

i. (Enclosed) Copy of the declaration referred to in the letter. (In German). (folio 243)

92. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Transactions in the General Diet. Dated Danzig, 23 September 1767. (folio 245)

i. (Enclosed). Resolution passed in the Diet, relative to the dissidents. (folio 247)

93. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Return of Baron Keyserling from Russia. The deputation of the dissidents admitted to sit in the General Confederation. The order of St. Alexander Nevsky brought to General Goltz. Purchase of a company in the Austrian service by Mr. Gibsone’s son. Dated Danzig, 10 October 1767. (folio 248)

94. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing an extract of a letter relative to the English sailor James Richardson. Speeches of the King of Poland and the Bishop of Kraków in the General Diet. Arrest of the Bishop, with the Bishop of Kiev [Józef Andrzej Załuski], and some others. Dated Danzig, 21 October 1767. (folio 251)

i. (Enclosed) Certificate of the discharge of James Richardson, an English sailor. (folio 253)

95. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing a copy of Prince Repnin’s declaration relative to the arrest of Bishops. Proceedings of the Diet. Dated Danzig, 24 October 1767. (folio 254) [Annexed is the printed declaration referred to.]

96. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) The Bishop of Kraków and his companions carried into Russia. Prorogation of the Diet. Dated Danzig, 28 October 1767. (folio 257)

97. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Proceedings of the Session, in the affair of the dissidents. Dated Danzig, 18 November 1767. (folio 259)

i. (Enclosed) Plan of session of the commission, in the affair of the dissidents, in Prince Radzwil’s palace. (folio 261)

98. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Affairs of the dissidents. Dated Danzig, 28 November 1767. (folio 262)

99. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Success of the dissidents. The law of Libere Transitus. Danzig, 30 December 1767. (folio 264)

100. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Substance of a letter received from one of the commission, for the affair of the dissidents, detailing the completion of the treaty. Dated Danzig, 9 December 1767. (folio 266)

101. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing a copy of the treaty of the dissidents which is directed to be returned. The Empress of Russia [Catherine II, alias Catherine the Great] is not pleased with the first three articles. Prince Repnin. Proceedings of the town of Danzig to the detriment of British subjects. Dated Danzig, 13 January 1768. (folio 268)

102. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Sending some kegs of caviar. Dated Danzig, 23 January 1768. (folio 271)

103. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Alterations to be made in the dissident treaty. Collection for the Protestants managed by Mr. Woide in London. More caviar sent. Dated Danzig, 6 February 1768. (folio 273)

104. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Lord [Charles] Cathcart’s appointment to be ambassador to Russia. News from Warsaw of a Confederation in Podolia. Dissolution of the national and dissident confederation. Collection for the Protestants. Dated Danzig, 23 March 1768. (folio 275)

105. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Proceedings in Poland. Confederations forming. Dated Danzig, 6 April 1768. (folio 278)

106. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) British ships arrived to load corn. Collection for the Protestants in Britain. The new coin and the reduction of 33 percent opposed by the town of Danzig. News from Warsaw enclosed. Dated Danzig, 27 April 1768. (folio 280)

i. (Enclosed). Communication from Warsaw, relative to the conduct of the Saxon Residents, and the Bishop of Kamimek. (In German). (folio 282)

107. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Spirit of dissention in Poland. Activity of the Polish and Russian troops. Actions between the confederates and Russians. Behaviour of Wilkes. Dated Danzig, 21 May 1768. (folio 284)

108. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Enclosing a copy of the Act of Confederation, and the oath. Reports of victories gained by the confederates, and by the Russians. The Porte has declared its intention not to interfere. Dated Danzig, 25 May 1768. (folio 287)

i and ii. (Enclosed). Copies of the act and oath, referred to in the letter. (In German). (folios 289 and 291)

109. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Confirmation of the victory of the Russians over the Confederates. Measures taken by the Court of Warsaw. Dated Danzig, 28 May 1768. (folio 295)

110. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) With a case of liqueurs to the Earl Marischal [George Keith]. The Russian troops continue to dispose the confederates. Dated Danzig, 4 June 1768. (folio 297)

111. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Wilkes’s affair. Victory of the Russians over the Confederates of Bar. Dated Danzig, 2 July 1768. (folio 299)

112. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Particulars of the Russian victory. Transactions in Poland. Dated Danzig, 6 July 1768. (folio 302)

i. (Enclosed). Extract of a letter from the Russian Resident at Warsaw, dated 30 June 1768, detailing the victory of the Russians. (In German). (folio 304)

113. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Advices from Poland. Dated Danzig, 16 July 1768. (folio 306)

114. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) New confederations in Poland. Several reports from thence. Dated Danzig, 6 August 1768. (folio 308)

115. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Further particulars of the Treaties in Poland. Mr. Gibsone intends coming to Berlin. Dated Danzig, 17 August 1768. (folio 310)

116. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Thanks for civilities shown at Berlin. Orders for Ratafia, and Hungary wine. Regiment of his son. Dated Danzig, 21 September 1768. (folio 312)

117. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Respecting the state of trade between Britain and Danzig, and encroachments on the treaty, illustrated by cases. Dated Danzig, 31 December 1768. (folio 314).

i. (Enclosed). Extract from M. von den Linde’s Treatise ‘de Jure publico Gedanensé’ (folio 318)

118. Gedanensé Still of the subject of the treaty. Report that Prince Wolkonski is to succeed Prince Repnin, who is made Lieutenant General against the Turks. Some French persons ordered to quit the Russian dominions. Behaviour of Wilkes. Dated Danzig, 25 January 1769. (folio 320)

119. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Arrangement of correspondence with Baron Cocceji, under the cover of Messrs. Tepper. Dated Danzig, 8 February 1769. (folio 323)

120. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Still on the subject of correspondence under cover. Dated Danzig, 18 February 1769. (folio 325)

121. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) Testimonial od his son’s conduct from General Plunket. Contributions levying by the confederates. Dated Danzig, 17 January 1770. (folio 327)

i. (Enclosed). News from Warsaw dated 4 January 1770. Arrival of Austrian troops at Belitz. Death of the Sultan, and elevation of his brother to the throne. (In French). (folio 329)

122. Letter from Mr. Gibsone to Sir Andrew Mitchell. (P.M.) The Plague raging in the upper provinces of Poland. Precautions taken against it. Reports of the booty captures at Bender. Dated Danzig, 31 October 1770. (folio 330)

i. (Enclosed). Extrait d’une letter de Varsovie, en date du 18 Octobre 1770. News from Constantinople. Russian fleet in the archipelago. (In French). (folio 332)