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

Private correspondence of Mr. (Subsequently Sir) Andrew Mitchell, with various Ministers, and Persons of Rank, 1756-1766, copied by his secretary, or rough drafts. Propriâ Manu.

1. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A letter of concern, with regard to pecuniary transactions of Sir Charles Hanbury Williams. Dated Dresden, 14 October 1756. (folio 2)

2. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Fatigue undergone by Mr. Mitchell and his secretary. The King of Prussia [Frederick II, alias Frederick the Great] thinks the English Ministers are in the wrong, in the affair with the Dutch, with regard to what they call a ‘capital point’, which is says is no point at all. Complaints of the want of comfort in the Prussian camp, and of the expense incurred. Dated Seidlitz, 4 November 1756. (folio 2b)

3. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle [Thomas Pelham-Holles]. Thanks for his Grace’s hints. Disposition of the King of Prussia towards the King [George II]. The rupture with France not foreseen. If anything can be done at St. Petersburg, or at the Porte [Ottoman Empire], to create a diversion, the King of Prussia will certainly give every succour to the King. Complaints of His Grace not having granted Mr. Mitchell his quarters pay, as commissary, and of a fund not being provided for extraordinary expenses. Dated Headquarters at Sedelitz, 4 November 1756. (folio 3b)

4. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Inclosing a letter to His Lordship from ‘a man of Parts’. Dated Dresden, 17 November 1756. (folio 5)

5. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The hints in his Lordship’s private letter have obviated the false impressions made on the King of Prussia by the divisions at home. His Prussian Majesty is preparing a project for an alliance with England, Holland, and Russia, which will be communicated to England. Friendly disposition of the King of Prussia towards Great Britain. Dated Dresden, 20 November 1756. (folio 5)

6. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Substance of a letter received from Sir Charles Williams. The King of Prussia’s business at Leipzig is not known. Dated Dresden, 25 November 1756. (folio 6)

7. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and for yourself only). The King of Prussia was displeased at the manner in which Lord Stormont executed his commission from the Court of Saxony, and has not got over it, although his Lordship dined with them at Sedelitz. Dated Dresden, 25 November 1756. (folio 7)

8. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle [Thomas Pelham-Holles]. Regrets the resolution his Grace has taken of retiring, and offers to resign his own post if it should be his Grace’s pleasure. Dated Dresden, 25 November 1756. (folio 7)

9. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Justification of himself, in case any complaint should be made from Baron Munchhausen, on the subject of correspondence. Dated Dresden, 5 December 1756. (folio 7b)

10. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Instructions requested. Complaint of the King of Prussia, of the King not having declared his resolution about the German Army, the command of which the King of Prussia wishes to be conferred on Prince Lewis of Brunswick. Intelligence of Russian troops having marched into Lithuania. Estimates force of the Empress Queen [Maria Theresa]’s army in the next campaign, and the Prussian strength to oppose it. Dated Dresden, 9 December 1756. (folio 8)

11. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Detail of the reasons Mr. Mitchell has to be offended with the Duke of Newcastle. Dated Dresden, 13 December 1756. (folio 9b)

12. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Enclosing a note of money laid out, and a blank signature to be filled up in the form of a Bill of extra-extraordinaries. Other items. Dated Dresden, 13 December 1756. (folio 10)

13. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Relative to the complaint made by Lewis Excellence, [Baron Munchhausen and his brother]. Lord Stormont had better be cautioned on his intimacy with Count Gross, who is a personal enemy of the King of Prussia, and also with the French Ambassador Brogolio, who is ‘a Prince of Puppies’. Surprise of the King of Prussia at the success of his troops in Courland. Mr. Mitchell transmits drawings of the Prussian uniforms, and a Berlin Gazette. Dated Dresden, 25 December 1756. (folio 10b)

14. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Surprise at the language held at Hanover. The incapacity and duplicity of the Ministry there. Their negotiation with the Court of Vienna for a neutrality. Danger to which the King is exposed by the stupid perfidy of this administration. Dated Brunswick, 8 February 1757. (folio 11)

15. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. His Grace’s conjectures that the Prussian Minister’s coldness towards him proceeded from orders from his master are unfounded. Duplicity of the Hanoverian Ministry. The Duke of Brunswick has been shamefully used by them. Date Brunswick, 12 February 1757. (folio 13b)

16. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (For yourself only). Language and conduct of the Hanoverian Ministry. The Duke of Newcastle’s complaints of Mr. Mitchell’s neglect of him. Dated Brunswick, 12 February 1757. (Folio 14b)

17. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Thanks for his Lordship’s hints. Anger at the dissimulation of the Hanoverian Ministry. In case Sir Charles Hanbury Williams is recalled, it is hoped a successor will be appointed who can have the King of Prussia’s confidence. Dated Brunswick, 19 February 1757. (folio 15b)

18. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Intractable nature of the Ministry. Scanty present designed by them for General Schmettaw. If the King does not name a General with independent powers, the country will be lost, as the administration is wholly Austrian at heart. Dated Hanover, 26 February 1757. (folio 16b)

19. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most private). General Schmettaw’s report to the King of Prussia has laid everything open. Reproaches the King of Prussia against the Hanoverian Ministry, and his determination not to depend on them. Danger of losing the Electorate, if these men are not rooted out. Dated Dresden, 12 March 1757. (folio 18)

20. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Enclosing a copy of the report of General Schmettaw. The French have persuaded the people on the continent that Admiral Byng is a Hero, ready to suffer martyrdom to appease a furious people. Information on the efforts making at sea. Dated Dresden, 12 March 1757. (folio 19b)

21. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Hereditary Prince of Brunswick [Charles William Ferdinand]. Esteem of the King of Prussia for His Highness, and readiness to accept of his services. (In French). Dated Dresden, 17 March 1757. (folio 20b)A memorandum follows, that on the 31st, a letter was written to Lord Holderness respecting the pension of the Duchess Dowager of Courland [Johanna Magdalene?], which the King of Prussia is not disposed to give; and another about Mr. Darcy, whom His Prussian Majesty will receive into his service, in the same rank he served in the Austrian troops. (folio 21b)

22. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Private). The letter of Baron Munchhausen, to persuade the King of Prussian a neutrality is for his interest, is looked on as a secret declaration of Hanover against England, but the King of Prussia has never had the least suspicion of the English Ministry. Mr. Mitchell complains of the uneasiness of his situation, and of his inability to support it much longer. Expressions of the King of Prussian against Hanover. Sir Charles Williams’ wish to leave his station should be prevented. Baron Wedell has not been of use in the negotiation with Denmark. Dated Dresden, 7 April 1757. (folio 22)

23. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Secret project of the King of Prussia against the Austrians. Conjecture that an attack is meditated in several places at once. Pains taken by His Prussian Majesty to study the campaigns of the Marechal Turenne, Prince Eugene, and the Duke of Marlborough. Firmness and steadiness of the King of Prussia’s mind. Report that France wishes to be out of the war. Dated Dresden, 7 April 1757. (folio 23b)

24. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Still on the project of the King of Prussia. Arrest of the Queen of Poland [Maria Josepha]. General Intelligence. Inquiries respecting the debate in the House of Commons, on the Duke of Cumberland [Prince William]’s going abroad. Dated Dresden, 15 April 1757. (folio 25b)

25. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Pecuniary). Respecting Mr. Mitchell’s bills of extra-extraordinaries. Dated Dresden, 19 April 1757. (folio 27)

26. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. In a very few days that fate of Europe will be decided. Mr. Mitchell wishes assurances could be given, before that period, of sending a fleet to the Baltic. Statement of Mr. Mitchell’s private establishment, the expense of which exceeds his appointments. Dated Dresden, 19 April 1757. (folio 27b)

27. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Effect of the late action on the counsels of the King of Prussia. Propositions of neutrality ushered in with a falsehood, to which His Prussian Majesty has given a most satisfactory answer. The Prince of Hesse [William VIII?] is destined to be governor of Prague. Particulars of the battle. General Imhoff could have had no such orders from the Duke of Wolfenbuttle as supposed, and they are attributed by Mr. Mitchell to the misintelligence existing between the Brunswick and Hanoverian Ministry. Dated Camp of Beleslavin before Prague, 18 May 1757. (folio 28b)

28. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell advises the affair of the Baltic squadron should be pressed. Fatigue and anxiety felt by him during the last month. Hours of going to rest and rising. Dated Camp at Beleslavin, 18 May 1757. (folio 30b)

29. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Change of sentiments in the Hanoverian Ministry, on the King of Prussia’s success. Chance of taking Prague. Dated Camp at Beleslavin, 24 May 1757. (folio 31b)

30. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. The siege of Prague may last a month or six weeks longer. Dated Beleslavin, 8 June 1757. (folio 32)

31. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Behaviour of the infantry and cavalry in the late action. The enemy gained the advantage from superiority of numbers. The report of the Emperor’s being in the army is not confirmed. Dated Beleslavin, 20 June 1757. (folio 32b)

32. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The causes of the defeat arose from the King of Prussia’s wish to grant succour to the Duke of Cumberland, his impetuosity of temper, and his contempt of the enemy. The Prussian loss is calculated at 4000. Dated Leitmeritz, 23 June 1757. (folio 32b)

33. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Alteration of the state of affairs. Ill treatment sustained by Mr. Mitchell caused by the divisions of the Ministry. Distress and anxiety felt at present. Dated Leitmeritz, 11 July 1757. (folio 33)

34. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and for your Lordship’s eyes only). Suspicions of Mr. Mitchell that Hanover Councils had prevailed, and that he should have been made the tool to palliate their neutrality; hence his request to be recalled. The person alluded to in the secret letter is the Duke of Newcastle. Mr. Mitchell owns the fault he committed of saying anything of himself in the office letter. Dated Dresden, 17 August 1757. (folio 34)

35. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Most Secret). Report of M. de Knyphausen’s being sent from Berlin to Paris. Dated Dresden, 21 August 1757. (folio 34b)

36. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland. Mr. Mitchell will make the best use possible of the reasons suggested by His Royal Highness. Instructions asked from England. It is feared the proposition to Austria, now determined, will be rejected, or clogged with such conditions as the King never can agree to. Dated Dresden, 26 August 1757. (folio 35)

37. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and for your Lordship’s eyes only). England is cheated and the Ministers duped by Hanover. Combined forces against the King of Prussia. Doubts on the success of the measure to be proposed to the Court of Vienna. Mr. Mitchell adds ‘he knows not how to look the King of Prussia in the face’. Dated Dresden, 28 August 1757. (folio 36)

38. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The situation of the King of Prussia’s affairs appears desperate. A sensible alteration in his temper. Dated Dresden, 31 August 1757. (folio 37)

39. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Remarks on the Hanover Convention, on its being disavowed by Baron Munchhausen, and apparently by the King. It is now not in the power of England to save the King of Prussia, if France has a mind to ruin him. France apparently has no such intention, or they might have been now masters of Berlin. Dated Naumburg, 15 October 1757. (folio 37b)

40. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell has written to the Duke of Newcastle, and referred to the private letter to His Lordship of the same date. Dated Naumburg, 15 October 1757. (folio 38b)

41. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. The King of Prussia expresses his satisfaction at His Grace’s resolution of returning to the head of the Ministry. Transactions at Hanover. Dated Naumburg, 15 October 1757. (folio 38b)

42. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Recommending to his Lordship his (Mr. Mitchell’s) private affairs. Dated Leipzig, 24 October 1757. (folio 40)

43. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Some Austrian hussars appear before Leipzig. Marshal Keith will defend it to the utmost. Position of the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell recommends his private affairs to his Grace. Dated Leipzig, 24 October 1757. (folio 40b)

44. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Lord [George] Anson. Recommending Lieutenant John Mathison. Dated Leipzig, 24 October 1757. (folio 41)

45. Letter from Mt. Mitchell to Mr. Mathison. Enclosing the above. Dated Leipzig, 24 October 1757. (folio 41)

46. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. In case of the Empress of Russia [Elizabeth]’s death being confirmed, which it would be proper to recall Sir Charles Williams, considering the footing he is on with the Great Duchess [Catherine]. Dated Leipzig, 30 October 1757. (folio 41b)

47. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Plunder of Count Brühl’s house by order of the King of Prussia. The late expedition against France causes the English to be despised on the continent. Dated Leipzig, 1 November 1757. (folio 42)

48. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. The remittance of the Prussian Subsidy should be managed so as to give the King of Prussia the greatest possible advantage from it. Demands made by His Prussian Majesty on the town of Leipzig. Dated Leipzig, 1 November 1757. (folio 42b)

49. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Hint of France to the King of Prussia to send an accredited person to Versailles. Peace wished for by His Prussian Majesty. Dated Leipzig, 13 November 1757. (folio 43)

50. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Confirmation of the bad news. The King of Prussia bears it with spirit. Dated Leipzig, 5 December 1757. (folio 43b)

51. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Most Secret). Affairs on the continent are irrecoverably ruined. State of the King of Prussia’s forces contrasted with the Austrian army. Another battle will certainly be risked. Assistance from England desired. Dated Leipzig, 5 December 1757. (folio 44)

52. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Dangerous conjuncture of affairs. Course to be followed in case the King of Prussia should not succeed. Dated Leipzig, 5 December 1757. (folio 45)

53. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Incredible victory of the King of Prussia. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (folio 46)

54. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Secret). Suspicions that Prince Henry is paving the way towards a negotiation with France. Release of M. Martinfort, Commissary to General Soubise. The Prince’s way of thinking. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (folio 46b)

55. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Happy turn of affairs. Dated Leipzig, 19 December 1757. (folio 47)

56. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell is preparing for his journey. He begs his Lordship to be quick in the resolution he takes. Recommendation of Major Marwitz; dispatched by the King of Prussia to England. Dated Leipzig, 25 December 1757. (folio 48)

57. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Favourable news expected from Hanover. Mr. Mitchell’s preparing to go into Silesia. (In French). Dated Leipzig, 25 December 1757. (folio 48b)

58. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Entreating his lordship to get the Bill of Extraordinaries paid. Dated Breslau, 1 February 1758. (folio 49)

59. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Most Secret). Justification of some passages previously written. Thanks for his Lordship’s confidential communication, and inquires as to what part Lord Granville took on the occasion referred to. Dated Breslau, 1 February 1758. (folio 49)

60. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Private). The King of Prussia is so offended at the refusal of troops, fleets, etc. as to think of sending another Minister to England. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (folio 50)

61. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell sends his Lordship some silver medals. The King of Prussia at first disposed to sign the convention, and wished to know that present it is customary to make the Ministers on such occasions. Full powers are sent to Mr. Muchel [the Prussian Minister in London], but with orders not to sign. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (folio 50b)

62. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle [Thomas Pelham-Holles]. Refusal of the King of Prussia to sign the convention. Reinforcement of troops sent to Prince Ferdinand, and diversion making in the country of Halberstadt. Hints that the free vote of a million to the King of Prussia would be more binding than ten treaties. The King of Prussia’s dispositions are still towards a peace. Medals sent to the Duke and Duchess [Harriet Pelham-Holles]. Dated Breslau, 9 February 1758. (folio 51)

63. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Enclosing a letter to Mr. Pitt, with a preservative against the gout [from the King of Prussia]. Dated Breslau, 26 March 1758. (folio 52b)

64. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia’s satisfactions in the conversations held with General Yorke. Mr. Mitchell’s obligations to the General for his candid and friendly behaviour. Dated Neiss, 26 April 1758. (folio 52b)

65. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. General Yorke pleased with his reception. Olm is will defended. Marshal Daun has not yet shown himself. Dated Gross-Latein in Moravia, 10 June 1758. (folio 53)

66. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Justification from the charge of forgetfulness. Satisfaction felt in General Yorke’s mission. Request that the money expended may be reimbursed. Dated Gross-Latein, 10 June 1758. (folio 53b)

67. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Enclosing letter. Dated Tepschin, 16 June 1758. (folio 54b)

68. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Unpleasant moments. Affairs on the brink of destruction. The Russians fought like devils, but the King of Prussia’s firmness of mind saved all. Dated Tamsel, 28 August 1758. (folio 54b)

69. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Congratulations on the victory of the King of Prussia over the Russians. Dated Tamsel, 28 August 1758. (folio 55)

70. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Thanks for the care taken by His Grace of Mr. Mitchell’s private affairs, and for the noble allowance procured for him. Complaint of the Duke’s silence. Dated Dresden, 1 October 1758. (folio 55b)

71. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Still uneasy about the Russians. Dated Dresden, 6 October 1758. (folio 56)

72. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Thanks for the favours in procuring the extra-extraordinary allowance of £1200 a year from the Duke of Newcastle. Dated Dresden, 6 October 1758. (folio 56)

73. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. It is probably Marshal Daun is going into Bohemia. Report of his being summoned to the Court of Vienna, to give an account of his conduct. Dated Dresden, 7 October 1758. (folio 56b)

74. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Esteem of the King of Prussia towards his Grace. Baron Knyphausen recommended. Had Mr. Mitchell been furnished with a full power by January or February, the Conventions would have been signed and ratified. A dormant full power is solicited. Report that the Hanoverian Ministry has disobliged Prince Ferdinand, and disgusted the Hessians. [Not dated]. (folio 56b)

75. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Recommending to the Prince’s notice, a young officer named Abercromby. (In French). Dated 30 September 1758. (folio 57b)

76. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Most Private). The consequences of the Prussian defeat to be apprehended. Causes assigned for the success of the Austrians. Loss of Marshal Keith. Dated Dresden, 16 October 1758. (folio 58)

77. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell hopes his Lordship will approve of what he has done. He hopes all will still go well. Dated Dresden, 19 October 1758. (folio 58b)

78. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Change in affairs. The King of Prussia and army are not discouraged. Mr. Mitchell requests his seat in Parliament may be secured. Dated Dresden, 19 October 1758. (folio 58b)

79. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Dresden on the point of being lost by the want of harmony among the Generals. Mr. Mitchell refuses to march from Dresden with the army. His Lordship’s assistance is requested to obtain an allowance for field equipage. Dated Dresden, 22 November 1758. (folio 59)

80. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Reports relative to the conduct of the Hanover Ministers. Full powers sent to the Prussian Ministers in London to sign the treaty. Thanks for the Duke’s promises respecting the election. Request that the expenses of field equipage may be repaid. Dated Dresden, 20 November 1758. (folio 59b)

81. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Secret propositions made to the King of Prussia by the Hanoverian Ministry, which Mr. Mitchell has received permission to communicate. Request that Mr. Mitchell’s election may be secured without loss of time. Dated Dresden, 11 December 1758. (folio 60b)

82. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia in excellent humour with England. His Prussian Majesty’s temper grown more harsh since the battle of Zorndorf. Desire of peace. Success in America. Dated Dresden, 12 December 1758. (folio 61b)

83. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Chance of getting possession of Dresden. Fatigue suffered by Mr. Mitchell. Dated Headquarters at Giuna, behind Dresden, 18 July 1760. (folio 63)Here follow two imperfect letters to the Duke of Newcastle and Lord Holderness, which have been subsequently crossed out with a pen.

84. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell hopes his last request will meet with no difficulty. He solicits to have a full power sent to him. Inquires whether Mr. Mitchell’s additional character of Plenipotentiary; and what is to become of Sit J. Goodricke. Dated Freyberg, 21 April 1760. (folio 64b)

85. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia is entirely satisfied with the proceedings of the King’s Ministers. Intentions of France. Critical situation of affairs. Dated Freyberg, 21 April 1760. (folio 65)

86. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Mr. Mitchell’s own situation. Perhaps the favour asked of the King may come too late. Dated Camp at Gross-Dobritz, 30 June 1760. (folio 66)

87. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Mr. Mitchell has asked a Red Ribband of the King, through the Earl of Holderness. Pecuniary claims. (Same date). (folio 66)

88. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Bombardment of Dresden. Dangerous situation of affairs. Fatigues endured by Mr. Mitchell. Dated Meissen, 31 July 1760. (folio 67)

89. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. The King of Prussia seems resolved to pass the Elbe. State of the Prussian and Austrian armies. Private remonstrations held with the King of Prussia. Dated Meissen, 31 July 1760. (folio 68)

90. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. (Particular). Lord Marischal’s visit to England. Mr. Mitchell requests his Grace to receive him kindly, and influence him with regard to Mr. Mitchell’s election. Mr. John Brand, a relation of Mr. Mitchell, is recommended for a place or pension. Dated Meissen, 31 July 1760. (folio 68b)

91. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Transmitting bills of extra-extraordinaries. Dated Neumarkt, 17 August 1760. (folio 69)

92. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Request that his Grace will forward the bills enclosed to Lord Holderness. (Same date). (folio 69)

93. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Recommending Baron Cocceji to his Lordship. (Same date). (folio 69b)

94. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Introducing Baron Cocceji. (Same date). (folio 70)

95. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Lady Holderness [Mary Darcy]. Introducing to her Ladyship, Baron Cocceji ‘one of the ugliest fellows in the whole army’. (Same date). (folio 70)

96. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The King of Prussia has owned that had he been beaten, there was an end of all. The danger was greater than was known. Mr. Mitchell’s health is so impaired by fatigue that he has received permission to go to Breslau. (Same date). (folio 71)

97. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Congratulations on the signal victory gained by the King of Prussia over the Austrians. The King of Prussia owns it was obtained solely by the bravery of his troops. Further particulars. Mr. Mitchell has obtained leave to go to Breslau. (Same date). (folio 72)

98. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Pitt. Introducing the Baron de Cocceji. (Same date). (folio 72b)

99. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. The King of Prussia’s sentiments on providence. Congratulations on the success in America. News of His late Majesty [George II]’s death, and well times declaration of the present King [George III]. Renewed request for a red ribbon. Bill of extra-extraordinaries. Quarterly allowance to Ambassadors Plenipotentiary. Dated Glogau [Głogów], 20 November 1760. (folio 74)

100. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Pitt. Congratulation on the success in America, and on the victory of Torgau. Death of His late Majesty. Request to Mr. Pitt that he would support the application for a red ribbon. Dated Glogau, 10 November 1760. (folio 76)

101. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Still on the subject of the red ribbon, the bills of extra-extraordinaries, the King’s death, and quarterly allowance. Dated Glogau, 10 November 1760. (folio 77)

102. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. A letter of compliment. An interview between the King of Prussia and His Highness is thought necessary to the welfare of the state. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 7 December 1760. (folio 78)

103. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Thanks for his Lordship’s hints. Too much deference has hitherto been shown to the Prussian Ministers in England. The King of Prussia knows there is no salvation for him but in England, but forgets it. Dated Leipzig, 31 January 1761. (folio 80)

104. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to [the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]]. Resentment shown in the deliberate plundering of Hubertsburg. (Not dated). (folio 81)

105. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to [the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]]. The King of Prussia’s satisfaction at the King’s reception of Lord Marischal. (Not dated). (folio 81)

106. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Mr. Mitchell finds his health so impaired as to fear he shall not long be able to support the fatigues of service. He solicits therefore, a mark of His Majesty’s favour before the General Election. Dated Leipzig, 31 January 1761. (folio 81b)

107. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to [the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]]. Mr. Mitchell’s health will not permit him to sustain the fatigues of another campaign. He begs the King’s permission to go to Magdeburg, or elsewhere. Dated Leipzig, 28 February 1761. (folio 82)

108. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Larpeut. Mr. Mitchell encloses his bills of extra-extraordinaries for 1756 and 1757, to be forwarded to Lord Holderness. Annexed is a rough draft of the disbursements from the 12 March 1756 to the end of the year 1760. Dated [Leipzig], 11 February 1761. (folios 88, 86, and 87)

109. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. On the subject of the bills, and the different items on them. Dated Leipzig, 11 February 1761, (folio 89)

110. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Further explanation of the bills. (Not dated). (folio 90)

111. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Monsieur de Jarigas. Thanks for the Rapport and Précis of the trial of Monsieur Willy. (In French). Dated Leipzig, 18 February 1761. (folio 91)

112. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. (Private and Secret). The King of Prussia is filled with jealousies and suspicions of divisions in the English Ministry. Dated Leipzig, 11 March 1761. (folio 93)

113. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the [Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]]. Mr. Mitchell’s health is a little mended. Augmentation of his quarterly allowance. Dated Leipzig, 22 March 1761. (folio 94)

114. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Mr. Mitchell sends his Grace some turnip seed. Dated Leipzig, 22 March 1761. (folio 94b)

115. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Bute [John Stewart]. Thanks for the augmentation of the quarterly bills of extraordinaries. Solicitation for a red ribbon, which has been promised, but not granted. Dated Leipzig, 29 April 1761. (folio 95)

116. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Bute [John Stewart]. Thanks for his Lordship’s offers of service. Compliments from the King of Prussia. Dated Meissen, 14 April 1761. (folio 97)

117. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Weston. A letter of compliment and thanks for his offers of assistance. Dated Meissen, 14 April 1761. (folio 98)

118. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Weston. Thanks for the allowance of extraordinaries by the King. Dated Leipzig, 26 April 1761. (folio 98b)

119. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. A letter of thanks. Bills of extra-extraordinaries. Dated Leipzig, 3 January 1761. (folio 99)

120. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the [Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]]. Accounts of His Majesty highly pleasing. Mr. Mitchell hopes his election is secured. Dated Leipzig, 7 January 1761. (folio 100)

121. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Affectionate manner in which the late King received the news of the battle of Leignitz. Remark of the King of Prussia. Solicitation of the office of Inspector of the Salt Duty in Scotland for Mr. John Brand. Dated Leipzig, 3 January 1760 [1761]. (folio 101)

122. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Holderness [Robert Darcy]. Health of Mr. Mitchell so impaired as to prevent his following the King of Prussia again into the field. Request that the King will be pleased to dispense with that part of his duty. Dated [Leipzig], 11 March [1761]. (folio 102)

123. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Duke of Newcastle. Acquainting his Grace with the request made to Lord Holderness. Dated [Leipzig], 11 March [1761]. (folio 103)

124. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to General Yorke. Congratulations on the success of the King’s arms in Hesse. Dated [Leipzig], 11 March 1761]. (folio 103)

125. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Larpent. Relative to the bills of extra-extraordinaries. Annexed is a note from Mr. Drummond’s accounts, of the fees of Mr. Mitchell’s salary. Dated [Leipzig], 16 May 1761. (folios 105 and 104)

126. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Messrs. Drummond. Relative to drafts of money and fees on salary. Dated [Leipzig], 16 May 1761. (folio 106)At folios 108 is entered an estimate of the change of money at Berlin etc. for January and August 1759. January and August 1760.

127. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Monsieur de Munchhausen. Relative to some affair of the Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt [John Frederick?]. (In French). [Not dated]. (folio 109)

128. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to [Monsieur de Munchhausen?]. Relative to the application in favour of Monsieur de Hegnitz. (In French). [Not Dated]. (folio 109b)

129. Letter from Mr. Burnett to the ‘Directoire de Guerre’ of the King of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell, in quality of Minister, demands a copy of the order of the King of Prussia to the Directory (in case such order should have been given) relative to the lands hypothequées to the King of Great Britain. (In French). Dated Leipzig, 11 May 1761. (folio 110)

130. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to [Monsieur de Munchhausen?]. Frauds of the Prussian Directory relative to the hypothecated lands of Mansfeld and Sangerhausen; Mr. Mitchell requests an account may be taken of all the exactions made on those lands. (In French). [Not dated]. (folio 111)

131. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Monsieur de Munchhausen in Hanover. Mr. Mitchell having been obliged to destroy his papers and cyphers. Requests the Baron to send him another cypher. (In French). Dated Leipzig, 16 January 1761. (folio 112)

132. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Larpent. Enclosing a quarterly bill. Dated Magdeburg, 19 September 1761. (folio 114)

133. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Messrs. Drummond. Relative to fees overcharged on his salary as Plenipotentiary. Dated Magdeburg, 19 September 1761. (folio 114)

134. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. John Drummond. On the same point. Dated Magdeburg, 19 September 1761. (folio 114)

135. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Symmer. Mr. Mitchell’s state of health. Everything is quiet in Saxony. Dated Magdeburg, 12 September [1761]. (folio 114b)

136. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Thanks for His Highnesses attention while ill. Recall of Mr. Stanley from Paris. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 3 October 1761. (folio 115)

137. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Retirement of Mr. Pitt from office, and pension bestowed on him. He is succeeded by the Earl of Egremont [Charles Wyndham]. The King has ordered Mr. Mitchell to declare that this change will produce no alteration in his counsels. Confinement of Austrian General Officers by the King of Prussia, in return for Mr. Fouqué’s forced journey into Croatia. (In French). Dated [Magdeburg], 25 October [1761]. (folio 117)

138. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Forwarding a letter from General Bulow, relative to the appointment of a General in his place. Retirement of Pitt regretted. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 28 November 1761. (folio 119)

139. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Messrs. Pye, Riche, and Wilkinson. Bills drawn on their house. Dated Magdeburg, 4 November 1761. (folio 120)

140. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Messrs. Drummond. Purchase of lottery tickets. Affair of the salary fees. Dated Magdeburg, 4 November 1761. (folio 120b)

141. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Bute. Enclosing maps of Silesia, and a map of Prince Henry’s march into Franconia. Dated Magdeburg, 27 November 1761. (folio 121)

142. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Thanks of Austrian Officers, who are prisoners, for the Prince’s attention. Fears for the fate of Colberg. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 8 December 1761. (folio 123)

143. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Relative to the Austrian Officers. Insinuations to be made to Marshal Dain in favour of his Prussian Officers, by means of Count Lanins, who is just exchanged. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 10 December 1761. (folios 124 and 122)

144. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Weston. Fears for the loss of Colberg. Mr. Mitchell encloses his bills of extra-extraordinaries. Dated Magdeburg, 26 December 1761. (folio 125)Annexed is an estimate of disbursements from December 1757 to December 1761. (folio 127)

145. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Weston. The news of the retreat of General Romanzow is believed to be premature. Dated Magdeburg, 1 December 1761. (folio 127)

146. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Mr. Mitchell will wait on the Prince as soon as his health permits. Declaration of Spain. Correspondence between the Margrave Charles and General Laudon, relative to an exchange of prisoners. Arrival of ‘trois pendards’ at Leipzig. Situation of His Highness. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 9 January 1762. (folio 128)

147. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Bute. The Duke of Bevern [Augustus William] has asked his conge from the King of Prussia. Dated Magdeburg, 21 January 1762. (folio 130)

148. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Messrs. Pye, Rich, and Wilkinson. Notice of bills drawn on their house. Dated Magdeburg, 21 January 1762. (folio 131)

149. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Messrs. Drummond. Notice of the above drafts. (Same date). (folio 131)

150. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Enclosing the answer of Lord Egremont to the memoire of the Court of Fuentes. Declaration of war against Spain. General Intelligence. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 16 February 1762. (folio 132)

151. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to [the Earl of Bute]. Thanks for passing Mr. Mitchell’s bills. Congratulations on the change of affairs in the north. Dated Magdeburg, 9 February 1762. (folio 134)

152. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Enclosing a letter brought by Brigadier Godowitz from Russia. Death of the Empress, and change at the Court of St. Petersburg. Change of treatment suggested to the Russian Prisoners. Communication with Mr. Keith. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 28 January 1762. (folio 135)

153. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Sentiments of the Emperor [Peter III] towards the King of Prussia, and wish for the order of the Black Eagle. Count Goltz named to proceed to St. Petersburg. Benefits conferred by the Emperor on the nobility and people. Solicitation in favour of Colonel Amiy. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 13 February 1762. (folio 137)

154. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Bute. Confidence in the dispositions of the new Emperor. Dated Magdeburg, 12 February 1762. (folio 138)

155. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to General Yorke. Enclosing a letter for Monsieur Gross, containing the new arrangement, relative to himself and Count Woronzow. Extract from Mr. Keith’s letter on the state of affairs in Russia. Dated [Magdeburg], 14 February 1762. (folio 139)

156. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Bute. Count Finckenstein is apparently uninformed, with regard to the secret instructions given to Mr. Goltz. Dated Magdeburg, 21 February 1762. (folio 141)

157. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Messrs. Drummond. Pecuniary directions. Dated Magdeburg, 21 February 1762. (folio 141)

158. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Weston. Delay of Mr. Wroughton’s courier. Motion of the Duke of Bedford [John Russell] in the House of Lords. Dated Magdeburg, 27 February 1762. (folio 142)

159. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Earl of Bute. Reasons why Mr. Mitchell has written direct to the King of Prussia, from the fear of the Prussian Ministers to write with that freedom which is necessary. Dated Magdeburg, 7 March 1762. (folio 143)

160. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Mr. Weston. Mr. Mitchell intends to go to Breslau. Duke of Bevern. Dated Magdeburg, 19 March 1762. (folio 144)

161. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Arrival of M. Goltz at St. Petersburg. Declaration of Russia to the Foreign Ministers. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 24 March 1762. (folio 145)

162. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Louis of Brunswick. Death of General Carnabé. Arrival of M. Goltz at St. Petersburg. Refusal of the Emperor to receive Mr. Wroughton. General reflections on affairs. Health of the Queen. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 2 April 1762. (folio 146)

163. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Capture of the Isle of Martinique. Proceedings at St. Petersburg. (In French). Dated Magdeburg, 10 April 1762. (folio 148)

164. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the King of Prussia. Dated Breslau, 18 September 1762. (folios 149 and 151) [Copied into the Letter Book of Public Correspondence, Volume VI, folios 138b]

165. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the King of Prussia. Dated Berlin, 30 December 1762. (folio 152) [Copied into the Public Letter book, Volume VI, folio 172]

166. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the King of Prussia. Dated Berlin, 7 March 1763. (folio 153) [Copied into the Public Letter book, Volume VI, folio 194b]

167. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the King of Prussia. Notifying the King’s intention of recalling Mr. Mitchell from His Prussian Majesty’s Court. (In French). [Not dated]. (folio 154)

168. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the King of Prussia. A duplicate of the last, dated London, 31 May 1765. (folio 155)

169. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Queen of Prussia [Elisabeth Christine]. Notifying his recall. (In French). Dated London, 31 May 1765. (folio 157)

170. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Count Finckenstein. Enclosing the above letters to Their Prussian Majesties. Mr. Burnett will remain charged with the King’s affairs till the King appoints another Minister. (In French). Dated London, 5 June 1765. (folio 159)

171. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Count Finckenstein. Signifying his recall in terms less official, and recommending Mr. Burnett. (In French). Dated London, June 1765. (folio 161)

172. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Notifying his recall from the Court of Berlin. (In French). [Not dated]. (folio 162b)

173. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to the Margrave H[enry Frederick of Brandenburg?]. Recall from Berlin. Recommends Mr. Burnett. Congratulations on the marriage of the young Princess. (In French). [Not dated]. (folio 162b)

174. Letter from Mr. Mitchell to Prince Henry of Prussia. Recall from Berlin. (In French). [Not dated]. (folio 163) [On the verse of this folio Mr. Mitchell has written ‘My letters to K.P. Letters from K.P. etc. June, 1765’

175. Letter from Sir Andrew Mitchell to the Duke of Grafton. Respecting the settlement of a pension of £500 per annum on Sir Andrew Mitchell’s being again nominated Minister to the King of Prussia. Promise of the King to continue his appointments. Sir Andrew is going to Bath for the recovery of his health; and will shortly after proceed to Berlin. Dated Pall Mall, 7 March 1766. (folio 164)

176. Letter from Sir Andrew Mitchell to Count Malzhan. Sir Andrew will delay his departure as long as possible, to oblige the Court. Compliments on the Count’s nomination as Minister to England. (In French). Dated London, 1 April 1766. (folio 165)

177. Letter from Sir Andrew Mitchell to the Duke of Grafton. On the subject of the pension. Dated Pall Mall, 21 March 1766. (folio 166)

178. Letter from Sir Andrew Mitchell to Count Finckenstein. The 16th of March is named for Sir Andrew’s departure to Berlin. Insinuates that a delay of some weeks would be very desirable, if it so pleased his Prussian Majesty. (In French). Dated London, 24 January 1766. (folio 167)

179. Letter from Sir Andrew Mitchell to Mr. Pitt. Wishes of Sir Andrew to see him. Account of his recall, and reappointment as Minister. Regret that Mr. Pitt has declined taking a part in the administration. Dated [London], 11 April 1766. (folio 169)