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Vol XXXII. Letters from H. R. H. the Duke of Cumberland to Mr Mitchell, 1757.

1. Notice of H.R. Highnesses arrival. Mr Mithcell is desired to keep up a regular correspondence. The King’s orders, are, that the Corps under the Duke’s command should act agreeably to the wishes of the King of Prussia. General state of the Campaign. Troublesome nature of Prince Frederick’s command. Hanover, 17th April, 1757. Folio 1.

2. General remarks on the King of Prussia’s plan of operations, and importance of guarding against a check in Hanover. General Schmetten. Arrangement of correspondence with England. Hanover, 23rd April, 1757. Folio 3.

3. Forwarding a Despatch. Remarks on the King’s offers to Denmark, and his refusal to allow the French a passage through his Hanovarian Dominions. Hanover, 23rd April, 1757. Folio 5.

4. Congratulations on the Victory gained by Prince Bevern. Difficulty of procuring subsistence for the Duke’s troops. Satisfaction at the prospect of getting rid of Prince Frederick of Hesse. Formalities attending the personal correspondence between the King of Prussia and the Duke. The D[uke]. of Wolfenbuttle’s orders to General Imhoff in case his dominions cannot be covered. Head Quarters at Bielefeld; May 6th, 1757. Folio 7.

i. (Inclosure). Disposition of the Forces of the Army of observation under H. R. H. the Duke, May 6th, 1757. Folio 9.

5. (Private P[ropria]. M[anu].). Satisfaction at the King of Prussia’s success, and the probability of a sudden peace with Austria hinted. Every information is requested, under the assurance of secrecy. Marshal Keith can give the best account. Glorious career of Schwerin. Bielefeldt, 13th May, 1757. Folio 11.

6. Satisfaction felt at the good news from Prague. Loss of Marshal Schwerin deplored. Every thing quiet with H. R. H. Bielefeldt, 13th May, 1757. Folio 12.

7. Further particulars requested of the Action. H. R. H. hopes shortly to take possession of Paderborn. No orders yet given to the French Generals. Letter written by Mons. D’Estree’s to the Commanding Officer of the Hanovarian troops, and reply made to it by H. R. H. order. Bielefeldt, 16th May, 1757. Folio 14.

8. The Duke desires Mr Mitchell for the future ro transmit copies of the Despatches to Lord Holdernesse. Behaviour of the Prussian generals with regard to Lippestadt. Personal correspondence with the King of Prussia. Occupation of Paderborn. Bielefeldt. 26th May, 1757. Folio 16.

9. The Duke expresses his thanks to the King of Prussia for his Majety’s letter. Successes of Colonel Meyer’s Expedition. Position of the Duke’s forces. Impatience to receive further news. Bielefeldt, 5th June, 1757. Folio 18.

10. The French are returned to their camp of Munster. The Duke wishes for some Prussian Hussans and describes the difficulties he labors under in having nothing but heavy Cavalry. Order of battle. Good news from Prague expected. Bielefeldt. 7th June, 1757. Folio 20.

11. The Duke has been obliged to retreat. He is anxious to learn the sentiments of the King of Prussia. Head Quarters at Holtzhausen, 21st June, 1757. Folio 22.

i. (Inclosure). An account of the March of the Army of Observation from the camp at Bielefeldt, on the 13th June, 1757. Folio 26.

12. Attempt made to incline the Elector of Bavaria to adopt a neutrality. The accounts of the French having passed the Weser, are false. Complaints of General La Motte. Erfurt is taken possession of by General Oldenbourg. Holtzhausen, 23rd June, 1757 Folio 24.

13. Remarks on the King of Prussia’s defeat by Marshal Dann. Duplicates of preceding letters inclosed. Orders given by the King of Prussia to separate the three regiments under La Motte and the Prince of Hesse, from the Army, and throw them into Magdeburg. Ill effects of this proceeding. Other papers referred to, and inclosed. French affair at Rintelen [Rinteln]. The Duke’s desires to learn His Prussian M’s wishes on the Queen Mother’s death. The French March into Paderborn. Projected disposition of the Duke’s troops. Head Quarters at Dankersen, 10th July, 1757. Folio 30.

i. (Inclosure). Duplicate of the Duke’s letter to Mr Mitchell of 21st June, 1757. Folio 33.

ii. (Inclosure). Duplicate Account of the march if the Army of Observation, etc. Folio 37.

iii. (Inclosure). Duplicate of the Duke’s letter to Mr Mitchell of 23rd June, 1757. Folio 35.

iv. (Inclosure). Copie du Papier signé par S. A. R. Monsieur le Duc, qu’il a remis au Lieutenant General de la Motte. Consent to the separation of the three Prussian Regiments. Dated at Dankersen, 9th July, 1757. Folio 48.

v. (Inclosure). Copy of a letter from Captain W[illa]m Long, Commanding H. M. S. Portsmouth, to H. R. H. the Duke. Before Delftziel, 3rd July, 1757. Particulars of the Surrender of the town of Emden to the French. Folio 46.

vi. (Inclosure). Copy of the letter of the commandment of Embelen C. von Kalckreitter to H. R. H. dated Embden, 5th July 1757. (In German). Folio 44.

vii. (Inclosure). Narrative of the ‘Pro’ and ‘Con’ transactions at Rintelen [Rinteln]. June, July, 1757. Folio 40.

viii. (Inclosure). Copie de la Lettre du General Sporken au Colonel de Reden, touchant – la Vile de Rintelen [Rinteln]: du 6 au. 7 de Juillet, 1757. Folio 42.

14. Orders given to the Prince of Hesse to march, in compliance with the King of Prussia’s desire. Skirmishes with the enemy. Intelligence obtained by stopping a Swedish courier from Paris, and opening his Despatches. Head Quarters at Affreda, 18th July, 1757. Folio 50.

i. (Inclosure). Copy of the intelligence. Plan of a Convention offered by France to Sweden. Folio 52.

15. Accounts from Bohemia of the Capture of General Putkamer, and the commnunication between the King of Prussia and his brother being cut off. Encounters with the French. Head Quarters at Drakenbourg. 1st August, 1757. Folio 56.

i. (Inclosure). Relation of the Attacks of the French for three days, and retreat of the Duke. Folio 58.

16. General reflections on the state of affairs. Regret at the appearance of Discontent I the King of Prussia’s Army. Head Quarters at Venice, 17th August, 1757. Folkio 64.

17. Resolution taken by the King to extricate his Hanovarian dominions in the best manner he is able. This step, arising from necessity, and ‘purely Electoral’ will not affect the alliance between Great Britain and Prussia. Head Quarters at Verden, 20th August, 1757. Folio 66.

18. Request of the King of Prussia to the Duke, that an Asiatic ship of the Embden East India Company may be convoyed to some Port in Great Britain by an English Man of war. Head Quarters at Selsingen, September, 1757. Folio 69.

19. Convention signed with Marshal Richelieu for a suspension of Arms. Uneasiness of the French at the King of Prussia’s motions. Intentions of the King to support the King of Prussia. March of Marshal apraxin’s army back to Prussia confirmed. Stade, 30th September, 1757. Folio 71.