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Vol. XXXIII. Letters to Mr (subsequently Sir Andrew) Mitchell, from Marshal Keith, 1757, 1758, and from General Yorke, 1756-1770.

1. From Marshal Keith to Mr Mitchell. Account of the skilful and honorable retreat of General Schmettan and Marshal Keith, before the superior force of Prince Charles. Camp of Buden, 23rd June, 1757. Folio 1.

2. To the same. Invitations to Dinner and offer of an escort. Camp of Buden. 24th June, 1757. Folio 3.

3. To the same. Account of the advance of the Prussian Army to Prince Charles’s Camp; and position of the Austrian troops, who will not venture an engagement. Bernstatel, 21st August, [1757]. Folio 5.

4. To the same. Surprisal of some Austrian Hussars. Position of the Armies. State of the Marshal’s health. Camp near Bishfsverda [Bischofswerda?]. [no date]. Folio 7.

5. To the same. Inquiry after intelligence of various kinds. Mersbourg, 12th November, 1757. Folio 9.

6. To the same. Advice as to the conduct of Prince Ferdinand and Count Schulembourg. Dispsersion of the Austrian army. It is not believed the Austrians will take Schweidnitz. Naumbourg, 16th November, 1757. Folio 11.

7. To the same. Marshal Keith intends to follow in Bohemia the example of Marshal Richeleu, in his treatment of the Electorate of Hanover, and if he should be forced to use reprisals, it will be against his natural disposition. Chemnitz 22nd November, [1757]. Folio 13.

8. To the same. Account of his expedition into Bohemia. [not dated]. Folio 15.

9. To the same. Proposed visit of Mr Mitchell to Marshal Keith. Remarks on Prince Ferdinand’s attack on Harbourg. Chemnitz, 10th December, 1757. Folio 17.

10. To the same. Remarks on the general state of affairs, particularly on Prince Ferdinand and Marshal Lewald. Marshal Keith asks leave to go to Dresden. Chemnitz, 17th December, 1757. Folio 19.

11. To the same. Allusion to some secret transaction, apparently relating to the conduct of Great Britain as an ally of Prussia. The movements of the Prince of Brunswick praised. Chemnitz, 19th December, 1757. Folio 21.

12. To the same. Anxiety repsecting Prince Ferdinand. Chemnitz, 29th December, 1757. Folio 23.

13. To the same. Inclosing copy of part of a letter from his brother. He requests Mr Mitchell to send him some English Magazines. Chemnitz. 29th December, 1757. Folio 25.

i. (Inclosure). Copie d’une lettre de My Lord Marechal. Requesting Marshal Keith’s good offices to procure liberty for one Mons. Janssaux, a relation of M. des Villettes, to go to Neufehatel on parole. 8th December. In a postscript is added, that the English Minister at Berne has orders similar to those given at a former period to Lord Bristol at Turin, not to hold any communication with the writer.

14. To the same. Thanks for Mr Mitchell’s friendship in regard to Mr de Villette’s cousin. The cause of the Swiss troops having passed the Rhine is ascribed to one Jenner. Remarks on his Cousin Keith’s mission. Danger still to be apprehended from the united hostile armies. Dresden. 28th January, 1758. Folio 29.

15. To the same. News form Hanover. The Prince of Holstein has joined P. Ferdinand. Marshal Keith expresses a wish to have an Act of naturalization as a Hanovarian, and makes some severe reflections on the conduct of England. Dresden, 10th February, 1758. Folio 33.

16. To the same. Indolence of England. A Descent on the Island is already planned, and only deferred till the war on the continent is put out of the way. Mr Mitchell’s sentiments of Mr Keith are requested. Dresden, 10th February, 1758. Folio 35.

17. To the same. The unreasonableness of England in expecting succours from the King of Prussia, whilst he has so many enemies to contend against, and not sending in return so much as a ship to blockade Stralund. News from Prince Ferdinand. Application made in favour of Mr Lockhart. Lord Galloway’s letter respecting a pardon for Lord Marechal, and some sensible but strongly marked observations on the propriety of getting the King of Prussia to interfere. The French pass the Weser, and march to Paderborn. Minden is invested by P. Ferdinand. Dresden 11th March, 1758. Folio 37.

18. To the same. Indignation at the conduct of the English Ministry, in recalling Mr Mitchell. The circumstances not so favourable at present for making a demand in behalf of his brother. A relation of the Jesuits, respecting Paraguay, is inclosed, to be sent to Ms D’Argens. Dresden, 20th March, 1758. Folio 41.

i. (Inclosure). Relation respecting Paraguary (In French). Folio 43.

19. To the same. Congratluations on the success of the King of Prussia, and on the successes in America. Fribus, 3rd September, 1758. Folio 44.

20. To the same. General intelligence. Thanks for Mr Mitchell’s trouble respecting young Keith’s commission. [2nd?] September. Folio 45.

21. To the same. The Russians are still at Landsberg. It is probable they will attempt the passage of the Order. 25th September. Folio 46.

22. To the same. The communication of Marshal Dann with Bautzen and Lusatia cut off. News of the Turkish movements confirmed. News of the English having been repulsed in their invasion of the Coast of France. Remarks on the imitility of such attacks, compared with an expedition against Martinico or St Domingo. The Desertion of the Austrians is prodigious. Camp near Bishofsverda [Bischofswerda], 5th October, 1758. Folio 48.

23. From the Tebay to Mr Mitchell. Giving a minute account of the death of Marshal Keith at the battle of Hoghkirk, and soliciting a recommendation to Lord General Ligonier. Crossen, 29th October, 1758. Folio 50.

24. From the General Yorke to Mr Mitchell. Offers of service. Money must certainly be employed at Petersburgh. Hague, 31st May, 1756. Folio 52.

25. To the same. General Yorke wishes that part of the Despatches relating to the sending a fleet into the Baltic to be expressed in terms less strong to the King of Prussia. Difficulties occasioned by the capture of Dutch vessels by English ships. Assistance to the views of the King of Prussia. The Countess of Golowkin can communicate nothing. Money advanced by the Czarina to Douglas. News from St Phillip’s. Hague, 29th June, 1756. Folio 54.

26. To the same. Surrender of St Phillip’s and particulars. The Dutch ships ordered to be restored. Steps taken by the states General towards a Treaty. Russian Politics. A body of Prussian troops towards Wesel would assist the negotiations with the States. Hague, 14th July, 1756. Folkio 56.

27. To the same. Inclosing copies of a letter from the D. of Newcastle to Count Benhinck, and of Colonel Yorke to His Grace. Measures taken respecting the Dutch trade. Political reflections on the conduct to be adopted by England in the war. Information requested of what is thought at Berlin. Hague, 18th July, 1756. Folio 58.

i. (Inclosure). Copy of a letter from the Duke of Newcastle to Mr Bentnick. Reflections on the state of Europe, particularly of England. Intentions towards the Republic. July, 6th 1756. Folio 60.

ii. (Inclosure). Copy of a letter from Colonel Yorke to the Duke of Newcastle. Proceedings in the Republic. Dutch Trade. Military movements of the King of Prussia, and augmentation of Dutch forces talked of in consequence. Hague 9th July, 1756. Folio 64. [Another copy of this letter is among the Private correspondence of Lord Holdernesse to Mr Mitchell, 13th July, 1756].

28. To the same. Reflections on the advantages of a strict union between Prussia and England. Conduct of Austria. Suspicious that the Courts of Vienna and Versailles will speak to the Republic about a barrier Memorial to be presented to the States. Byng’s arrest. His case seems a bad one. Hague, 30th July, 1756. Folio 66.

29. To the same. Wishes for the King of Prussia’s success. Behaviour of Russia. Proceedings in the States. Hague, 13th August, 1756. Folio 68.

30. To the same. Intentions of the King of Prussia to fall on the Austrians. Arguments against the recall of M Gronsfeldt from Berlin. State of affairs with the Dutch. Hague, 2nd September, 1756. Folio 70.

31. To the same. Information requested on Prussian affairs. Lord Stormont’s conduct praised. Reports spread by the French. Disputes with the Dutch. Hague, 12 September, 1756. Folio 72.

32. To the same. News from Saxony anxiously expected. The Russians have declared they will assist the Empress Queen. The negotiation remains as before. The Low Country Austrians, it is reported, intend to join Prince Charles. An Army wished for in the Duchy of Cleves, as the only means of inducing the Dutch to be friends. Hague, 26th September, 1756. Folio 74.

33. To the same. Joy at the success of the King of Prussia in Bohemia. Account of Count Golokin’s Declaration. Satisfaction of the Dutch at the King of Prussi’s success. Intentions of the French. Count Staremberg has expressed his wishes for another General, instead of Prince Soubise. Hague, 9th October, 1756. Folio 76.

34. To the same. Evasion of the Saxons from their camp. The Austrians are ready to march. The French show no inclination for the campaign. Partiality of the Dutch to the King of Prussia. Hague, 20th October, 1756. Folio 78.

35. To the same. State of the Administration at home. The Dutch are horribly afraid of the French and Austrian armies in their neighbourhood. March of the Austrians. The Courts of Vienna and Versailles not agreed upon their plan of operations. Hague, 5th December, 1756. Folio 80.

36. To the same. Remarks on the proposed army of observation, and the dispute respecting the Dutch navigation. Situation of affairs in England. Russia and France both afraid of the Turks. News from that quarter. Hague, 19th January, 1757. Folio 82.

37. To the same. Overture made to Colonel Yorke from Mons. D’Affry, and remarks on it. News from Brussels that a French army would march through Brabant before the end of the month. Accounts from France. The Russians can find no persons to contract for supplying their army. Hague, 13th February 1757. Folio 84.

38. To the same. Congratulations on Mr Mitchell’s success at Brunswick. State of the interior of France, and f the French Court. Conclusion of the ‘pourparlers’ with M. D’Affry. Affair of Admiral Byng, and failure of the attempts to save him. Gentlemen sent from Denmark to London & Hanover. Hague, 13th March, 1757. Folio 86.

39. To the same. Expected departure of the Duke of Cumberland for Hanover. The Dutch have not courage to hold out against the French manaces. Cleves and Gueldres are taken possession of. Hague, 4th, April, 1757. Folio 88.

40. To the same. Austrian reports respecting Prague. Movements and state of the French Army. Russian Rescripts, threatening to blockade the Prussian Ports. Divisions at home. Hague, 31st May, 1757. Folio 90.

41. To the same. Congratulations on the King of Prussia’s victory. Arrangement of correspondence. News from America respecting the ships dispersed by the hurricane. Union of the Ministry, and flourishing state of England. Hague, 15th November, 1757. Folio 92.

42. To the same. Thanks for the communication of the victory, which has been forwarded to England. (In cypher). [Hague] 7th December, [1757]. Folio 94.

43. To the same. Requesting to receive the King of Prussia’s orders, relative to an audience for himself, and also for Sir John Goodricke. Remarks on his (Genereal Yorke’s) mission, and friendly offers to explain it to Mr Mitchell at their meeting. Berlin 4th April, 1758. Folio 96.

44. To the same. Particulars of his journey. Troppan, 11th June, 1758. Folio 98.

45. To the same. Death of the Prince of Prussia. Congratulations on the Prince of Brunswick’s success in passing the Rhine. Breslaw, 14th June, 1758. Folio 100.

46. To the same. Landing of the Duke of Marlborough in the Bay of Caneale, near st Malo. Berlin, 17th June, 1758. Folio 102.

47. To the same. General intelligence. General Yorke introduces to Mr Mitchell’s notice a Persian, “a very extraordinary man”, of whom some account is given. Hague, 7th August, 1758. Folio 104.

48. To the same. News of the capture of Louisbourg, with the Island of St John. Success of General Abercrombie. Situation of Prince Ferdinand. Progress of General Bligh in Normandy, Hague, 21st August, 1758. Folio 106.

49. To the same. Joy at the result of the Battle of Zorndorff. Thanks for Mr Mitchell’s attention to Lady Anson’s Persian. Notice[?] of one John Tibby. General news. Hague, 5th September, 1758. Folio 108.

i. (Inclosure). Extract of a letter from Whitehall, August, 29th 1758. Some account of John Tibby, alias John Deaby, who was a drover of cattle. Folio 110.

50. To the same. A letter of general intelligence. Movements of Marshal Dann. The Prince de Soubise etc. State of the French finances. News from America. Hague, 16th September, 1758. Folio 112.

51. To the same. Affair in Brittany of General Bligh with the French. Position of Prince Ferdinand. Retreat of the Prince de Soubise. Favorable disposition of the Dutch. Hague 26th September, 1758. Folio 114.

52. To the same. Concern for the loss of Marshal Keith. Prince Lewis is sincerely afflicted at the death of his brother. Some of these misfortunes to be attributed to Saxony. Motions of Prince Ferdinand. The news from Constantinople is confirmed. Affairs in Holland not yet settled. Hague, 24th October, 1758. Folio 116.

53. To the same. Anxiety on the situation of affairs in Prussia. Retreat of the Russians. Movements of Prince Ferdinand. Death of the Duke of Marlborough. Efforts of the French to have a squadron at Sea. Hague, 28th October, 1758. Folio 118.

54. To the same. Austrian reports of the King of Prussia’s movements. Capture of Fort Frontenac on Lake Ontario. Reinforcement at Lake George, under General Amherst. Sail of the fleet for Africa. Engagement of Admiral Boscawen with the French. Prince Ferdinand is returned to Munster. Affairsat home. The King of Denmark has complained of England to the King of Prussia. Hague, 5th November, 1758. Folio 120.

55. To the same. Report of Marshal Dann’s having come back from Silesia. The Austrians say, the siege of Neiss was a feint. The armies of Marshal coutades, the Prince de Soubise, and Prince Ferdinand, are hastening to winter quarters. Parliament is postponed to the 23rd. The French Fleet from Quebec escaped, except the ‘Belliqueux’. Union of Generals Amherst amd Abercrombie. Hague, 18th November, 1758. Folio 122.

56. To the same. Congratulations on Marshal Dann’s having retired from before Dresden. Effect the occupation of Saxony may produce upon the King of Poland, who has been sacrificed to the cause of the French and Austrians. Union of the English Ministry. Accomodation with the neutral maritime Powers, and particularly with Holland, is seriously at work. Interest paid on loans, in comparison with the French. Prince Ferdinand and the French are in winter quarters. Mons. De Hardenberg goes to England. Favorable despatches from Turkey. Hague, 25th November, 1758. Folio 124.

57. To the same. Death of the Princess Royal. Assembly of the States General, and States of Holland. Prince Lewis of Brunswick takes the Command of the Army. Hopes of accommodating differences. Hague, 13th January, 1759. Folio 126.

58. To the same. Slowness of operations in Russia. Report of the Tartars moving. Advance of the French towards Hesse. State of the Dutch negotiation, and of England. Hague, 1st June, 1759. Folio 128.

59. To the same. Anxiety felt for news. Success against the French in the battles of Touhansen and Minden. Dispersion of La Clue’s squadron, and capture of Gaudalaupe, and of Ticonderago and Crown Point in N. America. Hopes of Quebec’s falling. Lord G. Sackville’s affair. Lord Granby, succeeds to his command. Position of Prince Ferdinand and the French. Intentions of France, and of Spain. Dutch affairs. Hague, 9th October, 1759. Folio 130.

60. To the same. Taking of Quebec. French pretences to invade England. Sail of Thurot’s squadron. Affairs in the East Indies. Hague, 30th October, 1759. Folio 132.

61. To the same. News from England retarded by contrary winds. Gasconades of the Austrians on General Dierke’s affair. Movements of Marshal Dann etc. Want of finances among the French. Sir Edward Hawke still on the French Coast. France would like a separate peace, Austria none at all, or a forced one. Hague, 22nd, December, 1759. Folio 133.

62. To the same. Orders received from England, relative to the opening made by Mons. D’Affry. Representations made by the Prussian Minister in London of the King of Prussia’s forces. General Yorke thinks there is something wrong. Hague, 29th January, 1760. Folio 135.

63. To the same. Proceedings with Mons. D’Affry to open a door for treating about Peace. State of the Ministry at home. Trial of Lord G[eorge]. Sackville. Princess Caroline is to be married to the Prince of Weilbourg. Hague, 20th February, 1760. Folio 137.

64. To the same. Representations respecting the King of Prussia by his Minister. Continuation of the negotiation with Mons. D’Affry. Dissatisfaction of Russia. No answer yet received to the Declaration of Great Britain. Prince Ferdinand’s Army Lord G[eorge]. Sackville. Hague, 26th March, 1760. Folio 139.

65. To the same. All negotiation rejected with France, which does not include the King of Prussia. Argument against the King of Prussia’s insisting on the return of his ten squadrons of dragoons from the army. Lord G[eorge]. Sackville’s Trial, and sentence. Hague, 3rd May, 1760. Folio 141.

66. To the same. Congratulations on the state of the Prussian affairs, and approbation of Mr Mitchell’s Despatches. France will be obliged to accept a Peace. General intelligence of England. Hague, 6th September, 1760. Folio 143.

67. To the same. The King’s accession in England. State of the ministry and parties. The King wishes to get out of the war. Intentions of France, and Austria. Hague, 8th January, 1761. Folio 45.

68. To the same. Story of the supposititions letter from Mr Mitchell to General Yorke. Affairs in England. Reports concerning Prince Ferdinand. Hague, 28th January, 1761. Folio 147.

69. To the same. Rupture of negotiations with France. Change in Administration. Superiority of the French in Germany. Wishes for the King of Prussia’s success. Hague, 20th October, 1761. Folio 149.

70. To the same. Accession of the new Emperor in Russia, and change it has given to affairs. The proposal to recall the troops from Germany rejected by Parliament. Changes expected in the Spanish Ministry. Hague, 20th February, 1762. Folio 151.

71. To the same. Hopes of a Peace. Resolution to recruit the British Forces in Germany. Hague, 6th March, 1762. Folio 153.

72. To the same. Remark on the correspondence between Mr Mitchell and Mr Keith. Statement of the supposed opening made by England to the Court of Vienna, before the death of the Czarina. Mr Wroughton is recalled from Petersburgh, and will go to Warsaw. Death of General Cornabé. State of Literature in England. Conquest of Martinico. Hague, 31st March, 1762. Folio 155.

73. To the same. Changes in the English Ministry. The general state of affairs seems lending towards a Peace. Landing of Lord Granby in Germany. Hague, 1st June, 1762. Folio 157.

74. To the same. Difference of Councils in the English Ministry. Their intention is to get a peace if possible. Hague, 18th July, 1762. Folio 159.

75. To the same. Separation of Czernichew’s corps from the King of Prussia. Assurances of the Empress Catherine. Reports of the Preliminaries of Peace between England and France having been signed. Prince Ferdinand and the French in Germany. Spaniards in Portugal. Hague 31st July, 1762. Folio 161.

76. To the same. Thanks for the news of Landohn’s defeat. False impressions made on the King of Prussia, with regard to England. Particulars of the Peace about to tbe concluded between England and France. Prince Ferdinand is driving the French out of Hesse, and Havannah is captured. Fall of Schweidnitz expected, Hague, 25th August, 1762. Folio 163.

77. To the same. Effect of the capture of Havannah. Difficulties to prevent the signature of the Preliminaries for Peace. Situation at home. Proceedings of Prince Ferdinand. General Haddick has attacked Prince Henry, but without success. Hague, 9th October, 1762. Folio 165.

78. To the same. Surrender of Schweidnitz. Administration at home. Difficulties thrown by the Spaniards in the way of Peace. Progress of their troops in Frederick of Brunswick. Hague, 23rd October, 1762. Folio 167.

79. To the same. Congratulations on Mr Mitchell’s arrival at Berlin. Ratifications of Peace between England, France and Spain. Uneasiness relative to the Prussian Dominions on the side of Holland. Character of the new Secretary of State. Admirable conduct of the King of Prussia. Hague, 27th November, 1762. Folio 169.

80. To the same. Concern at Mr Mitchell’s illness. Plan, to engage te Princes of the Empire to enter into a neutrality with the King of Prussia. March of the King’s troops through Holland. Reception of the Preliminaries by Parliament. Hague, 23rd, December, 1762. Folio 171.

81. To the same. Proposal to procure a neutrality for the Low Countries and the Prussian Dominions on the Lower Rhine. Conduct of the Prussian troops at Minden. State of affairs in England. Hague, 20th January, 1763. Folio 173.

82. To the same. Want of money assigned as the reason for the Court of Vienna precipitating a Peace, united with other causes. Remarks on the Peace made by England, and her acquisitions. State of affairs at home. The marriage of the Hereditary Prince of Brunswick with the Princess Augusta, is determined. Hague, 1st March, 1763. Folio 175.

83. To the same. Recommending to Mr Mitchell a Mr Aubrey. Hague, 8th March, 17[63]. Folio 177.

84. To the same. Good wishes for Mr Mitchell’s health. Equipment against Berbice. Negotiation between the Dutch and English India Companies. Behaviour of Wilkes. Convention concluded between Sardinia, Spain, and France. Hague, 9th July, 1763, Folio 179.

85. To the same. Failures at Amsterdam. Baron Lichtenstein’s Commission. Change of Ministry in Spain. Successor to Monr de Stellen. Negotiation at home with Mr Pitt, and state of administration. (Partly in cypher). Hague, 27th September, 1763. Folio 181.

86. To the same. Death of the King of Poland. Intentions of Russia and Prussia. System stil supported by Count Kaunitz. State of the English Ministry. Departure of Mons de Stellen. Hague, 18th October, 1763. Folio 183.

87. To the same. Circulation of new Cyphers, in consequence of the old ones having been made out at Vienna. The Court of Vienna is expected to be admitted into the Family Compact. Remarks on a successor to Michel, the Prussian Minister at London. Hague, 15th June, 1764. Folio 185.

88. To Sir Andrew Mitchell. Late political change in England. Intrigue for marrying the Prince of Orange to the Princess Wilhelmina. Opinion, that England should secure Russia at all events, and keep by that means both Austria and Prussia in check. State of Parties at home. Interior of the States. (In cypher). Hague, 29th August, 1766. Folio 187.

89. To the same. Nominations of a successor to Sir George Macartney. Lord Chatham, and affairs at home. Conduct of Russia with regard to Poland, The Court of Vienna would have interefered, if the Court of Versailles would have joined. Intended marriage of the Stadtholder. Recommendation of a Jew Merchant, named Calinez. Hague, 1st April, 1767. Folio 191.

90. To the same. The marriage of the Prince of Orange is now finally settled. Mons de Larrey is to go to Berlin, to sign the contract. State of affairs in England. (In cypher). Hague, 26th May, 1767. Folio 193.

91. To the same. Detention of General Yorke in England by the death of the Princess Louisa, and by a fever. Visit of Prince Henry of Prussia. Home news. Attack of the French on Corsica. Orders given to Mons de Thulmeyer to confer with Mons de Breteuil, on the renewal of a correspondence between the Courts of Berlin and Versailles. (Partly in cypher). Hague, 26th August, 1768. Folio 195.

92. To the same. Departure of Mons Verelst for Berlin. Prince Henry’s visit, and jealousy of Prince Lewis. The French Ambassador refuses to call on the former. Exchange of Ministers projected between Prussia and France. Remarks on the event of a war. Hague, 27th September, 1768. Folio 198.

93. To the same. Quarrel with Turkey. Refusal of the French Ambassador to receive the Princess of Orange at the Coach door, if the Prince was in the Coach. General Yorke’s behaviour. Some account of Sir H. Eckling. French operations in Corsica. American affairs. Elections for Parliament. General intelligence. Hague, 17th December, 1768. Folio 200.

94. To the same. Remarks on the King of Prussia’s “Reines”[?]. Home affairs. The Princess has had the small pox. Hague, 21st April, 1770. Folio 202.