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Vol XL. Original Letters of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, to Mr Mitchell, 1756-1764.

1. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Information that a Camp is forming in Moravia by the Court of Vienna. Orders given in consequences in Silesia. Potsdam, 23rd July, 1756. Folio 1.

2. Letter from the King of Prussia to his Cabinet Minister Count Podewits Ordering him to forward a letter from his Prussian Majesty to Mr Mitchell. Potsdam, 24th July, 1756. Folio 3.

3. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanking Mr M[itchell] for the communication of the letter he intends to write to Sir Ch Williams, which is approved of. Inclosed is an extract from a letter containing some intelligence. Potsdam, 29th July, 1756. Folio 5.

4. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Communication of his Prussian Majesty’s letter to Mons Hellen, at the Hague, to take all the means in his power to induce the Dutch to enter into an alliance with England and Prussia. Intelligence from France. Mr Mitchell is desired to write again to Holland, to press the recall of the Comte de Gronsfeld. Potsdam, 31st July, 1756. Folio 7.

5. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Communication of M. Hellen’s Report on the situation of affairs. An union between the Republic and England is strongly urged. News from Vienna. A Postscript is added in the King of Prussia’s own hand writing, saying he has no other resource, than to be before hand with his Enemies. Potsdam, 14th August, 1756. Folio 9.

6. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. False reports circulated by the Austrian Court, relative to his Prussian Majesty. The King adds a postscript in his own hand, saying, as before, there is no means of untying this Gordian knot, but by cutting it with the sword. Potsdam, 17th August, 1756. Folio 11.

7. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Satisfaction at the good news from Russia. The Answer of the Court of Vienna is expected, before any arrangement can be taken relative to the sending a Minister to Petersburgh. Potsdam, 24th August, 1756. Folio 13.

8. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Approbation of the Declaration to be made by Sir Ch Williams to the court of Petersburgh, and offer of 100, 000 crowns to gain over the Great Chancellor Bestuscheff. Gorgan, 2nd September, 1756. Folio 15.

9. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Arrival of Lord Stormont with propositions from the Court of Saxony, and opinion of his Prussian Majesty as to the propriety of such a step. The offer of 100,000 crowns, to be used by Sir Ch Williams, is again repeated. Strehlen, 4th September, 1756. Folio 17.

10. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Obligations to the English Monarch for the explanation given to Spain of the Proceedings of his Prussian Majesty. Thanks to Mr Mitchell for writing to Sir Ch Williams. The King of Prussia advises Mr Mitchell should proceed in person to Brunswick, to facilitate the negotiation with the Duke. No success is to be expected with the Prince of Hesse Darmstadt. Camp of Roshen Schöneberg, 7th September, 1756. Folio 19.

11. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Proposals made by the Hanavarian Ministry to the reigning Duke of Brunswick, for a subsidiary treaty. Mr Mitchell is pressed to interpose his good offices to obtain better towns for the Duke. Head Quarters at Sedelitz, 13th September, 1756. Folio 21.

12. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks for the assurances received from the Court of Great Britain. Explanation of the motives for seising the Papers in the archives of Dresden, to expose the intrigues of Count Bruhl with the Court of Vienna. A Postscript is added by the King of Prussia himself, inviting Mr Mitchell to join him, and giving advice as to his equipage, etc. Sedelitz, 21st September, 1756. Folio 23.

13. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Although the news communicated by Mr M[itchell] is not favorable, his Prussian Majesty still hopes “que l’argent Prussien pourre peutêtre aperer, en depit de celui de l’Autriche”. Sedelitz, 24th September, 1756. Folio 25.

14. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Hopes are still entertained of the Russians. Sedelitz, 7th September, 1756. Folio 27.

15. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty does not yet despair of Russia. He thinks the states of Hanover have as little to dread this year from the French, as Prussia from the Russians. Lowositz, 9th October, 1756. Folio 29.

16. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty is glad to hear of Mr Mitchell’s arrival at Dresden. The Affair of Saxony will be settled by Mr M[itchell]’s visit. [The last two lines are in the King of Prussia’s own hand writing]. Struppen, 15th October, 1756. Folio 31.

17. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty grants Sir Ch Williams full powers to act in his behalf, in gaining over the party of Court Bestuschef. Head Quarters at Struppen, 17th October, 1756. Folio 33.

18. Letter of Mr Mitchell to the King of Prussia (P[ropria]. M[anu].). Mr Mitchell awaits the orders of His Prussian Majesty whether he shall follow the Army immediately into Bohemia. Sedelitz, 23rd October, 1756. On the back of the letter the King of Prussia has written with his own hand “C’est trop tard can nous marchous pour prendre nos quartiers d’ hiver”. Folio 35.

19. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell (entirely in the King’s own hand-writing). Concern at the divisions existing in the English Councils. The time should not be allowed to pass this away, without taking measures to oppose the efforts making by the houses of Austria and Bourbon. 10th [November, 1756]. Folio 37.

20. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Satisfaction at the news received from Sir Ch. Williams. Measures to be taken in case of the Empress’s death. Dresden, 17th November, 1756. Folio 41.

21. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Intelligence relative to the designs of France against Great Britain in the East and West Indies. It is hoped, that this may lead to a union of parties in England. Dresden, 19th November, 1756. Folio 39.

22. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. A duplicate of no. 21. Folio 43.

23. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Intelligence from France. Plan of the Campaign. Dresden, 20th November, 1756. Folio 45.

24. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks to Sir Ch. Williams, who is also desired to offer his Prussian Majesty’s assurances of esteem to the Great Duke and Duchess. Is it possible Sir Ch. Williams can find means to prevent the March of the Russian troops over the frontier? Dresden, 28th November, 1750. Folio 47.

25. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. News from the D[uke] of Brunswick, touching the cession of Ostend and Nieport to France. Plan of operations of France and Austria. Dresden, 12th December, 1756. Folio 49.

26. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty suggests, that Sir Ch. Williams should endeavour to obtain a promise from the Great Duchess, that on the event of the Empress’s death, and succession of the Great Duke, Russia should not take part against Prussia. Information is also desired respecting the march and destination of the Russian troops. The King of Prussia still urges the employment of bribes, and desires Sir ch. Williams will return to the charge, when the Austrians have spent all their money. Dresden, 25th December, 1756. Folio 51.

27. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. (Propria manu.). Unfortunate issue which his Prussian Majesty feels himself involved and complaints of the English. [no date, but in 1757]. Folio 53.

28. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Liberty is granted to Lieutenant de Zweiffel, prisoner of war, (in consequence of an application made through Sir Ch. Williams). Berlin, 8th January, 1757. Folio 55.

29. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Intelligence from France. Dresden, 16th January, 1757. Folio 57.

30. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Still on the good disposition of the Great Duchess, and the sentiments of the Great Chancellor. Effect on public affairs, should the King of France dismiss Mad de Pompadour. In a Postscript added by the King of Prussia himself, it is suggested, that a negotiation might be opened with the Great Duke, in regard to Holstein. Dresden, 25th January, 1757. Folio 59.

31. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Satisfaction at the steps now taking by England for the defence of Germany, but surprise at the Hessian troops not having been yet sent back. The Declarations made through Sir Ch. Williams to the Court of Russia will apparently produce no effect, unless the death of the Empress should take place. Lieutenant General Schmettan is to be sent to Hanover, to make arrangements with the Ministers. Success wished to the Brunswick negotiation, and letter to the Duke. Dresden, 27th January, 1757. Folio 61.

32. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Intelligence from Russia of the accession of the Court of Petersburgh to the Treaty of Versailles. Success wished to Mr Mitchell in his negotiation. Dresden, 4th February, 1757. Folio 63.

33. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Joy at the instructions sent to Mr Titley to open a negotiation between England and Denmark. The King of Prussia advises that Sir Ch. Williams should not be recalled from Petersburgh. Dresden, 5th February, 1757. Folio 65.

34. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. (Secretissime). Disclosure from Lord Holdernesse to the Prussian Minister in London, of the secret propositions made by the Hanovarian Ministry to the King, through the channel of the Countess of Yarmouth, and the same propositions made from the Court of Vienna. Remarks on the timidity of the Hanovarian Ministry, and what is to be expected from them. This communication is to be received with the utmost secrecy, for fear of compromising Lord Holdernesse. Dresden, 7th February, 1757. Folio 67.

35. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Complaints that the Hanovarian Ministry are still slow in taking any steps for the safety of Hanover and Hesse. The insumations of the Court of Vienna to them are mere illusions. General Schmettan is ordered to consult with Mr Mitchell, respecting the Magazines ordered by the Elector of Cologne to be erected in the Bishopric of Hildisheim; and to represent it to the Hanovarian Ministry. Dresden, 11th February, 1757. Folio 70.

36. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Fears least the Ministry of Hanover should be delivered by the specious offers of neutrality made by the court of Vienna. Complaints of the tardiness of the English councils in not sending over the Hanovarian and Hessian Troops, particularly when the French are making such preparations to march. The King of Prussia cannot yet believe that England intends to abandon him to the resentment of his enemies, who, when once masters of Germany, will impose their own laws on England itself. Dresden, 17th February, 1757. Folio 72.

37. Separate Postscript to the above letter. Report received of the convention of neutrality offered by the Court of Vienna to England, and satisfaction at its rejection. The King of Prussia adds a few lines himself, expressing his fear least the formation of the army of observation may by too long deferred. Folio 74.

38. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks to the King and Ministry of England for the communication of the negotiation attempted by the Court of Vienna in Spain, and the propositions of Mons. D’Affry. Confidence in the honor and constancy of the King and Ministry. Suggestion, that the propositions made by Rosenberg in Spain should be conveyed to France by means of Colonel Yorke, though. The Pensionary Shingelland, as a means of exciting distrust between the Powers of France and Austria. Dresden, 20th February, 1757. Folio 76.

39. Separate Postscript to the above letter. Thanks to Lord Holdernesse. The six Battalions of the Garison of Wesel are destined to join the Hanoverian Forces, so soon as the French army advances. The complaints of the Hanovarian Ministry relative to their Lands in Saxony are founded apparently on the misrepresentations of their Bailiffs. Dresden, 20th February, 1757. Folio 78.

40. Letter of the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Intelligence from Russia, that after a Council held between the Russian and Austrian Ministers, orders had been issued for the immediate equipment of the entire fleet of Russia, to oppose which a fleet in the Baltic is strongly recommended to the English Government. Dresden, 20th February, 1757. Folio 80.

42. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Secret intelligence of the intentions of France in the Spring, to make an attempt on Ireland, and invitation to the Pretender to place himself at the head of the expedition, who refuses, unless the Courts of Vienna and Petersburgh will be guarentees. Further designs of France against England, and against Hanover. An Emissary from the Pop to be sent to the Elector of Cologne, to induce the Catholic Princes of the Empire to unite. Dresden, 27th February, 1757. Folio 84.

43. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Permission is granted to the Hessian Troops to have free guarentees in the Principality of Minden etc. which is to be evacuated in case the six battalions of the garrison of Wesel are driven back by the Enemy. Strong doubts still expressed on the bias of the Hanovarian Ministry to the neutrality offered by the Court of Vienna. Lockwitz, 29th March, 1757. Folio 86.

44. Report from the Prussian Ministers, referred to by the King of Prussia in his last letter. Precis of the negotiations for Neutrality proposed by the Courts of Vienna and Versailles to Hanover, communicated by Baron Molck. Folio 89.

45. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks to Mr M[itchell] for the important news sent by him. Intelligence is inclosed from Russia. Necessity of an English fleet in the Baltic. Lockwitz, 7th April, 1757. Folio 88.

46. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing a letter from his Prussian Majesty to the King. Notice relative to te route of the Posts. Lockwitz, 11th April 1757. Folio 91.

47. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanking Mr M[itchell] for forwarding a letter from the King to his Prussian Majesty. Lockwitz, 14th April, 1757. Folio 93.

48. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanking Mr M[itchell] for forwarding to his Prussian Majesty letters from the Duke of Cumberland and the Comte d’Estrees. Camp before Prague, 22nd May, 1757. Folio 95.

49. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Account of the success of the Prince of Bevern against General Nadasty. Camp before Prague, 8th June, 1757. Folio 97.

50. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. The succours expected by his Prussian Majesty from Great Britain are stated to be, a fleet in the Baltic, and attempts to induce the Ottoman Porte to make a Declaration against the Courts of Petersburgh and Vienna. The King of Prussia is surprised any connexion should be kept up with Russia, after the avowed and indecent behaviour of that Court. Fears lest the divisions in the English Cabinet should prevent any thing being done of service to the common cause. Camp of Prague, 11th June, 1757. Folio 99.

51. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanking Mr M[itchell] for his letter. Gastdorff, 26th June, 1757. Folio 101.

52. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Satisfaction at the Declaration of the English Ministers, relative to the payment of the subsidy to the Landgrave of Hesse. The King of Prussia accepts the offer of the subsidy of 4 millions of crowns, made to him by England. Uncertainty of the plan of the next Campaign. Necessity of a squadron in the Baltic. Secret plan communicated by his Prussian Majesty to the King. Leipzig, 17th October, 1757. Folio 103.

53. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Victory at Lissa. Letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick on the subject of the menaces of the French Generals in Hanover. Quarters of Durran, 12th December, 1757. Folio 105.

54. Copy of the letter from the King of Prussia to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick (Inclosure). Declaration of reprisals on Saxony, in the vent of any excesses being committed by the French Generals on the villages and inhabitants of Hanover. Quarter of Durran, 12th December, 1757. Folio 107.

55. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia wishes to see Mr M[itchell] and desires him to proceed to Glogan. Quarter of Durran, 15th December, 1757. Folio 110.

56. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty has already given orders respecting the application made by Mr M[itchell]. Quarter of Durran, 19th December, 1757. Folio 108.

57. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Surrender of Breslan. Above 700 Austrian Officers and 33,000 men are now prisoners of war. The King of Prussia will march in a few days to drive off the remainder of the enemy. Breslan, 20th December, 1757. Folio 112.

58. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing a French translation of a letter from the Court Esterhazi to General Buckow, intercepted by some Prussian Hussars. Breslan, 22nd December, 1757. Folio 114.

59. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia positively refuses to give any assurances of sending a body of troops in the spring to join the Hanovarian Army against the French. Rather than do this his Prussian Majesty would refuse the subsidy offered him; and has given orders to suspend the signature of the projected Convention. Breslan, 23rd January, 1758. Folio 116.

60. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia cannot change his resolution, as expressed in the last letter. His Prussian Majesty declares he will not be a burden to his Allies, and will not have recourse to a subsidy until driven to it by necessity. Breslan, 25th January, 1757. Folio 118.

61. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. News having arrived of General Yorke’s having set off, the King of Prussia desires to see Mr Mitchell at Landshuth, before General Yorke’s arrival. Gryssan, 2nd April, 1758. Folio 120.

62. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing Count Finckenstein’s Report of his interview with General Yorke. Gryssan, 8th April, 1758. Folio 122.

63. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanking Mr M[itchell] for the communication of news from Petersburgh. Gryssan, 17th April, 1758. Folio 124.

64. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing a letter of Court Czernichew. Gumsetz, 31st August, 1758. Folio 126.

65. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanking Mr M[itchell] for the intelligence of the affair at the Bay of St Caz. Rammenan, 4th October, 1758. Folio 128.

66. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Signifying the receipt of the King’s letter to his Prussian Majesty Bantzer, 9th October, 1758. Folio 130.

67. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Application in favour of General Crousaz, that he may be allowed to enter the British service. Dobrozitz, 19th October, 1758. Folio 132.

68. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. (In Cypher). Satisfaction at the overtures made by Mr Keith at the Court of Peterburgh. A certain person, named Kaunt, or Kitt is advised to be gained over. The King of Prussia will march in a few days, to endeavour to turn the enemy. The Austrians intend to besiege neisse. Dobrositz, 21st October, 1758. Folio 134.

69. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia acquiesces in the reasons that may hinder the employment of General Crousaz in the British service, but still thinks the Hanoverian service is open to him. Gorlitz, 26th October, 1758. Folio 136.

70. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. (Propria Manu.). Inclosing a paper intitled ‘Memoire’, composed by his Prussian Majesty. General reflections on the war, and on the part England should take. [no date, but in 1758]. Folio 138.

71. (Inclosure). ‘Memoire’, being considerations on the part hitherto taken, and tending to this point that instead of keeping a large armed force at home, troops should be sent to Germany to protect the Electoral territories. Folio 140.

72. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing a Petition from some Merchants to the King of France, recommended by the Margrace de Bareith. The King of Prussia adds a few lives in his own hand, desiring Mr Mitchell not to write to his Court about such a ridiculous proposition, but merely to return a civil answer. Reich Hevrendorff, 10th June, 1759. Folio 142.

73. (Inclosure) Petition de Mess. Devilly, Descanbry’s etc, Negotiants Francois, au Roy de Prusse. Imploring his Prussian Majesty’s intercession with the King of Great Britain, to allow them a Passport for a Vessel to bring away their merchandise from St Domingo. Folio 144.

74. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing a reply to the letter of Mr Keith, communicated to his Prussian Majesty by Mr M. Sophienthal, 13th October, 1759. Folio 146.

75.a. (Inclosure). Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. By intercepted letters it is known, that the French are tried of the war, and desirous of peace. This appears to have thrown the courts of Petersburgh and Vienna into an embarrass, and Court Woronzou may very possibly have some design of making Russia act the part of mediator. The King of Prussia thinks this method will be too dangerous, and proposes that the Peace should be treated in concert with Great Britain and Prussia, to that good conditions may be obtained. Mr Keith is advised to open himself more to Count Woronzou; and to insinuate, that a separate Peace with France can be made at pleasure. Sophienthal, 13th October, 1759. Folio 148.

75.b. A copy of the deciphered part of the above letter, by Mr Mitchell’s secretary. Folio 150.

76. Copie d’une lettre de Sa majesté to Roy de Prusse à Mons. E Marquis d’Argens. Henvansdorff, pres de Brelaw, 27th Aout, 1760. Difficulties of the Campaign. The King of Prussia resolves, should he survive, to dedicate his life to Philosophy. Folly of the French Ministers. Folio 152.

77. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. More correct information respecting the advantage gained by the Hereditary Prince over the French, than was previously received. Buntzelivitz, 10th September, 1760. Folio 154.

78. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty intending shortly to make a movement with his army, desires Mr Mitchell to choose, either to accompany him in the march, or to repair to Glogau [Głogów], so as to be able to join the King of Prussia, when the course of correspondence with England shall be rendered more open. Dittermansdorff, 5th October, 1760. Folio 156.

79. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Grief at the death of the late King [George II]. The King of Prussia hopes shortly to see Mr Mitchell. A few lines are added in the King of Prussia’s own hand writing, to the same effect. Unckendorff, 15th November, 1760. Folio 158.

80. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanking Mr M[itchell] for his attention in forwarding the King’s letter to his Prussian Majesty, and inclosing the reply. Congratulations on Mr M[itchell]’s arrival at Berlin. Meissen, 28th November, 1760. Folio 160.

81. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Detachment of troops sent by the King of Prussia into Thuringia to alarm the French, and assist Prince Ferdinand, who has been written to on the subject, and warmly pressed to attack the French. Notice of an attempt to discover means of arranging a separate peace with Russia, by means of one Badenhaupt, whose brother is Physician to Schuwallow. Leipzig, 11th December, 1760. Folio 162.

82. (Inclosure) Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Urging the Prince to attack the French. Leipzig, 10th December, 1760. Folio 164.

83. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Orders have been given with regard to the application made by the Baillage and town of Sangerhausen. Leipzig, 29th December, 1760. Folio 165.

84. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Orders have been reiterated to the Commissariat de guerre, respecting the Lands of Saxony ‘hypothogue’s’ to the government of Hanover. Leipzig, 4th January, 1761. Folio 167.

85. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Suggestion that Mr Keith may reap advantage from insinuating to the Count Schuwalow, that if Russia thinks of making acquisitions by the side of the Niepre, it will be done much sooner by a separate Peace with Prussia, than by means of the Austrians. The displeasure of the Chancellor at the memori, complaining of the excesses of the Russian troops, may be softened by stating that it was not the regular troops complained of, but the Cassacks, and that people ought not to be forbidden to cry out, when their throats are about to be cut. Leipzig, 12th February, 1761. Folio 169.Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Still on the subject of the Orders given relative to the hypothecated lands in Saxony. Leipzig, 5th March, 1761. Folio 171.

87. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Still on the same subject. Leipzig, 13th March, 1761. Folio 173.

88. Note from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. (Propia manu). Success of General Lucner against the Austrians. [no date, but marked in pencil by Mr Mitchell, Mars, 1761]. Folio 175.

89. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing a Reply to a letter forwarded by Sir George Mackenzie. Messeu, 25th March, 1761. Folio 176.

90. Copy of a letter from the Baron d Edelsheim to the King of Prussia. (In Cypher) Offering his services to his Prussian Majesty. Turin, 11th February, 1761. Folio 178.

91. Letter from the King of Prussia to the Baron d’Edelsheim. Accepting the Baron’s services and ordering him to repair to the Baron Knyphausen, for instructions. Meissen, 3rd March, 1761. Folio 180.

92. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Concern at the ill state of Mr M[itchell]’s health. Complaints on receiving the King’s thanks for the succours sent by his Prussian Majesty to Prince Ferdinand. The King of Prussia is not pleased with the news from Russia, and thinks Mr Keith has been duped. Three lines are added in the King of Prussia’s hand writing, expressing his fears least Prince Ferdinand should be driven back from Cassel. Meissen, 29th March, 1761. Folio 182.

93. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks to Mr Keith for his zeal. Information respecting the retreat of Prince Ferdinand, caused by want of subsistence. The same cause has compelled Marshal Broglio to retire to the Mayn. The King of Prussia hopes the change of the English Ministry will make no difference in the old system. Meissen, 6th April, 1761. Folio 184.

94. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing his Prussian Majesty’s remarks on the Propositions made by France to England. Meissen, 12th April, 1761. Folio 186.

95. (Inclosure), Reflexions sur les propositions des Francois et de leurs Allie’s. Folio 188.

96. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty intends to march with part of his army into Silesia, to protect it from the attacks of the Russians and Austrians. This removal will place no obstacle to the arrangement of a pacification with France. Doubts are still entertained of the sincerity of the Austrians. Meissan, 28th April, 1761. Folio 190.

97. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Joy at the success of Great Britain in the East and West Indies. Concern at Mr M[itchell]’s illness. Strehlen, 8th August, 1761. Folio 192.

98. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Apprehensions at the resignation of Mr Pitt removed by the assurances received from the King. Strehlen, 1st November, 1761. Folio 194.

99. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Acknowledging the receipt of the letter notifying the King’s marriage, which has been retarded by the difficulties attending the Posts. The King of Prussia adds a few lines in his own hand, expressing his concern at Mr M[itchell]’s suffering from illness. Strehlen, 16th November, 1761. Folio 196.

100. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Friendly expressions of concern on the continuance of Mr M[itchell]’s illness. A postscript is added by the King of Prussia himself to the same effect, and highly flattering to Mr M[itchell]. Breslaw, 10th January 1762. Folio 198.

101. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks for the communication of the news of the rupture with Spain. The King of Prussia’s resolution to preserve his engagements inviolably, with England Breslan, 14th January, 1762. Folio 200.

102. A separate Postscript to the above letter. (In cypher). The King of Prussia is unable to give permission to the Duke of Bevern to enter the service of the King of Portugal, on account of the expected Siege of Stettin, of which the Duke is Governor. Breslan, 14th January, 1762. Folio 202.

103. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty will neglect no means of cultivating the friendship of the new Emperor of Russia. Baron Goltz is to be sent to Petersburgh, with full powers to conclude a Treaty, in case the Emperor should be so disposed. Breslan, 9th February, 1762. Folio 204.

104. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. The order of the Black Eagle is to be sent to the Emperor of Russia. Mission of Baron Goltz. Thanks to Mr Keith for his zeal in advancing the King of Prussia’s interests. Some lines are added in his Prussian Majesty’s own hand, containing some witty remarks on the new Knight of the Black Eagle. Breslan, 17th, February, 1762. Folio 206.[Marginalia: This is the Postscript that was inserted in the English Newspapers, and complained of by the King of Prussia].

105. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. (In cypher) Remarks on a letter of Mr Keith, Choice of Baron Goltz as Minister to Petersburgh. The nomination of Court Keyserling by the Emperor to be minister at Berlin, is warmly approved. The Order of the Black Eagle is to be sent to the Prince of Holstein, according to Mr Keith’s advice, and the King of Prussia will write to the Prince in his own hand, and say something flatering reltive to the Count de Saldern. The Order of te Black Eagle is already despatched to the Emperor. The Cornet Seelhorst, whom the Emperor wishes to have in his service, is taken prisoner of war by the Austrians, but if any means of exchange can be devised, it shall be accomplished. Letters of Exchange are ordered to be prepared for Count Chermicheff. With respect to the secret intelligence concerning the Empress, Baron Goltz has had orders to act according to the counsel of Mr Keith. Suggestion, that Great Britain intended to take 30,000 Russian troops into pay, for the purpose of opposing the French in Germany. A few lines are added in the King of Prussia’s own hand, respecting a letter to the King. Breslan, 10th March, 1762. Folio 210.

106. (Inclosure) Copy of the King of Prussia’s letter to the Duke of Holstein. Thanks to the Prince for his services in cementing a friendship and alliance between the Emperor of Russia and his Prussian Majesty. He is requested to present the Order of the Black Eagle to the Emperor, in quality of Knight. Obligation to the Emperor for his Declaration of Sweden. Fleet equipped by Denmark. Position of the Austrians. Breslan, 8th 1762. Folio 208.

107. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. The change of affairs enables the King of Prussia to give his consent to the Duke fo Bevern’s entering the service of the King of Portugal, as Commander in chief. The King of Prussia adds in his own hand “Qe doute que le Heros Portugais face des Merveilles”. Breslan, 16th March, 1762. Folio 213.

108. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. (In cypher). It is impossible for the King of Prussia to explain yet to the English Ministry his views relative to Russia, as they are so extremely contingent. The arrival of Baron Goltz is all that is known at present. So soon as the Emperor’s sentiments are known, his Prussian Majesty will enter into the desired explanations. Should peace take place with Russia, Sweden will necessarily adopt the same measures. Breslan, 22nd March, 1762. Folio 215.

109. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing a letter of the Duke of Bevern, stating his reasons why he cannot accept the proposal of taking the command of the Portugese Army. Breslan, 23rd March, 1762. Folio 217.

110. (Inclosure) Copy of the Duke of Bevern’s letter to the King of Prussia, in German, with a Translation in French. Stettin, 20th March, 1762. Folio 219.

111. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty will be glad to see Mr M[itchell] at Breslan. Some lines are added in te King of Prussia’s own hand, Breslan, 17th April, 1762. Folio 222.

112. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. With regard to Baron Schrater and the Sir D’Auer, (on account of whom an application has been made by Mr Keith) the King of Prussia feels no anger at their having accepted Officers under the Russian Government, but on the contrary, will recompence their services when an opportunity offers. A postscript is added by the King of Prussia himself, containing sentiments very flattering to Mr Mitchell. Quarter General of Bettern, 30th May, 1762. Folio 224.

113. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. The Emperor of Russia has set out to place himself at the head of his Army. Berlin is proposed for the place of Congress between Russia and Denmark. Bethlem, 22nd June, 1762. Folio 226.

114. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia will be happy to receive Mr M[itchell] although occupied with the business of the Campaign. Quarter of Dittmansdorff, 29th July, 1762. Folio 228.

115. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks for the communication of the renewed correspondence with France on the subject of a general Pacification. Mr M[itchell] is referred to the Minister, Count de Finckenstein, for a Reply agreeable to the instructions given by the King of Prussia. Peterswalde, 15th August, 1762. Folio 230.

116. Separate Postscript to the above letter. The King of Prussia calls Mr Mitchell’s attention to the state of the English affairs on the Continent, and reasons, that since the French possessions in Westphalia, in the hands of the English,are so much more extensive than the Electoral territory occupied by the French, it would be far more just if in the adjustment of the Articles of accommodation, restoration of the Cleves and Gueldres, belonging to the King of Prussia, were placed in compensation against the restitution of Munster, Paderborn, etc. Quarter of Peterswalde, 15th October, 1762. Folio 232.

117. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty is so occupied by the Siege of Schweidritz, that he is unable to see Mr Porter. The King of Prussia adds some lines in his own hand, stating the siege of Schweidonitz to be expected to last eight more days. Peterswalde, 20th August, 1762. Folio 234.

118. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks for the communication of the intelligence of the Queen’s having been delivered of a Prince. The King of Prussia hopes to be master of Schweidnitz in a few days. Peterswalde, 1st September, 1762. Folio 236.

119. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Is rejoiced at the capture of the Havannah. Thanks to Mr M[itchell] for his congratulations on the surrender of Schweidnitz. Peterwaldan, 24th October, 1762. Folio 238.

120. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty finds it requisite to more, and desires Mr Mitchell to repair to Berlin, to await his return. Peterswalde, 1st November, 162. Folio 240.

121. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks for the measures taken by the court of London, in conjunction with France, to persuade the Princes of the Empire to preserve a neutrality, and withdraw severally their contingent of troops. Leipzig, 1st January, 1763. Folio 242.

122. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks for the offer made by the King, in concert with France, to his Prussian Majesty, for the restriction of the Prussian Provinces in Wesphalia, by means of a double Neutrality. Full powers have been sent to the Prussian Ministers in London to sign the convention of neutrality. Leipzig, 30th January, 1763. Folio 244.

123. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Satisfaction at the communication of a copy of the Definitive treaty between England and France. Dahlen, 9th March, 1763. Folio 246.

124. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. His Prussian Majesty has received with pleasure the communication of the sincere share the King takes in the peace of Hubertsbourg, and the satisfaction felt at his Majesty being included in the Peace with the Court of Vienna. Berlin, 1st April, 1763. Folio 248.

125. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Confirming the choice made of Louis Barthelemu, to fill the place of Director of the ‘Maison de Charité’ at Berlin, for the Orange refugees. Potsdam, 1st June, 1763. Folio 250.

126. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks to Mr Mitchell for the Havannah snuff. Some lines to the same effect are added in the King of Prussia’s own ahnd. Potsdam, 21st June, 1763. Folio 252.

127. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Still on the subject of the snuff. Satisfaction at Mr Mitchell’s recovery of his health. Potsdam, 2nd July, 1763. Folio 254.

128. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Thanks for the notification of the birth of a second Prince. Potsdam, 30th August, 1763. Folio 256.

129. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Approbation of Pierie Pilet to be director of the ‘Maison de Charité’, at Berlin. Potsdam, 4th August, 1764. Folio 258.

130. Letter from the King of Prussia to Mr Mitchell. Acknowledging the receipt of the letter notifying Mr Mitchell’s Recall, and containing expressions of regret, highly flattering to that Minister. Some lines are added by the King of Prussia in his own hand, regretting M M[itchell]’s recall. Berlin, 25th January, 1765. Folio 260.