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Vol XLIII. Letters from Prince Henry of Prussia to Mr (subsequently Sir Andrew) Mitchell, 1758-1766.

1. (Propria manu). Remarks on the manisfestations of Joy displayed by the French on the Capture of 400 prisoners by the Duke d’Aignillion. The real advantage is on the side of the English. Camp of Gamich, 7th October, 1758. Folio 1.

2. (Propria manu). Condolence on the ill news that has arrived. Durings Verevercks [Vorwerk?], 17 August, 1759. Folio 3.

3. (Propria manu). Intelligence of the retreat of the Prussians into Poland. Durings Verevercks. 23 August 1759. Folio 5

4. (Propria manu). Congratulation on the success of the English at Sea. Unchersdorff, 3rd December, 1759. Folio 7.

5. (Propria manu). Prince Henry sends Mr Mitchell some Plans on a large scale, to present to the King. His highness has obtained permission from the King of Prussia to go to Wittemberg for the reestablishment of his health. Unckersdorf, 8th February, 1760. Folio 8.

6. (Propria manu). The Prince expresses his sense of honor conferred on him by the King, in approving of the manoeuvres of the last Campaign. Compliments to Mr Mitchell. Wittemberg, 10th April, 1760. Folio 10.

7. (Propria manu). Compliments to Mr Mitchell and wishes for the success of his proceedings. The Prince decline the journey proposed to him by Mr Mitchell. Glogau, 12th December, 1760. Folio 12.

8. (Propria manu). State of the Prince’s health. Pleasure at the success of the English at Belleisle. Intelligence, that a large body of French troops is to march into Saxony shortly. The Prince disbelieves it. Movement of General Laudon. General news. Literary works sent to the Prince by Baron Fritch. Schlettan, 16th May, 1761. Folio 14.

9. (Propria manu). Congratulations on the success of the English at Pondicherry. Reflexions on the check, in a negotiation for peace. Advantage gained by General Seidlitz over the enemy. Friendly expressions respecting Mr Mitchell’s health. Schletton, 30th May, 1761. Folio 16.

10. (Propria manu). Movements of the different Armies, and positions. Schlettan, 17th June, 1761. Folio 18.

11. (Propria manu). Satisfaction at the success of the British Nation. General Goltz Friendly compliments. Schlettan, 1st July, 1761. Folio 20.

12. (Propria manu). Joy at the recovery of Mr Mitchell’s health. The Prince wishes to see the Papers, relative to the Negotiation with France. Fate of Schweidnitz. Plans formed by the Prince. Movements of the French. Schlettan, 8th October, 1761. Folio 22.

13. (Propria manu). Particulars of the Army under the Prince’s command. Siege of Schweidnitz. Schlettan, 17th October, 1761. Folio 24.

14. (Propria manu). Regret at the change in the English Ministry, and resignation of Pitt. Particulars of the Army. Detachment from Laudon’s Army sent to join Marhsal Dann. Want of magasines. Advantage of the Sieur Fouquet. Schlettan, 22nd October, 1761. Folio 26.

15. (Propria manu). Complaints of the treatment of the Prisoners of war at Magdeburg by the Governor, General Aslebourg. Barnitz, 2nd December, 1761. Folio 28.

16. (Inclosure). Copy of a letter from Prince Henry to General Aslebourg, on the above subject. (In German). Barnitz, 30th November, 1761. Folio 30.

17. (Propria manu). General Thuiheim and Vittelectic have been released from confinement, by order of the King of Prussia, and the Prince hopes that Marshal Dann will in consequence release the two Prussian Generals. Mr Mitchell is requested to prevail on one of the Austrian Generals to write to Marshal Dann on the subject. Barnitz, 6th December, 1761. Folio 31.

18. (Propria manu). Situation of the Armies, and particulars. Barnitz, 15th December, 1761. Folio 33.

19. (Propria manu). Remarks on the rupture between England and Spain. Correspondence between the Margrace Charles and General Laudon. Generals Fink and Rebentish have been released. State of the Magasines. The Prince sends back the Papers communicated by Mr Mitchell. Hoff, 13th January, 1763. Folio 35.

20. The Prince thinks the King of Prussia should release all the Russians Prisoners, and accept the overtures made him from the Emperor. The Prince’s ill health compels him to make use of his secretary’s hand. Hoff 30th January, 1762. Folio 38.

21. (Propria manu). Change of system in Russia. Representation with regard to the treatment of the Country of Zerbst, Exchange of Officers. Hoff. 2nd February, 1762. Folio 40.

22. (Propria manu). Concern at Mr Mitchell’s ill health. The Prince will be at Leipzig on the 8th to make some arrangements with General Platen. Particulars of that General’s forces. Hoff. 5th January, [February], 1762. Folio 42.

23. (Propria manu). The orders given by the King of Prussia relative to the release of the country of Zerbst, will conciliate the favour of the new Emperor. Frightful situation of the Prince’s Army, without magasines or money, diminishing daily by desertion and sickness. Exchange of Officers. The Prince’s state of health. Intelligence derived from a Russian General. Hoff, 8th February, 1762. Folio 49.

24. (Propria manu). Astonishment at the good news from Russia. The Prince has some doubts on the abilities of young Baron Goltz to be sent as Minister to Petersburgh. Still on the subject of exchange of Officers. The King of Prussia has forbidden permission to be given to the Prisoners of war to retire on parole. Hoff, 16th February, 1762. Folio 46.

25. (Propria manu). Dispositions of Russia. Reports that the Neutraility of Saxony is to form one of the Articles of Peace between Russia and Prussia. Other reports with regard to the occupation of Saxny. The Prince has been reading Cicero, but cannot yet convince himself that pain is not an evil. Success of the English at Martinique. Hoff, 26th March, 1762. Folio 48.

26. (Propria manu). Congratulations on the Capture of Martinique. Complaints on the barbarities excercised in Saxony. General intelligence. Hoff, 19th April, 1762. Folio 50.

27. (Propria manu). Interest taken by the Prince in Mr Mitchell’s health. His Highnesses intention to retire from the service. Wishes to see Mr Mitchell. Pretsehendorf, 13th July, 1762. Folio 52.

28. (Propria manu). Advantage gained by the army over the conbined forces of the Austrians and the Empire, under Prince Holberg. Particulars of the Action. Freyberg, 30th October, 1762. Folio 54.

29. (Propria manu). Inclosing an intercepted letter from General Guasco of Schweidnitz to his brother at Dresden. If the King of Prussia should pass the winter at Liepzig, and wish to see the Prince, he (the Prince) will not hesitate to proceed thither. Freyberg, 24tyh November, 1762. Folio 56.

30. (Inclosure). Letter from General Guasco to his brother at Dresden. The former part relating to his domestics, property, etc. the latter to his defense of Schweidnitz, and subsequent proceedings. Breslaw, 17th October, 1762. Folio 58.

31. (Propria manu). The Prince will be happy to receive mr Mitchell. [no date]. Folio 64.

32. (Propria manu). Returning to Mr Mitchell the letter of Baron Fritch, communicated to the Prince. His Highness regrets his recommendation should not have succeeded. Rheinsberg, 7th July, 1763. Folio 66.

33. (Propria manu). Congratulations on the ‘accouchment’ of the Queen of England. Rheinsberg, 27th August, 1762. Folio 68.

34. (Propria manu). General news. Health of the Prince. Rheinsberg, 7th July, 1764. Folio 70.

35. (Propria manu). Regret at losing Mr Mitchell, and expressions of regard highly flattering to that Minister. Renisberg, 13th December, 1764. Folio 72.

36. (Propria manu). Mr Mitchell is requested to recommend to Prince Charles of Loraine the affairs of General Kleist. [Berlin, no date]. Folio 74.

37. (Propria manu). Thanking Mr Mitchell for the present of a House. Expressions of friendship. Rheinsberg, 7th September, 1766. Folio 76.