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Vol. XLV. Letters from Count Poeteivels and Count Finckenstein, the Prussian secretaties of State, to Mr (subsequently Sir Andrew) Mitchell, 1756-1768.

1. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (Propria manu). Inclosing a letter from the King of Prussia to Mr M[itchell]. who is requested to come to the Count’s house. Berlin, 25th July, 1756. Folio 1.

2. Letter from Count Poeleurils. (Propria manu). Inclosing a letter from the King of Prussia to Mr M[itchell] who is requested to come to the Count’s house. [Berlin], 3rd September, 1756. Folio 3.

3. Letter from Counts Poeleurils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. In consequence of the Ratification by the Imperial Authority of the ‘Ávis’ of the Catholic Princes of the Diet, which is designed to overthrow the Protestant Religion and aggrandise the House of Austria; it is advised, that the Protestant Princes should hold a Congress to express their sentiments of this measure. Mr M[itchell] is desired to recommend this step to the Hannovarian Ministry. Berlin, 8th February, 1757. Folio 5.

4. Letter from Count Podewils to Mr Mitchell. (Propria manu). Inclosing the memoir sent by Count Kaunitz to Baron Steinberg, the Hanovarian Minister at Vienna. [Berlin], 5th March, 1757. Folio 7.

5. Letter from the same to the same. (Propria manu). Inclosing the Translation of four other Papers relating to the negotiation of Neutrality between the Counts of Vienna and Hanover. [Berlin], 6th March, 1757. Folio 9.

6. (Inclosure) Traduction de la letter de S.E. Mons. Le Conte de Podewils à S. E. Mons le Baron de Munchhausen, a Hanovre. Berlin, 22nd, February, 1757. Folio 11.

7. (Inclosure). Projet de Memoire à presenter par M. de Steinberg en reponse du memoire du Comte de Kaunitz. Folio 13.

8. (Inclosure). Memoire. Folio 15.

9. (Inclosure). Memoire. Folio 17.

10. (Inclosure) Traduction de la Repulique à faire de bouche sur la Proposition que Mons. Le Conseiller Privé de Muchhausen, le 31 Janrier, 1757. Folio 19.

11. Letter from Counts Poeleurils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Intelligence on affairs in Gemany. Sentiments of the Elector of Bavaria, and interest of England to detach him from an alliance with the Courts of Vienna and Versailles. Renewed proposal for a Confederation of the Protestant Princes. Mr M[itchell] is desired to support it in his letters to Hanover. Berlin, 22nd March, 1757. Folio 21.

12. Letter from Counts Poeleurils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing Translation of a letter from the Baron de Munchhausen, reltive to the convention of neutrality negotiating for the Electorate of Hanover, and also the reply of the Prussian Ministers, stating the reasons why his Britannic Majesty should discontinue this negotiation. Berlin, 5th April, 1757. Folio 23.

13. (Inclosure). Traduction de la letter de S. E. Mons. Le Baron de Munchhausen au Comte de Podewils, d’Hanovre, le 23rd de Mars, 1757. Folio 25.

14. (Inclosure). Traduction de la Reponse de S. E. Mons le Comte de Podewils a la Lettre de S. E. Mons le Baron de Munchhausen, de Berlin, du 1 Avril, 1757. Folio 27.

15. Letter from Counts Podewils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia has ordered the Baron de Noleken, ‘Secretarie d’ Ambassade’ of Sweden, tp leave the Court of Berlin forthwith. The Baron has refused to go without an express order from his own Court. Berlin. 30th September, 1757. Folio 29.

16. Letter from Counts Poeleurils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Arguments for a body of English troops to be sent over to reinforce the Army under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick in Germany. Surrender of Schweidnitz. The King of Prussia is determined if possible to recover it. Magdebourg, 24th November, 1757. Folio 31.

17. Letter from Counts Poeleurils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing, by Order of the King of Prussia, a cypher, for the purpose of keeping up an unreserved correspondence. Magdebourg, 14th December, 1757. Folio 33.

18. Letter from Counts Poeleurils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing the reply to the Memoir of the Court of Sweden. Madgebourg, 14th December, 1757. Folio 35.

19. (Inclosure). Memoire pour server de reponse à ce lui qui la Cour de Suede a fait publicé pour justifier l’invasion de ses troupes dans les Etats du Roy. Folio 37.

20. Letter from Counts Poeleurils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Incliosing some copies of the relation of the Victory gained by the King of Prussia on the 5th nist at Lissa. Madgebourg, 21st December, 1757. Folio 41.

21a. Letter from Counts Poeleurils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (In cypher). Madgebourg, 24 December, 1757. Folio 43.

21b. Decypher of the above letter by Mr Mitchell’s secretary. Communication of the overtures made by the Court of Sweden. The King of Prussia has at present rejected them, but wishes that Colonel Campbell should be accredited by the English Ministry to the Court of Sweden, on the footing of a wish to restore the ancient friendship existing between the two Crowns. Folio 45.

22a. Separate Postscripts to the above letter (In cypher), Madgebourg, 24th December, 1757. Folio 47.

22b. Decypher of the Postscript by Mr Mitchell’s Sectretary. It is suggested, that Mr Mitchell should go to Brunswick, to gain over the Duke, who is inclined to yield to the threats of the French. Folio 49.

23. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Request that Mr Mitchell will allow the King of Prussia’s correspondence with his resident at Dantzig, to pass through his (Mr M[itchells]) hands, to avoid being intercepted by the Russians. Berlin, 4th March, 1758. Folio 51.

24, Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Circumstances explanatory of the arrest of the Marquis de Frayque. Congratulations on the success of Prince Ferdinand. Berlin, 18th March, 1758. Folio 53.

25. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The Count de Podweils not being well enough to write, Mr Mitchell is informed by Count Finckenstein, that the packet sent by Mr M. to Count Podewils, addressed to Baron Knyphausen as been forwarded. Berlin, 25th March, 1758. Folio 55.

26. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Letters are sent to be forwarded to the Prussian resident at Laipzig. General Yorke & Sir John Goodricke are hourly expected. Wishes expressed, that the intention of recalling Mr M[itchell] may be altered. Berlin, 1 April, 1758. Folio 57.

27. Letter from Counts Podewils and Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The Governor of Neufchatel, Lord Marechal, has been written to, directing him to act conjointly with the British Minister, in regard to the affair of Jenner’s Regiment. M. de Villettes feels embarrassed at not having received orders from the English Court, & Mr Mitchell is requested to write on this subject. Berlin, 22nd August, 1758. Folio 59.

28. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (Propria manu). Forwarding some despatches from London, addressed to M. Euhel. Madgebourg, 1st April, 1760. Folio 61.

29. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Relative to the release of Mr Hamilton in consequence of the application of Mr Mitchell. Madgebourg, 22nd June, 1760. Folio 63.

30. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The Count will shew every civility in his power to General Nugent, at Mr M[itchell’s] request. Death of the Count de Podewils. Madgebourg, 6th August, 1760. Folio 65.

31. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Forwarding despatches. Ravages of the enemy round Berlin. Congratulations on the Conquest of Canada. Advantage gained over the French by the Hereditary Prince Madgebourg, 24th October, 1760. Folio 67.

32. Separate Postscripts to the above letter acknowledging the receipt of a letter from Mr M[itchell], Madgebourg, 25th October, 1760. Folio 69.

33. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Mr Mitchell is invited to come to Madgebourg, where the communication will be more open, both with the King of Prussia and with England. Madgebourg, 27th October, 1760. Folio 71.

34. Separate Postscript to the above letter. Intelligence, that the Russians have passed the Warta. Madgebourg, 27th October, 1760. Folio 73.

35. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Further arguments to persuade Mr M[itchell] to come to Madgebourg. Madgebourg, 4th November, 1760. Folio 75.

36. Separate Postsscript to the above. News from England of the death of the King [George III]. Madgebourg, 4th November, 1760. Folio 79.

37. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The news of the King’s death is confirmed. Madgebourg, 5th November, 1760. Folio 79.

38. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Victory of the King of Prussia over Marshal Dann. M. de Cocceÿ is to carry the mews to England. Madgebourg, 8th November, 1760. Folio 81.

39. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing some copies of the relation of the battle of Torgan. Movements of the Kingof Prussia and the Austrians, His Prussian Majesty received a slight contusion on the breast. His concern at the intelligence of the King’s death. Madgebourg, 11th November, 1760. Folio 83.

40. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The Despatches sent by Mr M[itchell] have been forwarded to the King of Prussia. Position of the Prussian & Austrian Armies, and of the Allied Army. News from England of the unanimity of the Ministry, and the address of the City of Longon to the young Monarch. Madgebourg, 14th November, 1769. Folio 85.

41. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Forwarding Despatches from Lord Holdernesse for Mr Mitchel, Lord Stormont & W. Keith, with some other letters. The complaints of the Merchants of Dantzig have already been remedied, by the removal of the ordered relative to the Posts. The King of Prussia is about to go into winter quarters. Importance of the Victory at Torgan. Madgebourg, 21st November, 1760. Folio 87.

42. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Circumstance relative to the interruption of the Posts between Berlin & Dantzig, Madgebourg, 24th November, 1760. Folio 89.

43. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Joy in England at the news of the Victory of Torgan. Important intelligence expected from the allied Army. Madgebourg, 24th November, 1760. Folio 91.

44. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The court is very anxious to see Mr Mitchell at Madgebourg. Madgebourg, 25th November, 1760. Folio 93.

45. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (Propria manu). Returning some Papers. Liability of M. de Hopfgarten to pay contribution, as a Saxon subject. Leipzig, 16th January, 1760 [1761]. Folio 95.

46. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing a letter from a Baron de jardine & Aplegrith, with Count Finckenstein’s reply. Madgebourg, 27th April, 1761. Folio 99.

48. (Inclosure) Copy of a letter from the Baron de jardine & Applegrith to Count Finckenstein. Relative to a contract made with Mr Erskine Douglas, reversed by order of the King of Prussia. Malta, 22nd February, 1761.

49. Copy of Count Finckenstein’s Reply to the above. Explanation of the unwarrantable proceedings of Mr Douglas. Folio 101.

50. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. On the subject of the Lands ‘hypotheque’s’ to the King in Saxony, & orders given by the King of Prussia to the ‘Directiore de Guerre’, Madgebourg 30th April, 1761. Folio 103. [Vide Vol LX].

51. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Forwarding a Despatch from Lord Bute. The affair of the ‘bailiages hypotheque’s’ has been settled according to Mr M[itchell]’s wishes. Madgebourg, 20th May, 1761. Folio 105.

52. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Mr Bachmann will let Mr Mitchell have apartments in his house. [Madgebourg, 21st May, 1761. Folio 107.

53. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Victory of the British Troops at Pondicherry. Apartments for Mr M[itchell]’s reception. Madgebourg, 25 May, 1761. Folio 109.

54. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The Count is not surprised at the intelligence received from Mr Mitchell. Madgebourg, 1st June, 1761. Folio 111.

55. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia has ordered the Count de Gotter, his Minister of state, to proceed to Perleberg, to await the arrival of the Princess of Mecklenburg strelitz, and to congratulate her on the choice of His Britannic Majesty. Madgebourg, 3rd August, 1761. Folio 113.

56. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia suspects some steps are taking, tending disimite England and Prussia. Berlin, 20th March, 1762. Folio 115.

57. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. A letter has been written to Mr Mitchell by the King of Prussia in a cypher Mr M[itchell] does not possess, but which will be despatched to him by a second courier. Reinstadtel, 23rd March, 1762.

58. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (partly in cypher). The King of Prussia is indisposed by an attack of fever. His Pr[ussian] Majety’s sentiments with regard to England continue the same as ever. Excuses for a punctilious communication not having been made of the negotiation carrying on with Russia. Favorable disposition of the Emperor. Count Czernichef’s corps is marching back to Poland. The King of Prussia has received Count C[zernichef]. with several of the Russian Officers at his table. The Differences between Russia and Denmark are arrived at a crisis. Congratulations on the success at Martinique. Remarks on M Keith’s recall. Breslaw, 1 April, 1762. Folio 119.

59. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Overtures have been made by the Court of Denmarkto England and Prussia, to learn if they will guarantee the Duchy of Sleswick, in case of a rupture with Russia, and have been very coldly received. Answer of the King of Prussia. The Count expresses his chagain and surprise at certain Postscript written by the King of Prussia, containing a ‘plaisanterie’ on the order to be conferred on the Emperor of Prussia, should have been printed in the London Gazette. Mr M[itchell] is requested to write to Mr Keith on the subject, to prevent any ill use being made of it by the King of Prussia’s enemies. Breslaw, 5th April, 1762. Folio 122.[see Vol. xL[?] fol. 206. And Vol. XXXVL. Folio 268].

60. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Congratulations on the capture of Martinico. Young Count Schwerin has been sent to Petersburgh by desire of the Emperor, carrying with him the Order of Merit, to offer to His Imperial Majesty. The Emperor has also desired to have General Wernerin his service, which has been granted. Breslaw, 7th April, 1762. Folio 124.

61. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (Partly in cypher). The Emperor has received the Order of the Black Eagle. The most flattering hopes are conceived of a Peace. Baron Goltz has insinuated in his letters, that an Ambassador is to be sent from England to congratulate the Emperor on his accession, and that in case this ill advised step should be taken, Mr Keith will demand his recall. Breslaw, 13th April, 1762. Folio 126.

62. Separate Postscript to the above letter (In cypher). Complaints of the secret overture made to the Court of Vienna by Lord Bute in the Month of January, & rejected by that Court. Breslaw, 13th April, 1762. Folio 128.

63. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia will receive Mr M[itchell] at Breslaw. Advice relative to the ‘route’. Breslaw, 17th April, 1762. Folio 130.

64. Separate Postscript to the above. The cry for Peace has become general in Sweden. An Armistice for two months has been concluded between the Prince of Würtemberg and General Ehrenschwerdt. Breslaw, 17th April, 1762. Folio 131.

65. “Precis”: received from Count Finckenstein. The King of Prussia returns thanks to his Britannic Majesty for the communication of the Papers touching the insinuation made to the Court of Vienna, & is glad to find, that the reports respecting it have been exaggerated. The King of Prussia will himself write to his Britannic Majesty, & will mention the information received of another insinuation made to Prince Galitzin, and which tended to no less than to defeat the negotiation of the King of Prussia at Petersburgh. As to the conduct of the Prussian Ministers in London, nothing of the sort complained of has appeared in their Despatches. Thanks for the communication of the correspondence with the Duke of Choisseul, for a renewal of the Treaty with France. The King of Prussia hopes to be able to communicate the conclusion of a Peace with Russia & Sweden. Particulars relative to the latter. Folio 1345.

66. Extrait du Traité de Paix avec la Swede, signé à Hamburg, le 22nd May, 1762. Folio 136.

67. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Marshall Dann has quitted the Camp of Knatzendorff. Difficulties of the Congress at Berlin. M de Saldern. Offer made by the Emperor of Russia to Mr Keith, of a body of troops, & reply of the English Ministry who reproach Mr Keith for acting as a Prussian rather than as a British Minister. Berlin, 12th July, 1762. Folio 138.

68. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Justification of the conduct of the King of Prussia, with regard to the Treaty with Sweden. Berlin 14th July, 1762. Folio 140.

69. Separate Postscript to the above. It is probable the Congress will open very shortly. Congratulation on the success of the King’s forces in Germany. Berlin, 14th July, 1762. Folio 142.

70. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia has renewed the communication of the correspondence relative to the Pacification between England & France with pleasure, but is surprised at the propositions of the Court of Versailles, with regard to the fortresses of wesel, & Guèldres, and the Prussian territories in Westphalia. The King of Prussia regards the Declaration of England, not to make any arrangement on these points without his consent, as a fresh mark of friendship. As to the Declaration of the Empress Queen. The King of Prussia can only give it attention, when it shall be addressed directly to himself. Berlin, 7th August, 1762. Folio 144.

71. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Thanks for Mr Mitchell’s explanation of the motives of his journey to Dittmansdorff. The revolution in Russia has turned out better than was expected. The entire Army of Pomerania is marching towards Poland. An Auxiliary body of troops, it is true, has been lost, but on the other hand the Prussian territories are evacuated, and Peace maintained between Russia and Denmark. Berlin, 14th August, 1762. Folio 147.

72. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (Propria manu). A friendly letter on the present state of affairs between England & Prussia. Information is requested on the negotiation so nearly concluded between England and France. Berlin, 14th August, 1762. Folio 149.

73. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. The King of Prussia would willingly have supported the representations made by the English Ministers in favour of Hambourg, had not the revolution in Prussia released the town from the danger which threatened it. Berlin, 17th August, 1762. Folio 151.

74. Separate Postscript to the abive. The Count will send Mr Mitchell, by the first safe opportunity, the Historical Extracts he has requested. Berlin, 17th August, 1762. Folio 153.

75. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Inclosing the Historical details of the Revolution in Russia, desired by Mr M[itchell]. The King of Prussia is very ill satisfied with the manner in which England has received the propositions of France, relative to Wesel, Gueldres, etc. The suggestion of his Prussian Majesty respecting the compensation of the Bishopricks, appears sound and reasonable, and Count F[inckenstein] is surprised the English Ministry have not themselves thought of it. Berlin, 27th August, 1762. Folio 155.

76. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Thanking Mr M[itchell] for the introduction to Mr Porter, from whose account of the state of Turkey a report has been sent to the King of Prussia. Departure of the D[uke] of Bedford for Paris, and of the D[uke] de Nivernois for London, to sign the Preliminaries of Peace. Remarks on the conditions of the Treaty. Conduct of the late Emperor of Russia, when the revolution took place. Count de Sohns is to succeed the Baron de Goltz at Petersburgh. Berlin, 14th September, 1762. Folio 157.

77. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Thanks fo the King of Prussia for the notification of the departure of the D[uke] of Bedford for Paris, and of the D[uke] of Nivernois for London. Count F[inckenstein] by order of his Pr[ussian] Majesty, incloses a “memoire”, in refutation of the imputations against him, conveyed in Mr M[itchell]’s letter. Berlin, 1st October, 1762. Folio 159.

78. (Inclosure) Memoire pour servvi de reponse des Remarques contennes dans la letter de Mr Mitchel, en date du 18 de Sept. 1762. Folio 162.

79. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (Soli) The Count is convinced, that the sentiments contained in Mr M[itchell]’s letter did not proceed from himself. The ‘memoire’ in reply has been forced, as it were, by the English Ministry. The Count’s lady is dangerously ill. Berlin, 1st October, 1762. Folio 169.

80. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Thanks to Mr M[itchell] for his concern at the Count’s recent loss. Congratulations on the Capture of the Havannah. Capture of Schweidinitz. Berlin, 16th October, 162. Folio 171.

81. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Victory of Prince Henry, near Freyberg, over the combined Armies of the Austrians and the Circles. Particulars. Berlin, 31str October, 1762. Folio 173.

82. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Surrender of the town of Cassel. Congratulations of the Capture of Havannah & Newfoundland, which seems to have retarded the signature of the Preliminaries. Change in the English Ministry. Berlin, 4th November, 1762. Folio 175.

83. Precis de la réponse verbale que je suis chargé de donner à Mr Mitchell. Received from Count Finckenstein the 14th December, 1762. Relative to the Treaty between England and France. Folio 177.

84. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Thanks for the King of Prussia for the steps taken by his Britannic Majesty, in concert with the King of France, to induce the Princes of the Empire to conclude a Treaty of neutraility. Leipzig, 2nd January, 1763. Folio 180.

85. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Satisfaction of the King of Prussia at the proposition for the restitution of the Prussian Territories in Westphalia, under the condition of a double Neutrailty. Probability of a Peace between the King of Prussia and the Courts of Vienna and Saxony. Recall of the Baron Knyphausen. Leipzig, 30th January, 1763. Folio 182.

86. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Affair of M. de Hopfgarten. The Negotiation at Hubertsbourg proceeds favourably. Prince Repnin has take his audience of leave, and returned to his Court. Leipzig, 11th February, 1763. Folio 184.

87. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Conclusion of Peace with the Courts of Vienna & Saxony. Articles of the Treaty. Inclusion of His Britannic Majesty, as well as the Duke of Brunswick & Landgrave of Cassel; and also the Empress of Russia insisted on by the King of Prussia. State in which this Article is left at present. Leipzig, 15th February, 1763. Folio 186.

88. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (Propria manu). Naming an hour for Mr Mitchell to see the King of Prussia at Charlottenburg. Berlin, 3rd May, 1764. Folio 191.

89. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Mr Mitchell’s letters of recall have been presented. The King of Prussia has ordered a snuff box, enriched with his portrait, to be sent to Mr M[itchell] not only in his quality of Minister, but principally “à l’houneté hounne qu’ Elle a toujours estimé”. Friendly expressions of regret at losing Mr Mitchell & wishes for the recovery of his health. Satisfaction at Mr Burnet’s being left charge d’Affairs in Mr M[itchell]’s absence. Berlin, 25th June, 1765. Folio 193.

90. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. Pleasure of the Court of the expectation of again seeing Sir Andrew Mitchell. The King of Prussia willingly grants permission to Sir A[ndrew] M[itchell] to retard his departure, on account of his health, and whenever a day shall be fixed, the Comte de Maltzahn will be ordered to set out for England at the same time. Berlin, 11th February, 1766. Folio 195.

91. Letter from Count Finckenstein to Mr Mitchell. (Propria manu). The King of Prussia grants an audience to Sir Andrew Mitchell. Potsdam, 12th September, 1768. Folio 197.