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Volume XLIX of the papers of Mr. Andrew Mitchell, subsequently Sir Andrew Mitchell.Letters from General Cornabé and General Donop to Mr. Mitchell, 1756-1762. Folio.

1. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Disposition of the States [The Netherlands] towards England. Memoir presented by General Yorke, and steps taken in consequence. Hatred of General Yorke felt by the people. He declares he has demanded his recall. Report of the march of Austrian troops from the Low Countries. Proceedings of the Government of Brussels. Convention concluded between the Genoese and France, to receive French forces in the Isle of Corsica. Substance of a letter written by the Duke de Richelieu to the Marquis de Las Minas, respecting the capture of St. Philip’s. A fleet fitting out by Spain. Resolution of the States to increase their naval force. French influence at St. Petersburg. Apprehensions of a descent on England. [Not dated]. (folio 1)

2. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Sailing of the French fleet for Minorca, and strength. Reinforcement sent by them to America, in spite of Admiral Hawke’s vigilance. Marshal Belleisle’s proceedings at Calais. Dated The Hague, 27 April 1756. (folio 5)

3. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Arrival of the French fleet at Minorca, and landing of the troops. Difficulty expected in conveying their heavy artillery to St. Philip’s. Admiral Byng’s arrival there expected. Preparations of the French on the coast. Compliments from the Duke of Brunswick [Ferdinand]. The King [George II], by letters received from England, is better. Dated The Hague, 7 May 1756. (folio 7)

4. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Particulars of the descent of the French in Minorca, and subsequent proceedings. Dated The Hague, 8 May 1756. (folio 9)

5. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. The trenches are opened before Fort St. Philip. Sailing of Admiral Edgecombe. Position of the French Fleet. Everything is quiet on the coast. Dated The Hague, 14 May 1756. (folio 11)

6. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Proceedings of the French in Minorca. Engagement with Admiral Byng expected daily. Report that war has been declared by England. Dated The Hague, 21 May [1756]. (folio 13)

7. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Loss of the French in Minorca from sickness. Departure of Byng from Gibraltar. Report of an English Man of War having been captured in America. Treaty made between the Courts of Vienna and Versailles. Progress of the siege of St. Philip. Dated The Hague, 25 May [1756]. (folio 15)

8. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Copy of a letter from a French officer, describing the operations before Fort St. Philip. They expect to be masters of the island before the end of the month. Byng’s fleet is seen sailing towards it. Dated The Hague, 4 June 1756. (folio 17)

9. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Satisfaction at Mr. Mitchell’s account of his reception at Berlin. Loss of the despatches. Engagement of Admiral Byng in the Mediterranean, and boasts of the French. Extracts of letters describing the progress of the siege. Impressment of seamen by the French to reinforce M. de la Galissonnière. Movements of the forces on the coast. Dated The Hague, 22 June 1756. (folio 19)

10. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Progress of the siege. Orders received at Toulon to arm all the vessels in the port, and press seamen. Embarkment of cannon. Letters from the Duke of Richelieu declare that Admiral Byng can afford no succour to the Fort. Discontent of the French troops. Report of a repulse. Dated The Hague, 25 June [1756]. (folio 22)

11. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Extracts of letters from Toulon and Marseilles, containing details of the progress of the siege, and steps taken to reinforce the fleet. The States out of humour with England, for the capture of their vessels. Dated [The Hague], 2 July [1756]. (folio 24)

12. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Details of the siege, which are unfavourable to the French. The Marechal de Belleisle has left Paris for Dunkirk. Magazines are forming along the Meuse. Report of the capture of Fort Bull in America by the French. Dated The Hague, 6 July [1756]. (folio 26)

13. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Details of the siege of St. Philip, very honourable to General Blakeney, the commandant. Two ships sail from Toulon to reinforce M. de la Galissonnière. General Yorke hopes for Byng’s return to repair his fault. Dated The Hague, 9 July [1756]. (folio 28)

14. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Loss of Minorca, and particulars. Preparations making on the coasts for transporting troops. The release of the Dutch vessels has given great satisfaction. The Chevalier Douglas at St. Petersburg is the same person who was prisoner at Brussels and names Mackenzie. Dated The Hague, 22 July 1756. (folio 30)

15. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Force of the French troops encamped along the coast, amounting to 100 battalions and 40 squadrons. Report of French troops entering into Liege. Quantity of gunpowder bought by the King of Spain [Ferdinand VI]. Dated The Hague, 27 July 1756. (folio 33)

16. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Compliments from the Duke to Mr. Mitchell. Preparations of the French for a new expedition. Dated The Hague, 6 August 1756. (folio 35)

17. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Relative to some fortunate affair of General Cornabé. Dated The Hague, 10 August 1756. (folio 37)

18. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Three English vessels of war have seized a convoy of Dutch Merchantmen. Anger of the States, and resolution to fit out a fleet. Communication of the convention between Denmark and Sweden, and attempts made by France to induce the States to accede. The French regiments on the frontier have received orders to be in readiness to march by September. Reports of a peace being in agitation. Dated [The Hague], 26 August [1756]. (folio *36)

19. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. A letter of friendship. Behaviour of General Yorke since the fall of his family. Dated The Hague, 19 February 1757. (folio 38)

20. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Compliments from the Prince of Wolfenbuttle. Count Mayerfeldt. Dated The Hague, 5 March [1757]. (folio 42)

21. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Arrival of Dr. Murdoch. Compliments from Price Louis, etc. Dated The Hague, 8 March [1757]. (folio 40)

22. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Recommendation of Major Van der Hoop. Designs of French on the States, encampment of their troops in the Low Countries. Dated The Hague, 22 March [1757]. (folio 44)

23. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Still on the subject of Major Van der Hoop, his desire to enter the Prussian service, and statement of the difficulties attending service in the army of the states. Dated The Hague, 24 May [1757]. (folio 46)

24. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Thanks for Mr. Mitchell’s attention to Major Van der Hoop. Arrival of Mr. Keith. The Duke of Cumberland [Prince William] is at Ferden, and the Duke de Richelieu in the environs of Hanover. Praise of Lord Loudon [John Campbell, Earl of Loudoun?]. Dated [The Hague], 23 August 1757. (folio 48)

25. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Recommendation of M. Catt, employed in the service of the King of Prussia [Frederick II, alias Frederick the Great]. Dated The Hague, 16 February 1758. (folio 50)

26. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Recommendation of the Comte de Hordt. Dated The Hague, 6 March 1758. (folio 52)

27. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Character of Monsieur Verelst, who has succeeded the Comte de Gronsfledt at Berlin. Dated La Haye, 4 November 1758. (folio 54)

28. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Sentiments of the Dutch with regard to England. Compliments from the Duke and M. Van der Hoop. The armies in the neighbourhood remain quiet. Dated The Hague, 5 January 1759. (folio 56)

29. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Disposition of the French troops. Plan of setting up the Pretender [Charles Stuart] and making a descent into England. The negotiation of the Dutch with England appears likely to be favourable. Pains taken by the Duke in the education of the young Prince. Dated [The Hague], 15 May 1759. (folio 58)

30. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Return of M. de Cocceji from England. General news. Determination of France to hazard another campaign. Praise of the Hereditary Prince in his enterprise against Wesel. Dated [The Hague], 3 December [1759]. (folio 60)

31. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Hopes of a peace are vanished. Attempts of France to make a separate pacification. Resolution to send a new army into Germany. Quiet state of the provinces. Preparations for marrying the Princess [Caroline] to the Prince de Veilbourg [Charles Christian, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg]. Account of the young Prince. Allusion to the reported recall of notre homme (by whom is meant General Yorke). Promise to send Mr. Mitchell the new map of the territories in which Prince Ferdinand’s army is engaged. Dated The Hague, 29 January 1760. (folio 62)

32. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. State of Mr. Mitchell’s health. Hopes of peace confirmed by the interviews held between General Yorke and M. d’Affry. The plan of the French is to reinforce the army of Marshal Broglie, and let M. de St. Germain command a body of troops on the Bas-Rhin. Swiss valet obtained for Mr. Mitchell. Dated The Hague, 22 February 1760. (folio 65)

33. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Report of a congress. Thurot’s expedition. Congratulations on Mr. Mitchell’s additional title. Introduction of a Swiss officer named Jenner. Dated [The Hague], 15 March [1760]. (folio 67)

34. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Confidential statement of what had taken place between General Yorke and Monsieur d’Affry, on the subject of peace. Proceedings of the Comte de St. Germain at the Hague. Disposition of the French Ministry towards a peace. Injurious treatment of the States by the French. Account of the young Prince. Retirement of the Marquis Angelelli from service. Mr. Catt. Request that Mr. Mitchell would send confidentially to the Duke, an account of the differences existing between the King of Prussia and his brother. New propositions of peace offered by England to France. Dated [The Hague], 8 April [1760]. (folio 69)

35. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Servant engaged for Mr. Mitchell. Dated The Hague, 8 April 1760. (folio 73)

36. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Disavowal of St. Germain by the French Court, and departure. M. d’Affry leaves the Hague for Versailles, but held previously several interviews with General Yorke. Marsh and disposition of the French army towards the camp of Friedberg. Retreat of the allied troops. Arrival of General Graeme, commander of the Venetian forces, from England. Reports of the political intrigue forming between Mr. Fox and Lord George Sackville. Dated [The Hague], 3 June [1760]. (folio 75)

37. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Return of M. d’Affry. Remarks on the late ill news from the King of Prussia. Congratulations on the success in America. New map of Westphalia. Dated [The Hague], 12 July 1760. (folio 78)

38. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Panegyric of the King of Prussia’s march. M. de Cocceji. Intelligence of the French army. Report that the French intend to take possession of Luxembourg, and that troops are embarking at Dunkirk. Recommendation to Mr. Mitchell to use his influence in favour of the exchange of the Comte de Hordt. Proceedings of General Yorke. Dated [The Hague], 16 September [1760]. (folio 80)

39. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Praise of the King [George III]. Account of the young Prince. The Princess is delivered of a son. No hopes of peace yet. Dated [The Hague], 8 January 1761. (folio 83)

40. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Admirable conduct of Prince Ferdinand. The Hereditary Prince is to march towards Munster, invested by the Prince de Soubise. By intelligence from England, the negotiations with France advances. [The Hague], not dated. (folio 85)

41. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Project of M. de Grange. Compliments from the Duke. Departure of General Yorke for London. Regret at the resignation of Lord Holderness [Robert Darcy]. The Duke of Newcastle [Thomas Pelham-Holles] is high in favour. Reports of peace. Dated [The Hague], 21 March 1761. (folio 87)

42. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Recommendation of Captain Rosier, a Swiss officer. Lords Stormont [David Murray] and Egremont [Charles Wyndham], and General Yorke are named Plenipotentiaries. Offer of France to send M. Bussy to London. Arrival of M. de Soubise, and strength of his army. Dated The Hague, 28 April 1761. (folio 89)

43. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Compliments from Duke Louis. Dislike of General Yorke. Surprise at the King’s marriage with the Princess [Charlotte] of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, instead of a Princess of the House of Brunswick. Departures of Lord Hope and Mr. Rouet. Dated [The Hague], 17 July [1761]. (folio 91)

44. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Victory gains by the allies over the French. Dated [The Hague], 21 July 1761. (folio 93)

45. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Movements of the French armies. News of the capture of Pondicherry and St. Domingo. Dated [The Hague], 25 July 1761. (folio 95)

46. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Grief at the dangerous illness of Mr. Mitchell. Movements of Prince Ferdinand and of the French armies. Success of the former. The negotiation between England and France is broken off. Dated [The Hague], 22 August [1761]. (folio 97)

47. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Operations of the allies. The new Queen is not yet arrived in England. The negotiation with France proceeds. Compliments from the Duke. Dated [The Hague], 5 September 1761. (folio 99)

48. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell’s health. News of the French armies from intercepted letters. Arrival of the Queen in London. Dated [The Hague], 15 September 1761. (folio 101)

49. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. The French armies go into winter quarters. The resignation of Mr. Pitt occasions no change in the measures of the English Ministry. General Yorke’s behaviour. Capture of Schweidnitz. Dated [The Hague], 24 October 1761. (folio 103)

50. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Thanks for the attention shown to Captain Rozier. Arrival of Lord Stormont. Departure of Lord George Lennox, who resolves to quit the service. Lord Bristol leaves the Court of Madrid without taking leave, and the Spanish Ambassador is recalled. Dated The Hague, 25 December 1761. (folio 105)

51. Letter from General Cornabé to Mr. Mitchell. Departure of M. Verelst. Behaviour of General Yorke. Intelligence of Captain Rossiere, Major van der Hoop, and Lord George Lennox. Favourable change in Russia. The Comte de Hordt obtains his liberty. Dated [The Hague], 12 February 1762. (folio 107)

52. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Obligation felt by the approbation of the King for his services during the negotiation of the last treaty. Dated Berlin, 24 March 1759. (folio 109)

53. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Journey to Berlin. Private affairs relative to some ladies names Mousenstierna. Intelligence respecting the body of troops commanded by General Ürff. Dated Berlin, 24 March 1759. (folio 111)

54. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Exploits of Prince Ferdinand and the Hereditary Prince, and loss of the French. Compliments from the Princess Henry and the Comte de Finckenstein. Applications for leave of absence from Colonel Gemming, in the service of the Duke of Württemberg. Dated Berlin, 17 April 1759. (folio 115)

55. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Engagement near Frankfurt and loss of the Hessians. Promotion of Mr. Nicolas Gibsone to a Company. Order given for all the officers who are prisoners of war to repair to Spandau. General Donop is surprised the Margrave Charles has not spoken to Mr. Mitchell about a certain affair. Dated Berlin, 27 April 1759. (folio 117)

56. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Still on the subject of the loss of the 13th April. Movements of the armies. Mr. A. Gibsone. A letter is enclosed from Mademoiselle Danchelmen. Dated Berlin, 12 May 1759. (folio 120)

57. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Disagreeable situation of affairs. The French take possession of Hesse. Application of the Landgrave to the King. Position of the French, and strength of their forces. Mr. Gibsone. General Donop expects to be recalled, and wishes it to be prevented. Dated Berlin, 26 June 1759. (folio 123)

58. (Enclosed). Copie d’une Lettre à Sa Majesté Britannique, de la part de S.A. Mgi. Les Landreave de Hesse-Cassel, en daté de Bremen, le 17 Juin 1759. Describing the calamities suffered by the Country of Hesse from the French, and the demands made on it of 2 million German crowns. Protections from the King is solicited. At the close of the letter is annexed a copy of the French demands, dated 13 June 1759. (folio 125)

59. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. A letter of friendship. Dated Magdeburg, 2 October 1759. (folio 129)

60. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Congratulations on the success in America by the conquest of Quebec. Glory acquired during the campaign by Prince Henry. Paper war carried on between General Donop and the French. Recommendation of M. de Latorff. Dated Magdeburg, 29 October 1759. (folio 131)

61. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Letter of recommendation in favour of M. le Baron de Latorff. Dated Magdeburg, 29 October 1759. (folio 134)

62. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Compliments to Mr. Mitchell. Arrival of M. Cocceji. Thanks for a passport obtained for a lady. Advantage gained by the Prince Ferdinand over the French. Dated Berlin, 21 January 1760. (folio 136)

63. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Death of the Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel [William VIII]. An augmentation of 20 men to a company has been granted by the new Landgrave [Frederick II] to the solicitations of Prince Ferdinand. Dated Magdeburg, 3 February 1760. (folio 139)

64. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. General Donop is prevented accompanying the Landgrave by a fit of the gout. Substance of a letter received from the Duke of Newcastle, and reply, relative to the part the Landgrave is to take, and the loss sustained. A letter from the Comte de Bournonville is enclosed. Dated Magdeburg, 19 February 1760. (folio 141)

65. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Friendly expressions. Expedition of Prince Ferdinand. Dated Brunswick, 11 December 1760. (folio 144)

66. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. A letter of friendship. Health of the King. Recommendation of the Chamberlain Franckenberg. Compliments of the Landgrave. Satisfaction given by Colonel Clavering. Dated Brunswick, 26 December 1760. (folio 146)

67. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Friendly wishes for the recovery of Mr Mitchell’s health. Thanks to Count Finckenstein for his attention respecting a private claim made by General Donop. The offer of £1000 has been made to General Donop from His Britannic Majesty for his service, but declined. Dated Brunswick, 20 January 1761. (folio 149)

68. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Enclosing a letter to Baron Fritsch, relative to his son. Attack of the gout. Claims on the Steuer of Saxony. Dated Brunswick, 9 February 1761. (folio 152)

69. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. Augsburg is fixed on as the place of congress. Hopes of peace. The eldest son of Mr. Gibsone is dead, and the youngest is lieutenant. Dated Brunswick, 14 April 1761. (folio 154)

70. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. General Donop is cruelly afflicted with the gout. His commission to the congress of Augsburg. Dated Brunswick, 2 June 1761. (folio 157)

71. Letter from General Donop to Mr. Mitchell. General Donop is still suffering under the same attack, Friendly expressions of regard for Mr. Mitchell. Dated Brunswick, 13 December 1761. (folio 160)