The New Hampshire Gazette

Prince Ferdinand's Head Quarters at Saxenhausen, July 11.

The French army under the command of Marshal Broglio, quitted their camp at Neustadt, the 8th inst. at night and marched towards Frankenberg: some time after which we received advice, that M. de St. Germain was in motion, and directed his march towards Brilon and Corbach. Our army began its march likewise on the 8th, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and arrived in the morning of the 9th upon the heights of Breitenau, not far from Wolkershausen. The advanced corps under the command of the Hereditary Prince of Brunswick, was sent forwards from thence as far as Saxenhhausen after having been reinforced by some battalions and squadrons under Major General Grün. The army resumed its march on the 10th at 2 o'clock in the morning: And the same morning, the Hereditary Prince advanced from Saxenhhausen towards Corbach, where he found the enemy already formed: But, judging them to be not yet very numerous, and their whole force against him not to exceed 10,000 foot, and 17 squadrons, he formed a design of driving that corps back; and thus an engagement was brought on, and became extremely hot about 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The enemy being continually reinforced with fresh troops, and having the superiority of numbers, and a large artillery, the Prince found it not possible to dislodge them from their post: And as there was no necessity of maintaining that one which he himself occupied, (our main army being arrived at Saxenhhausen) and it not being practicable for them to come up in time to sustain the Hereditary Prince in his post; orders were sent him by Prince Ferdinand to rejoin the army, part of which was then formed. Accordingly, the Hereditary Prince made his dispositions for a retreat, which was attended with like confusion among some of our battalions and squadrons. The enemy observing this, pressed very briskly upon our troops, both with their artillery and a large body of cavalry. Our battalions would have suffered considerably hereby, had it not been for the bravery of the Hereditary Prince, who putting himself at the head of one of Bland's squadrons, and of Howard's regiment of dragoons, charged the enemy so furiously as to enable our infantry to make a safe retreat. Fifteen pieces of cannon, however, fell into the hands of the enemy, which could not be carried off for want of the horses that were killed in the action. Our loss in men, killed, wounded, and prisoners may amount to 500. General Count Kielmansegg distinguished himself greatly in this affair, as well as Major General Griffin, with two British battalions of Brudenell and Carr: and particularly one squadron of Bland's commanded by Major Mill, and Howard's regiment of dragoons: and the troops in general shewed great goodwill and alacrity. The Hereditary Prince was wounded in the shoulder, but not dangerously; and it is hoped will appear again in a few days. We are encamped upon the heights of Saxenhausen, as the French are upon those of Corbach. General Sporcke is expected to join us soon.