Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

The following letter was sent by the king of Prussia, to general Von Kleist, commandant of the royal guards at Potsdam:

"Though it was my first intention to come to Potsdam to-morrow, to be present when the battalions march out, I have been obliged to relinquish my design, on account of several temporary affairs and business which intervened. Let the troops therefore be informed, in my name, that I wish them all high and low, much happiness on the occasion of their march. What I have a right to expect of them, and the high degree of confidence which I have placed in them, have long been known to each individual; I shall therefore not repeat it. Hitherto the Prussian army has known how to preserve its glory--it will not suffer it to sink now. But if we can obtain our object without the sword, that is to say, the necessary security of our own, and the neighbouring states, so much the better—otherwise, rather than flatter ourselves with the vain, though honourable hope of peace, I shall expect that everyone of these states think of distinguishing itself more for the general welfare against the enemy.

I wish you the continuance of your health, and hope to see you all together in a short time."

FREDERICK