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Foreign News January 26, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Prussian forces under Prince Henry detach troops from Maxen to join King of Prussia in Upper Lusatia, while Austrian General Daun reinforces near Lobau. King prepares to attack Daun, expecting decisive battle. Reported from Dresden on October 22.

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Dresden, (in Germany) October 22. In the Morning of the 18th Inst. an Express from the King of Prussia passed through this City, with Orders to Prince Henry, to detach from his Army a large Body of Horse and Foot, to join that of the King. Accordingly his Royal Highness set out the same Day from his Camp at Maxen, at the Head of eight Battalions and twelve Squadrons of Hussars, with whom he arrived here at Four in the Afternoon. These Troops, who carry with them a large Train of Artillery, were billeted on the Townsmen, and set out next Morning to join the King in Upper Lusatia. In order to fill up, in some Measure, the void made in Prince Henry's Army by such a large Detachment, two Regiments of our Garrison are sent to it.

On the other Hand we learn, that M. Daun hath caused himself to be joined by some Thousand Austrians, who were in the Army of the Empire, that the General was encamped near Lobau, and that his Prussian Majesty was encamped in the Neighbourhood of Klen Bautzen.

P. S. We just now hear that the Corps detached from Prince Henry's Army, having joined that of the King of Prussia Yesterday Morning, his Majesty immediately made Dispositions for attacking M. Daun in his Turn; So that we hourly expect the News of a more decisive Action than the First.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Prussian Troop Detachment Prince Henry King Of Prussia M Daun Upper Lusatia Impending Battle

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia Prince Henry M. Daun

Where did it happen?

Dresden

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Dresden

Event Date

October 18

Key Persons

King Of Prussia Prince Henry M. Daun

Outcome

troops detached and joined the king; dispositions made for attacking m. daun; expecting decisive action.

Event Details

An express from the King of Prussia ordered Prince Henry to detach eight battalions and twelve squadrons of hussars from Maxen, which arrived in Dresden and proceeded to join the King in Upper Lusatia with artillery. Two garrison regiments sent to fill the void in Prince Henry's army. M. Daun joined by Austrian troops from the Empire's army, encamped near Lobau; King encamped near Klen Bautzen. Detached corps joined King yesterday; he prepares to attack Daun.

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