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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Intelligence from Berlin details Prussian military preparations: peace restored with Sweden, troops in Pomerania redirected, multiple armies mobilizing across Silesia, Sagan, Bautzen, Landsberg, and Halle (70,000 strong), Magdeburg fortified, recruits arriving, amid reports on Russian sentiments and key figures present.
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SCHIEDAM, September 7.
Intelligence received from Berlin, mentions the following particulars:—At length peace with Sweden is restored. Our troops in Pomerania have another destination. It is said, that the king of Sweden has even made us an offer of his army, on which lieutenant-colonel Krusemark was dispatched to him. Every thing here has assumed the face of war. Our whole army is in motion. A large number of horses for the artillery has been put in requisition, and they have arrived here from the country. We have four grand armies, viz. two in Silesia, one near Sagan and one near Bautzen: two others are near Landsberg on the Warthe, and near Halle; the latter of which is 70,000 men strong. The citadel of Magdeburg is putting in the best possible state of defence. The depot-battalions are completing. Recruits are daily arriving.
As to the sentiments of Russia, various reports are in circulation. The reigning duke of Brunswick is here: and Prince Hohenlohe Ingelfingen, general of the infantry, is expected here momentarily, to receive his instructions. All the grenadier battalions are to hold themselves in marching readiness; and, if found necessary, there will be a levy en masse. The garrisons of this city and Potsdam are ordered to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning.
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Berlin
Event Date
September 7
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peace restored with sweden; offer of swedish army; four grand armies mobilized, including one of 70,000 near halle; magdeburg fortified; potential levy en masse.
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Peace with Sweden restored, Prussian troops in Pomerania redirected; king of Sweden offered his army, lieutenant-colonel Krusemark dispatched; entire army in motion, horses requisitioned for artillery; four grand armies positioned in Silesia (two), near Sagan, Bautzen, Landsberg on the Warthe, and Halle (70,000 strong); Magdeburg citadel defended, depot-battalions completed, recruits arriving; various reports on Russian sentiments; duke of Brunswick present, Prince Hohenlohe Ingelfingen expected for instructions; grenadier battalions ready to march, potential levy en masse; garrisons of city and Potsdam on alert.