The New Hampshire Gazette

LONDON, September 1.

The following is a Translation of a Letter written by his Majesty to his Highness Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick, on the Battle of Crefeld.

The Success which the Almighty was pleased to grant to my Army, under your Highness's Command, on the 23d ult. gave me the highest Pleasure, especially receiving the Particulars of it by your Highness's Letter of the 24th, and verbally from my Adjutant General Von Rheden. -I cannot therefore omit my sincere Acknowledgements to your Highness on this Occasion, as it is, under God, to your wise Measures and unparalleled Manoeuvres, that this Victory is to be ascribed.

I want Words to express my Sense of the Service you have performed, and my Admiration of your extraordinary Abilities exerted for Me and the common Cause, with equal Zeal, Magnanimity, and Success.

My Joy is greatly heightened to find that the Hereditary Prince of Brunswick had so great a Share in the Success of that glorious Day. Your Highness will inform that worthy Prince, that he had before my Esteem and Affection, and by this fresh Proof of his Activity, Valour, and good Conduct, he has now acquired my Admiration.

I always had a good Opinion of the Troops in general under your Command, and particularly of my own : And I am now so confirmed in it by what your Highness writes to me, that I make not the least Doubt, that, under such a Leader, who has gained their entire Love and Confidence, they will at all Times cheerfully do their Duty, like brave and honest Men. I desire your Highness will make known to both Officers and Men, the Thoughts I entertain of them.

What your Highness is pleased to mention of the Behaviour of Lieutenant General Oberg and Major General Wangenheim, gives me great Satisfaction.

I cannot conclude without acquainting your Highness, that in regard to the honourable Mention you make of Lieutenant Colonel Schulenbourg, I have ordered him a Colonel's Commission.

I remain with Truth, &c. &c.

GEORGE REX.