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History of Friedrich II. of Prussia
Vol. XVII. (of XXI.)

CHAPTER VI
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Nobody of your acquaintance is killed, except Generals Luderitz and OErzen [who are not of ours].
"I return you a thousand thanks for the tender part you take in my lot.
Would to Heaven the valor of my Army might procure us a stable Peace! That ought to be the aim of War.

Adieu, my dear Sister; I embrace you tenderly, assuring you of the lively affection with which I am--F." [_OEuvres,_ xxvii.i.

291.] 2.

PRINCE OF PRUSSIA TO VALORI (who is still at Berlin, but soon going as it proves,--Broglio's explosion at the Lines of Gross-Sedlitz being on hand, during the King's absence, in these very hours) ["5th-6th October" (Valori, ii.

353).] "CAMP OF LOBOSITZ, 5th October, 1756.
"You will know the news of the day; and I am persuaded you take part in it.


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