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

CHAPTER VI
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Two days later: has got on foot again,--end of his first march upon Soltikof again:-- "BAUNAU, 24th September, 1759.
"Thank you for the news you send of the wounded Officers," Wurtemberg, Seidlitz and the others.

"You may well suppose that in the pass things are at, I am not without cares, inquietudes, anxieties; it is the frightfulest crisis I have had in my life.

This is the moment for dying unless one conquer.

Daun and my Brother Henri are marching side by side [not exactly!].

It is possible enough all these Armies may assemble hereabouts, and that a general Battle may decide our fortune and the Peace.


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