Folios 124-125. Memorandum as to the disposition of the troops on the design of the...

Folios 124-125. Memorandum as to the disposition of the troops on the design of the enemy becoming apparent, dated at Culenburg. The Hessen [Hessian] troops have recrossed the Rhine without hope of getting them back and it is feared that the Elector of Brandenburg will recall the troops under Field Marshal Spaen and ask for help at the slightest indication of enemy plans around the Rhine. There is the possibility of two cavalry regiments from the Elector of Palatine. An attached report from the Commission of Colonel Dopf shows the nonchalance of the government of Namur and the perilous state of affairs on that side. The Count of Solms and de Dyckvelt have been charged with pushing for remediation in this regard and with respect to the passports being given by the Marquis of Gastanaga and the government of Namur to French officers to go to Brussels and wander about their quarters. Several of the officers wish to go to England, but permission has only been given to Lieut.-Colonel Marsilly, who has a good reason for wishing to go, as it is known that the King does not approve of many officers leaving for that purpose.