A. C. ho leß part in their Good Fortune, than you have in their 1706. Glory, by the great Succours you so generously fent to the Prince, who of all the World, most deferves them. At length, after having pass'd 4 great Rivers, which ferv'd for Ditches to the 4. Intrenchments the Enemy had made to hinder our Paffage, at length, after 34 marches, our Army arriv'd near Turin the 30th of Auguft. The 1ft of September his Royal Highneß join'd us with his Horfe, and the whole Army paffed the Po the 4th between Moncalier and Carignan, towards Quiers; 4 Battalions, and 10000 Militia, were left under the Command of Count Santena, with a certain quantity of Powder to be thrown into Turin, in cafe the Enemy should quit the Hill, to oppofe our Army with all their Forces. The 5th me encamp'd near the Doria, and his Royal Highness having Intelligence, that a Convoy of 1300 Mules was coming from Suza, he caus'd the Marquis de Vifconti to paß the Ford of Elpignan, with the Horfe of the firft Line of the Left Wing, and the Marquis de Langallerie to paß below Pianeffa, with the Horfe of the fecond Line of the fame Wing, and so the Convoy being then come into the Neighbourhood of that Town, was enclos'd between them. M: de Bonel, who commanded the Guard of the Convoy, was beaten, and the Regiment of Chatillon intirely defeated; that Day 800 loaded Mules were taken, and at Night the Caftle of Pianeffa, into which the rest of the Convoy, and of the Regiment of Chatillon had efcap'd, furrendred with its Garrifon confifting of 80 Foot, at Difcretion. 4 The 6th we paẞ'd the Doria, and encamp'd with the Right on the Bank of that River before Pianeffa, and the Left on the Stura before the Venerie. At night all were order'd to be ready to fight the next Day, which Order was receiv'd with inexpreffible Foy: The 7th at Day-break we march'd to the Enemy, who were intrench'd up to the Teeth, having the Stura on their Right, the Doria on their Left, and the Convent of Capuchins of La Madona di Campagna, in the Centre; befides, Lufcingo and Several other fortified Caffines flank'd their Intrenchment. Our Foot march'd in 8 Columns, 4 in the firft Line, and as many in the fecond, all the Grenadiers of each Column in the Van; the Artillery, was divided in proportion among the Foot; our Right mov'd along the fide of the Doria, and our Left A. C. along the Stura; behind the Foot march'd the Horfe; 1706. the fift Line in 6 Columns, the second in Brigades. Never was any thing feen fo bold and terrible as this March. The Enemy fir'd continually with 40 pieces of Cannon, but all that Fire ferv'd only the more to inflame our valiant Soldiers. Within balf Cannon Shot we form'd into Battalia; all the Generals took their Pofts; our Cannon Legan to fire, and all the Instruments of War to found. Due Distance was left between our Brigades of Foot, to let the Horfe paß through on Occafion, and this precaution prov'd of great Advantage to us. The Word was given that all was ready, and in a moment we mov'd at once, the Foot with their Pieces fhoulder'd to the Foot of the Intrenchment. Then began the great Fire of Musquets, and our Left, by reafon of the uneven Situation of the Ground, fuftaining folely the refiftance of the Enemy, were ftop'd a little, yet without giving Ground; but Prince Eugene coming, drew his Sword, and putting himself at the Head of the Battalions of the Left, in an Inftant made his Way into the Enemy's Intrenchments. His Royal Highness did the like in the Center, and our Right near Lufcingo: In Conclufion we triumph'd on all Sides, and, at the fame time, our Horfe advancing thro' the Intervals left for them, 'twas no longer a Fight, but a pursuit of Runaways; our Horfe counted it a Scandal to their Valour, to cut down Men that fled with fo great precipitation, and this faved many of the Enemy's Lives. By Noon the Victory was compleatly ours, and the City intirely delivered, for the Enemy abandon'd the Attack, and all their Camp, and retir'd with the Remains of their Army to the other fide of the Po. The rest of the Day was fpent in taking feveral Caffines and Redoubts poffeffed by the Enemy, who all yielded themselves Prifoners of War, and his Royal Highneß entred triumphantly his Capital that Evening. High and Mighty Lords, This is a true Relation of what our Army has done in Piedmont: I for bear to speak of the Actions of the two great Princes that commanded it, being at a loß for Words to defcribe them. I have the Honour to be fent hither, rather to publish the eternal Acknowledgement they promise you, than the great Valur by which they have render'd themselves worthy of your Friend R 2 A. C. Friendship. I do it by thefe Lines, profeffing my self, at The States General Letter to the Duke of Savoy. The States General return'd the following An fwer to the Duke of Savoy's Letter. Moft Serene Duke, T HE Foy that has flow'd in upon Us from feveral good Succeffes this Campaign, has hitherto been pall'd and imbitter'd, by the Remembrance of the extream Danger your Royal Highness, and your Dominions were in, which took away the Sweets of the greatest Satisfaction that we could otherwife have relifh'd; but, at length, Thanks to the Almighty, we are freed from that Difquiet, by the Great and Glorious Victory, with which the Divine Goodneß has Crown'd your Generous Firmneß; and, of which you have been pleased to inform Us, in a moft obliging Manner, with which we are extreamly Affected. Your Royal Highness's Letters, and the Place alone from whence 'tis dated, had been fufficient to make us fenfible of the Importance of this Memorable Event; but the Relarion and Particulars added by Baron Hohendorf, have given us a more distinct and agreeable Idea of a Battle, which, as it will Immortalize the Glory due to the Greatnefs of your Courage and Valour, fo we hope and wish, will not fail to restore your Royal Highness to all your Dominions, as it has to your Capital City. With Hearts o're-fill'd with Foy, we Congratulate your Royal Highness on a Success fo Happy, and fo Advantageous to your own Affairs, and to the Publick. We further rejoyce, to fee that your Royal Highness is fatisfy'd with our Succours : We fent them with a good Will, and they would have been greater, had our Strength permitted it; for we are perfwaded, too much cannot be done for fo good and ftedfaft an Ally as your Royal Highness: With thefe Sentiments, We will, without Delay, confult her Majefty of Great Britain on your Request, That the Troops of Heffe may Winter in Italy; and for our own Part, will do all that can be done: For we defire nothing more, than fill to give your Royal Highness moft convincing Proofs, of A. C. of the High and Inviolable Efteem we have for your Per fon, Friendship, and Heroick Vertue: Of which we beg 1706. Your Royal Highness to reft affured; as alfo of the Ardour and Sincerity of the Wishes we make for your Profperity, and of the Reality with which we are, &c. Hague, Sept. 22, 1706. Their High Mightineffes Letter to Prince Eugene, was to this Effect: SIR, WE E thank your Highness for Acquainting Us your And to Pr. felf, by your Letter, and by Baron Hohendorff, Eugene. with the Defeat of the Enemy's Army in Piedmont, and the Raifing of the Siege of Turin. We Congratulate your Highness with all our Hearts, upon a Success fo Happy, and fo advantageous to the Publick Good, and to which you have fo much contributed by your Vigilance and Va lour. The Expedition, with which your Highness march'd towards the Enemy, the Difficulties you have overcome, and which appear'd infuperable, and the Prudence and Courage with which you attackt, and forced the Enemy in their Intrenchments, will make your Glory and Fame Immortal to all future Ages. We are very glad to hear, the Troops we fent to your Highness have done their Duty, and merited your Approbation in fo great a Battle. When we fent thofe Troops, we were entirely perfwaded, that they could not be more ufefully employed, than under the Conduct of fo great a Captain: The Event has made good our Opinion, which was justly grounded on your past Actions. We befeech the Almighty to bless your Highnefs more and more in your Enterprizes, and hope you will believe, that none can be with more Ejleem and Sincerity your Highness's, &C. Hagne, Sept, 22. 1706. The Baron de Holendorf having perform'd his Commiffion at the Hague, went to the Army in Flanders, to make his Report, and deliver his Letters to the Duke of Marlborough: Which done, he fail'd for England, with other Letters to Her Brit tannick Majefty. Before his Arrival, the joyful News of the compleat Victory, obtain'd over the French in Piedmont, was brought to London; whereupon R 2 A. C. upon Mr. Secretary Harley wrote the following Let1706. ter to the Lord Mayor of that City, My LORD, Mr. Sere. HER Majefty having receiv'd an Account, That to the Lord ley's Letter (N. S.) as alfo, of a Signal and Glorious Victory, obDendermond Capitulated the 5th of this Month, Mayor, a- tain'd by his Royal Highness the Duke of Savoy, and bout the Prince Eugene, on the 7th, when the French Army was Battle of totally routed, and Turin reliev'd; being affured, that Turin, this great Succefs, of Her Majefty's Arms, and those of Dated at Her Allies, will be extraordinarily acceptable to Her White- Loyal City of London; I am commanded to fignify the hall, Sept fame to your Lordship, that thefs, who have fo readily 14. 1706. contributed to the late Loan, for Prince Eugene, may fee how gloriously that Money has been employ'd, I am, My Lord, The Duke of Your Lordship's most Faithful The Troops of the King of Pruffia, having very much contributed to the Victory gain'd beforeTurin, the Duke of Savoy wrote the following Letter of Thanks to their Master. SIR, Cannot neglect doing my felf the Honour to fend your Place, feeing your Majesty's Troops had fo great a fhare Turin, Sept. 8. 1706, |