the confederates again moved and took post between Her-
brechten and Giengen, with the Brentz in front, two leagues
from the enemy. On the following day General Churchill
arrived with the foot and artillery, and two battalions of
Prussian infantry, who had joined him in his march. Marl-
borough reviewed them as they passed to take their post in
the lines, and was highly gratified to observe that their recent
fatigues had not affected their gallant air and healthy ap-
pearance. The junction of all the forces being now complete,
except that of the Danish horse, under the duke of Wirtem-
berg, the combined army amounted to 96 battalions and 202
squadrons, with a train of 48 pieces of artillery, and 24
pontoons.

We here insert a letter to his wife, which not only displays
the feelings of our great commander at this trying crisis, but
indicates that ardent conjugal affection, and keen sensibility
to public censure, which pervades his correspondence. It
shows also that singular facility with which he could bend
his attention to trifles even in the midst of the most serious
occupations.

"Giengen, June 18-29. -- Since my last, I have had the happiness of re-
ceiving yours of the 30th of the last month, and the 1st and 2d of this.
It is not only by yours, but by others, that I find that there are several
people, who would be glad of my not having success in this undertaking.
I am very confident, without flattering myself, that it is the only thing
that was capable of saving us from ruin, so that whatever the success
may be, I shall have the inward satisfaction to know that I have done all
that was in my power, and that none can be angry with me for the under-
taking, but such as wish ill to their country and their religion, and with
such I am not desirous of their friendship.

"The English foot and cannon joined me two days ago, but I do not
expect the Danish horse till six or seven days hence, till which time we
shall not be able to act against the elector of Bavaria, as I could wish.
You will easily believe that I act with all my heart and soul, since good
success will in all likelihood give me the happiness of ending my days
with you. The queen's allowing you to say something from her is very
obliging. I shall endeavour to deserve it; for I serve her with all my
heart, and I am very confident she will always have the prayers and good
wishes of this country.

"You have forgot to order Hodges to send me a draught of a stable,
as I directed him, for the lodge; for it ought not to be made use of till
the year after it is built; and as I see you set your heart on that place,
I should be glad all conveniences were about it."

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