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

CHAPTER IX
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Rigor there is, but not intentional injustice on Munchow's part, and there is a studious avoidance of harsh manner.
"FEBRUARY-MARCH.

Considerable recruiting in Schlesien: six hundred recruits have enlisted in Breslau alone.

Also his Prussian Majesty has sent a supply of Protestant Preachers, ordained for the occasion, to minister where needed;--which is piously acknowledged as a godsend in various parts of Silesia.

Twelve came first, all Berliners; soon afterwards, others from different parts, till, in the end, there were about Sixty in all.

Rigorous, punctilious avoidance of offence to the Catholic minorities, or of whatever least thing Silesian Law does not permit, is enjoined upon them; 'to preach in barns or town-halls, where by Law you have no Church.' Their salary is about 30 pounds a year; they are all put under supervision of the Chaplain of Margraf Karl's Regiment" (a judicious Chaplain, I have no doubt, and fit to be a Bishop); and so far as appears, mere benefit is got of them by Schlesien as well as by Friedrich, in this function.


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