Record

Document Reference	Pw2 Hy 1321
Title	Extract of letter from 'Prince' A. Menschaikoff [Menschikov], Camp [of Russian Army], Kalish [Kalisz], Poland, to Mr Whitworth [later Baron Whitworth of Galway; 24 Oct. 1706
Date	24 October 1706
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Reports on the victory of the Russian army over Sweden at Kalish [Kalisz]; says the Swedish army was commanded by General Marderfeld; describes the structure of the Swedish army and that of the Russian army which was joined by Polish forces; describes the events of the battle in great detail; provides details of his prisoners which include Marderfeld. Old Style dating on letter.
Term	diplomacy, with Russia
	battles, Kalisz 1706
	prisoners, of war, Swedish
	armies, Polish, structure of
	armies, Swedish, structure of
	armies, Russian, structure of

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA30011	Marderfeld; - (fl 1706); General; commanded Swedish force at battle of Kalisz	fl 1706
NA29997	Menschikov; Alexander D. (1673-1729); Field Marshall; Russian; styled 'Prince'; close friend of Peter the Great	1673-1729
NA30006	Whitworth; Charles (1675-1725); Baron Whitworth of Galway; envoy-extraordinary to Russia 1704-10; cr. 1721	1675-1725