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MAJOR-GENERAL SCHLUND. 
“Berlin, 18 February, 170-J. 
“ His Majesty has lately sent poor Colonel Schlundt toPeitz, where 
“the late President Dancleman was kept so long; his journey was 
“ hastened thither upon the Prince Royal's (who has been always a 
“ Patron of the Colonel's), having spoke to Colonel Schlundt at 
“ Spandow when he passed by there Mother day, and having assured 
“ him he would do his utmost to procure him his liberty, and several 
“ other kind expressions, which having been reported to the King he 
“ is more than ever incensed against the poor Colonel for he has a 
“ great affection for his son, the Prince Royal, yet he is very jealous 
“ of his meddling in state affairs, tho' he permits him to meddle in 
“ affairs of the army.” 
The above extract is the last reference to Schlundthat can be found 
in Lord Raby's letters. Under the date of 1707, which may mean 
March 170J according to the old style of reckoning, the Prussian 
Artillery Records supply the information that Colonel Schlund was 
“Cashiered.” Jobbery and jealousy had won the day as these two 
powerful motive agents so often do. Schlund was a battered veteran 
of thirty-seven years' service when he was imprisoned for lack of 
judgment but not for lack of honour. When he regained his liberty 
he determined like a true soldier to continue his professional career 
so long as his health and strength remained. He followed the only 
course now open to him. He offered his sword to Russia and was 
received with open arms by Peter the Great. Schlund was made a 
Major-General in the Russian army* and it is recorded that he died 
at Rigaf which town was taken by the Russians from the Swedes in 
1710. The Russian archives have not thrown any light on General 
Schlund's services in the Russian army but the probability is that he 
took part in the celebrated winter siege of Riga, which siege was 
characterised by the excellent gunnery of the Russian Artillery.{ 
* Artillery Records, Berlin. 
f Ibid. 
J Mr. Robert Jackson (Envoy to Sweden) to the Rt. Hon. the Secretary of State, from Stock¬ 
holm, 11th December, 1709. Public Record Office. 
