Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A late 18th Century ‘Fair Copy’ Letter from a Prussian General to His Majesty King Frederick William III, dated 20 September 1790.
The letter from General Von Pink stationed at Wesel begs to inform His Majesty that Ensign Derph has deserted by running off with the daughter of a local inn-keeper, later selling his gorget and sash in Rheinberg. Von Pink assures the King that this is no great loss as Derph’s conduct was not of the best. He recommends that the eldest Porte Epee, Friedrich Wilhelm Von Romberg fills the vacancy &c. Together with typed translation in German and English, very good condition £30-£40