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Catechesis religionis christianae: ofte onderwysinge der christelyke leere: cum vernacula interpretatione & constructione grammatica, in meliorem puërorum captum edita. Met de duytsche over-zetting ende letter-konstige t'zamen-stelling, tot beter verstandt der jonge kinderen uytgegeven.

CATECHISMUS. · 1660 · Antiquariaat Brinkman, sinds 1954

Fascinating account from J.J.Creutz, officer in what seems to be the Russian Army, grandson of J.G. de Mey, former Mayor of Leiden, the recipient, written from 'Kiew in de Ukraine, den 13/24 maart 1788'. Opening 'Zeer Waarde en Veel Geleerde Grootvader', officer Creutz starts his account with general inquiries after the health of his grandfather, followed by an account of his position in the Armee [Creutz is now the 2nd highest ranking officer in his 'Corps'] under the command of the brave Romantroff. The encampment is on the banks of the Dnieper and the army marches towards Poland heading for Turkish territory. Creutz discusses caviar, fish, wine and the richness of the land. His place at the table of General ['en Chef'] Muller. The final part discusses marching orders for Poland, his detachment to the troops of Count Soltkof. Creutz mentions that he will be brave and honour his repuatation, as did his great grandfather before him in the 'Brandenburgschen Armee'.

CREUTZ, J.J.- ALS.- J.G. DE MEY VAN STREEFKERK.- [Recipient].- KIEV.- 1788 · 1788 · Antiquariaat B.M.Israel B.V.