MvR writes his mother

The Hirschberg fighters have suffered heavy losses, 300 men are said to be dead or wounded. Manfred reported. In the afternoon news came of a great battle between Metz and the Vosges, in which the troops of the Crown Prince of Bavaria had defeated the French. The fleeing enemy is being pursued relentlessly. There is great joy here. Everything rushed into the town. There was great life at the market, but no details were given. The post office was flying flags.