| Content Description | Reports very little political excitement; discusses the Polish rebellion and Bismarck's decision to allow Russian troops onto Prussian soil in pursuit of refugees; comments that the late King, Frederick William IV, would never have allowed it; Prussia is always 'Playing at the Great Power'; not even Rechberg is aware of his audience with the Emperor; attention is focused on Poland and the rebellion, especially on Galicia [part of Austria at this time]; Turkey is sure to split up; hopes that he will have a good journey to Strelitz; the Duke and Duchess always give a warm welcome; Mr Lytton have arrived, as had Mr Strachey, asked how he found Strachey at The Hague.
Reports that the Spanish Secretary and the Dutch Secretary have fought a duel in which the Dutchman was killed; the argument had been over a woman; the victim was an only son and heir to £7,000 a year; discusses political alliances with regard to Turkey and the Eastern question. |