| Content Description | Complains that it is impossible to convey to the Viennese that the Treaty [of Vienna] 1815 provided the basis for the British stand on Poland; Russia will not compromise; Lord Russell declares he is not prepared to go to war over Poland; Berg and Minavieff 'may go on with impunity'; Austria is in a difficult position, caught between Britain, Russia and the demands of the Poles; is interested to know what answer the A.D. [Archduke] will give to the Mexican deputation; discusses Mexico and the possibility of war between France and America, should the 'Yankee' beat the Confederacy; hopes there would be peace in Europe and that Prussia would act with Britain; considered Prince Couza [of Moldavia and Rumania] to be a villain; comments on the weather and the poor sanitation in Vienna; Karolyi has gone to Paris and was to see Bismarck in Berlin. |