| Content Description | Congratulates him on his G.C.B.; comments on the success of the Prussian armed forces, stating that an armistice would be delayed until they were in possession of Frankfurt, referring to 'Rothschild and the other Jews'; reports that Benedetti had left Berlin and that Barral had also departed; comments on Prussian reaction to their victory and reports in the press which were demanding the annexation of Saxony, Hanover and Hesse-Cassal; states that he did not think the King would go so far or that he would oust the King of Hanover; informs him that the Austrians will make a final stand and comments on the effect of the war on Italy, stating that the French fleet had been ordered to Venice; expresses his wish that the war would terminate without England and France having to intervene.
States that he had to rely upon the papers for information; negotiations were taking place between the King and Emperor and he believed Werther knew nothing; comments on Benedetti's attempt to hold the King of Prussia's march on Venice and reaction of Napoleon; states that Bismarck intended victory in war to secure the unification of Germany under the Prussian banner; informs him of Cowley's resignation and expresses sadness at the death of Lansdowne. |