| Content Description | Informs him that the actions of Mr Sémarine and Count Nesselrode have led him to believe that the Chancellor has no desire to communicate with the French; this would have allowed him to ascertain the Emperor's decision regarding refugees; hopes the Emperor will not sour relations between Russia and the Porte; wishes to convey to the Russian Government, the position of the British Government as to the rights of Turkey, based on his [Palmerston's] despatches; discuses the issue at length with reference to Count Nesselrode and treaties which existed between Turkey and Russia. |