| Content Description | Discusses the unpopularity in Russia of recruiting troops for the army, including in the provinces; informs him that the Emperor had ordered his regrets to be expressed; states that the Emperor's opinions on Prussian politics are very decided and the Prussian charge d'affairs did not anticipate any change in the constitution of the monarchy; Count Nesselrode said things were calmer in Prussia but that Switzerland was in an 'alarming state'; informs him his Dutch colleague was upset about sugar duties; mentions the duty imposed on earthenware.
PS His nurse has been offered a better salary by someone else. |