| Content Description | Expresses his opinions on the role of the diplomatic body; gives a description of the profession and details of the Russian diplomatic service; outlines methods of making progress within the profession, examples given are Lord Cowley, Crampton, Magenis, Doyle and himself; gives examples of postings; states that Hudson, Charles Murray and Christie are intruders into the service; gives details of why Lord John Russell gave him this mission; states that an attack has been made on level of salaries; quotes a 'quip' relating to salary scales made by an American on death of Sir Charles Vaughan. |