| Content Description | Reports that Prince Gorchakov's answer is about to be forwarded to Baron Brunnow; understands that this is conciliatory in tone and states that Russia is not about to carry out the declaration immediately, that England may consult with other co-signatories, and that he is ready to discuss the security of the Ottoman Empire; has let Prince Gorchakov know that Britain would only be satisfied if Russia took no action until it has the assent of the other powers; cannot believe Prince Gorchakov's despatch will be satisfactory; has refused to meet him at Tsarskoé Sélo [Tsarskoye Selo] to discuss the despatch, because the British Government has not yet received it.
Enclosed letter from Sir A. Buchanan to Prince A. Gorchakov, refusing his offer to read his answer to Lord Granville's despatch, until he knows how Lord Granville has received it. |