| Content Description | Conveys sympathy on the death of Mrs Buchanan; she had earned great esteem in Copenhagen; mentions the situation between Denmark and Russia; the blockade would begin early in the year; the Danes must not cause any obstruction; fears they need not look for recruits under the Enlistment Bill in Denmark; asks for intelligence on Schleswig-Holstein's army, including opinions of Danish officers; had been told that many would enlist with Britain including the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, who claimed to command 10,000 men; those engaged must be reliable. |