| Content Description | Reports little positive news; Lord John [Russell] was pleased with Count Buol; Austria would probably be unwilling to force the guarantees thought necessary for peace; the death of [Tsar] Nicholas may improve long term European prospects, but not contribute to an immediate peace as the new Emperor [Alexander II] needed to assert his authority, especially to his brother Constantine; hesitated to press Denmark and Sweden to alter their stance; Danish action would depend upon the course of Sweden; hoped they would imitate Piedmont, extending the number of British alliances; asks for intelligence from Denmark; mentions sound dues in the Baltic, the subject may be broached with M. Scheel. |