To the Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias, Tsar Nicholas
II: From the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland, His Royal Highness Edward VII

Dearest Friend, In reply to your most urgent appeal to the
Heads of European States for peace and cooperation in the
present and future: The people of England see your plight and
we choose to count ourselves as friends of the Russian nation.
Our differences in the past are past. We must point first that
it was Russian troops entering Austrian territory that has
precipitated much of the current conflict between your two
great nations. We do not see Austria as the sole cause of your
troubles, but as the ally you need most in this hour. We do
choose to be your friend. We will point to our decision to not
disturb your royal residence in St. Petersburg as a first
Testament to our good faith and friendship. We are prepared to
garrison forces there to buttress your hold of Moscow should it
come to that. We pray it does not.

Your Cousin and Your Ally, Edward VII


Turkey to Austria: You can see from my moves that you have
nothing to fear from me. I have no intention of breaking our
friendship before our campaign against Russia is finished.
Please write me coordinating details to help us plan our moves
together.


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