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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 December 2009
The most desirable object without doubt would be an alliance (defensive at least) with Austria and Russia. I wish to look upon Denmark as a sure Friend, unless neglect on our part drives her from motives of necessity rather than choice into the hands of our enemies.
If either the impracticability or even difficulty attending our forming any solid and substantial connection with the Emperor should render it advisable to turn our attention to another Power (in order to avoid any delay which might be dangerous in respect to the necessary measure of a Continental alliance), Prussia2 is naturally the Point to which our views must be directed; it will be necessary however at all events to consider the connection of these two Powers, I mean Austria and Prussia, so far as they are likely to be affected by them, in the course of any negotiation which may be undertaken on the part of England with a view to securing their Friendship, or in case of necessity their assistance.
page 107 note 1 Kaunitz, the Prime Minister of Maria Theresa and Joseph II., had established the alliance between Austria and France against Prussia at the opening of the Seven Years War in 1756.
page 108 note 1 This memorandum refers to some passing misunderstanding between Sweden and Denmark, owing to the connection between Sweden and Prance and the accession of Count Bernstorff to power in Denmark.