Folio 39: Rondeau to Harrington. Neither this court nor Vienna can do anything regarding...

Folio 39: Rondeau to Harrington. Neither this court nor Vienna can do anything regarding the duke of Holstein until they know HM's wishes as to the satisfaction to be given, either in land or money. If the latter, how much England thinks appropriate. Denmark hasmade no overtures to Czarina but was willing to give undisclosed sum of money. Count Wratislav says Denmark willing to give duke 2 million crowns, but this not to be repeated to Count Osterman as his orders are to wait and hear Count Lowenwolde on his return. It is thought money will be no equivalent satisfaction, as it will soon be spent. Also sovereignty will be lost as annexed to duchy of Sleswig. Suggest that if this affair is to be resolved differently and duke insists on another sovereignty the king of Denmark might give him the island of Femeren. Truth required of rumour from Danish minister about secret convention between Britain and Denmark, wherein Britain pays half of the equivalent, if any, paid by Denmark to duke of Holstein. Russia always gave house to English ministers and Czarina will pay for mine provided Russia minister's is paid in England. Dated StPetersburg, 11 Mar 1731/2.