Rosenörn-lehn to Yeaman, July 28, 1870

Baron Rosenörn-Lehn to Mr. Yeaman.

Monsieur: I have the honor to inform you officially that in response to the notification of the war which has arisen between Prussia and France, my august sovereign the King has caused it to be declared at Berlin, as his Majesty will immediately cause it to be declared at Paris, that he intends to remain neutral in the present conflict. By reason of this determination the minister of foreign affairs has just published an open letter, which enjoins upon Danish subjects the obligations incumbent upon them under the present circumstances. I have already permitted myself to transmit to you several copies of that letter which renews and puts in force a former ordinance of the 4th May, 1803, of winch I herewith inclose several copies.

While inviting you to bring this declaration to the knowledge of your Government, and to communicate to it the letter above mentioned, I pray you, monsieur, to accept the renewed assurance of my most distinguished consideration.