Written in the aftermath of a major diplomatic crisis, this letter is a powerful statement on the relationship between the European powers and the Ottoman Empire. The author, writing anonymously, critiques the actions of Russia and calls for a more nuanced approach to diplomacy that takes into account the complex political and cultural differences between East and West. This book is a fascinating artifact of 19th-century political thought and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of international relations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.