Queen Victoria to the Earl of Clarendon

Windsor Castle, 7th February 1856.

With respect to Lord Clarendon's observation that he hopes that the Queen "will approve of his upholding the Sardinians in the Conference and in all other respects," she can only assure him that she is most sincerely anxious that he should do so, as the Queen has the greatest respect for that noble little country, which, since it has possessed an honest, straightforward as well as courageous King, has been a bright example to all Continental States.

The Queen rejoices to hear that Count Cavour is coming to Paris. The Queen hopes that the determination not to admit Prussia will be adhered to. She hears that Baron Beust means to go to Paris to represent the German Confederation; this should be prevented by all means.

Footnote 10: Prussia was not admitted to the sitting of the Conference until a later stage.

Footnote 11: Prime Minister of Saxony.