pended on him, to maintain the relative situations between
England and Sweden, and that his proposing himself was without
the participation of Buonaparte. He further mentioned that he
was of all others the person who would have the firmness to
oppose the intentions of Buonaparte, or his agents and
ministers, in the intercourse with other countries.

The Admiral was further directed to signify to me that the King
of Sweden earnestly hoped that this communication would be
acceptable to the King, my august sovereign, and that it would
be considered as an additional proof of his earnest wish to
preserve the harmony and friendship that have so long subsisted
between the two nations.

I requested that Admiral Krusenstjerna would put down in
writing the substance of the communication he had to make to
me, which he declined, being contrary to the instructions he
had received. I have, however, stated the particulars of the
whole communication, as nearly as I possibly can from memory.

I have the honour to be, &c.
JAMES SAUMAREZ.

To the Right Hon. C. Yorke, &c. &c. &c.

The Swedish Government, aware that objections would probably be made
by the English ministers to the election of a French general in the
service of Buonaparte, as successor to the throne of Sweden, had so
managed that the above communication should not be made until too late
for any remonstrance. The following message from the King to the Diet
had been delivered, and their decision was expected before Admiral
Krusenstjerna could return to Orebro.

"His Royal Majesty Charles XIII, King of Sweden, &c. Our most gracious
proposition and message to the Diet now assembled respecting the
election of a successor to the Crown of Sweden," &c.

Orebro, 10th August 1810.

At this crisis the States of Sweden having met, and since the
last Diet more than three months having elapsed, every good
Swede must have reflected on his situation. After great
misfortunes and innumerable troubles, the kingdom appeared to
be a little calm. Three treaties of peace which have taken
place have unfortunately diminished the territory of Sweden. A
noble Prince at the side of the throne, by his virtue, talents,
and abilities, promised new regulations and orders, which the
King and the people had already forwarded. His manner of
appointing