in Zurich

Dear Ede,

The 2 lines by way of Frau Schack I hope you have received. The Russians have given in, the sharp practice continues quietly and is aimed first of all against England in Asia – Turkestan and China. With that, the danger of war for this year is eliminated. The 240,000 men of the “Daily News” correspondent will hardly be marching up now! ... This for your information. The aspects have changed so rapidly that our sort mostly gets the news too late. The poor Baron is in despair because you haven’t written him a line!

Yours,  
F.E.,  
[Eastbourne] 20/8/86