in Manchester
London, around 11 March 1854

Dear Frederic!

Enclosed a letter from Lassalle.

You would do me a great favour if you could supply me with something military for Tuesday. The 2nd edition of the *Times*, which you receive on Monday, contains all sorts of things about Schamyl, etc. If I do not bring some military matter, even if only gossip, A. P. C. will steal a march on me – he shamelessly excerpts the London papers.

Yours,
KMI