Muhamed Ali,
Ruler of Egypt,

We appreciate that you are taking steps to soothe any tension within the Near East. We are sure your intentions are nothing but good will.

After the devastating Napoleonic Wars, we were under the impression that the Concert of Europe, this powerful 'tribunal', was set up to insure that peace reigned within Europe. We are of the opinion that the concert of Europe did not hold its power within the laws it made, but instead within the military and economic powers its members held. Obviously, that power is still very real today.

As a member of the Concert of Europe, I am of no obligation to follow the lead of other members, and we will have to refuse your 'crusade' to give independance to Crete. They are a part of your country, and if not, then they are to be of a Greek Republic or Ottoman Empire. We see they have no right to independance.

I must clearly state, we mean this as respectfully as internationally possible.

Sincrely,
King William,
King of the Netherlands and Belgium, Duke of Luxembourg and Limburg, King of the Dutch Colonial Empire,

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