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perty, as an unavoidable consequence. Should Den­ mark refuse to join us in a friendly alliance, the most absolute orders are given by our Govern­ ment to attack this city by land and sea. The preparations for this purpose are in a state of greater forwardness than you are willing to be­ lieve. For God’s sake, Sir! consider coolly whethejc resistance will notbqthe ruin of the place, which you wish to defend, and whether under the circumstances of the present contest, ah exhibition of your valour, which certainly no man will dispute, will not involve the capital'in that ruin, \ybich is always the result of a, siege,, and the final issue of which will be the loss of your fleet and arsenal, both of which may now be prevented All the property without the city has been hither to respected. I must also avail myself o f this occasion to inform you, that objects of the greatest national importance to Denmark are in my power and,that I have hitherto respected them: this state of things cannot indure long. It will not offend your Excellency by any kind of manace; but I request you and your adr visers most earnestley to think of the. irreparable injury, which may be caused by the operation of a few .days, and that you are still in a situa* tion to avert it. Your Excelly’s most obedient /Servant. Ca t h c a r f k