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The Kingdom of Denmark categorically rejects the claims of Prussia and Austria and rejects any further call for negotiations concerning this issue. The London Protocol, mentioned by the Swedish-Norwegian missive issued of late, firmly sets out the integrity of the Danish realm and her associated states -- [i]including[/i] Schleswig-Holstein -- and this was duly ratified by both the Austrian and Prussian crowns. Such warmongering is beneath the dignity of your sovereigns and is, indeed, beneath the dignity of such a supposedly great and mighty entity as the German Confederation. It is a shame that instead of fostering an atmosphere of peace and brotherhood between nations Prussia and Austria only seek their own jingoistic aggrandisement at the expense of weaker parties. For shame gentleman. History, and your own grandchildren, shall not look kindly upon your aggressive acts here today.

With Sincerest Regards,

Carl Christian Hall
[i]Council President of Denmark

on the behalf of[/i]

[b]His Majesty Frederick VII, by the Grace of God King of Denmark, of the Wends and of the Goths; Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, the Ditmarsh, Lauenburg and Oldenburg[/b]