I am arranging for a Te Deum in St. Stephen's church to thank God for all the blessings He has vouchsafed to our arms. I wonder if you would consent to attend. I would arrange the date to suit you. And I hope you will bring with you some of those fine upstanding fellows of yours who have fought through the war. Some foolish persons consider them stiff and hard, but, for myself, I like to see their soldierly pride. Pray give my regards to your gracious Empress, and my love to the little princes. But, of course, they must be quite grown up by now.
Your devoted Brother and Friend,
Francis Joseph.
P.S.—I have just heard that a large number of Russians are approaching Vienna. No doubt they are sent to sue for peace.
How to be Useful in War Time.
"The usefulness of the map is increased by its giving weights in mètres."—Morning Post.
