Manifesto on War with Turks from Vienna Emperors Letter
Vienna July 13. The Emperor's manifesto concerning the war against the Turks was distributed to foreign ministers. It argues Russia and the Autocratrice of all the Russias unite to defend Christian lands, maintain peace, and demand security from the Ottoman Porte. The letters of Osterman and Konigsegg are cited to show the Emperor’s zeal for peace and rightful actions. The union aims at reciprocal defense and security, with the goal of preserving the Treaty of Passarowitz conditions.