As for Granville, his opposition, standing alone, would have counted for little.] [Footnote 768: Russell Papers.

A brief extract from this letter is printed in Walpole, _Russell_, II, p.

362.] [Footnote 769: Palmerston MS.] [Footnote 770: Brunow reported Russell's plan October 1, as, summarized, (1) an invitation to France and Russia to join with England in offering good services to the United States looking towards peace.

(2) Much importance attached to the adhesion of Russia.

(3) Excellent chance of success.