1908 and 1912.)] [Footnote 820: Maxwell, _Clarendon_, II, 268.

The letter, as printed, is dated Nov.

11, and speaks of the Cabinet of "yesterday." This appears to be an error.

Gladstone's account is of a two-days' discussion on Nov.

11 and 12, with the decision reached and draft of reply to France outlined on the latter date.