The Czar also recognized Joseph Bonaparte as King of Spain and joined Napoleon in a joint note to George III.

summoning him to make peace.

On the same day (October 12th) that note was drawn up and despatched to London.

In reply, Canning stated our willingness to treat for peace, provided that it should include all parties: that, although bound by no formal treaty to Ferdinand VII.

and the Spanish people, yet we felt ourselves none the less pledged to them, and presumed that they, as well as our other allies, would be admitted to the negotiations.