March 30, 1853, British Embassy to the Ottoman Empire.
"Lord Ross, now the Ottoman Empire needs the support of the Kingdom of Britain behind you! If you are unwilling to support us, then which country in Europe can stand for the Ottoman Empire!"
On this day, as on previous days, former Ottoman Empire Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Effendi came to the British Embassy to the Ottoman Empire to discuss countermeasures with the British Deputy Colonel Ross. During the discussions, Fuad Effendi emotionally conveyed the current situation of the Ottoman Cabinet to Deputy Colonel Ross.
"Prime Minister Muhammad Ali has planned to lean towards the Russian Empire, and all cabinets members close to Britain and France will be removed by Prime Minister Ali, to be replaced by ministers close to the Russian Empire..."
