She did not wish to offend France, and an offer without England had no chance of acceptance (Russian Archives, F.O.

to Stoeckl, Feb.

16, 1863 (O.S.)).] [Footnote 850: F.O.Am., Vol.876.No.108.Confidential.

Lyons to Russell, Feb.

2, 1863.] [Footnote 851: Rhodes, IV, p.