Rassegna storica del Risorgimento

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Howard R. Marraro
Charles J. Faulkner a Lewis Cass
Paris, December 12, 1860. No. 79.1)
Sir: The only faci ai thls tinte ivorthy of notiee in the foreign policy of France is the oppositìon which the Emperor has for some Urne made to an attack of Gaeta on the sea side. The reduction of that fortress and the expulsion of Francis the 2nd from Italy are measures essential to the tranquillity of that distracted country. Without the cooperatlon of the Sardinian fleet, the seige of Gaeta must occupy some months, during tohich timo the pacification of the Tioo Sicilies tvill he necessarily delayed. It is on its seaside that Gaeta is most vulnerable. This conduci of Napoleon 3rd has been the subject of much severe comment, from those friendly to the success ofthe late Italian movement. Much diversity of opinion is expressed as to the motives of his action, and it has pro-duced dissatisfactìon in France. although that feeling has not yet publicly exhi-bited itself. Those holding most friendly relations tvith the Emperor seek to excuse and defend his conduct by the statement that it results from importunate leiters receivedfrom Francis 2nd; that it is dictated by considerations ofhumanity and sympathy for a fatlen dynasty; that it is designed simply to hold open to him the door of escape. This reasoning is by no means satisfactory to the public mind, nor does it seem in accordante with the usuai devoted statesmanship of the Emperor. However, we are assured today from reliable sources that the Emperor has decided to terminate this policy in whatever motive it originatesi that he has written a lettor to Francis 2nd advising his retreat from Gaeta, and announcing his purpose, ifthis wholesome advice is not accepted, to withdraw the instructions heretofore given to the French Admiral. I sincerely hope this programmo may be faithfully and honestly carried into effect... 2)
Giuseppe Garibaldi a Domenico Minelli e altri
New York, Dee. 13, 1860.8)
Signor Domenico Minelli and other members ofthe Committee for the Garibadi Fund in New York
J thankyou infiniteiy in the nome ofmy country, for the love and assiduity with which you have worked for gathering means from the generous American people and from our good compatriots for the Italian cause. Bui the enterprise is not completed. There is a pari of our family stili oppressed by atrocious despotism. The Italians will continue, with every endeavour, to accomplish their sacred task, our union, and you must not abandon your work for us. Ad' dress and moke arrangements with my dear and intimate friend Gen. Avez-
1) Archivio Ambasciata americana, Parigi.
?) Si veda MARRAHO, Diplomatie retationa, II, p. 463, 580, 585, 588.
3) Traduzione d'una lettera di Garibaldi pubblicata nel quotidiano New York Herald, 14 dicembre 1860. La datate New York, December 13,1860 è quella in cui la traduzione ven­ne inviata al redattore del giornale.