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and must therefore be dependant on some of the surrounding great powers for protection; That Russia, though it appears at present to be a [[unclear]] and [[unclear]] government, guided more by caprice than system, yet is of infinite weight & importance; from her situation and power to assist or annoy the Emperor or King of Prussia; Thus, by ringing the changes on these great states, we might form many political connections, though few that would perfectly accord. I believe it is the opinion of some politicians, that as the Dutch have thrown themselves into the arm of France, it would be a win policy in us, to use every means to distress their commerce, in order to lower their maritime strength, & thereby prevent the increase of naval force to the House of Bourbon; and in order to promote this political plan, The Emperors favourite project of becoming a commercial & maritime state, should be encouraged; and when once brought into action, France must be involved in a Continental War in support of the Dutch, which would break in upon her [[unclear]] system as opposed to Britain: In their idea also, The Russians would be engaged in treaty with the Emperor, to keep the King of Prussia in check; and to oppose her naval force against that of Holland: But such a political connection is decried by another description of politicians; because, it would be directly opposed to the system of Prussia; & we should be naturally involved in the contest to protect
