HL Deb 09 June 1864 vol 175 cc1438-9
THE EARL OF SHAFTESBURY

asked the noble Earl the Foreign Secretary, Whether it was true that an extension of the armistice had been agreed upon?

EARL RUSSELL

Yes; the Plenipotentiaries have agreed to a further suspension of hostilities for a fortnight.

THE MARQUESS OF CLANRICARDE

Have both parties—the Danes and the Germans—agreed to this?

EARL RUSSELL

Both parties. The Danes agreed to a further suspension for a fortnight, and the Germans have consented to it.

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