Scope and Content This lengthy letter discusses certain figures in Russia's leadership. Von Bassewitz talks about Peter the Third's reign and that he may "incur a new war", but luckily the war should be short and peace will reign shortly after. The letter then goes on to talk about a manuscript of the life of Alexis of Russia, and quotes directly from the manuscript. The quoted passage from the manuscript paints a picture of the child Alexis, who was neglected and given governors to care for him so that he...