Carl Johan Anker, 1835-1903 Uddrag fra BREV TIL: Bathurst, Henry FRA: Anker, Carsten Tank (1814-11-05)

And indeed, if any nation on the gløbe is entitled to the immediate protection, effectual and unlimited friendship of GreatBritain, the Norwegians are that nation, by their attachment, high regard, mutual interest, national character, habits and long intercourse with the inhabitants of these happy islands. They looked up to Great-Britain with fraternal affection and confidence. It was the terrestrial object of their idolatry. The undersigned was not only ordered, but personally disposed to manifest their sentiments by proposal and deeds, which recent events have now rendered of no avail.