May 13, 1848.
An open letter was published in "The Times," demanding that left-wing newspapers stop "insulting" Emperor Napoleon and apologize for actions damaging the reputation of the Bonaparte Clan.
At the same time as the letter appeared in "The Times," almost all newspapers within London inclined towards the government published news about the Bonaparte Clan demanding an apology from the left-wing press.
The left-wing newspapers also retaliated, claiming that the authenticity of this letter was questionable.
[Percy secretly went to McGrath's residence and left after expressing a half-true apology. McGrath believed the letter was likely written under pressure from the United Kingdom Government.]
"The Times" also claimed that the letter was authentic.
