The republic of Alsace-Lorraine wishes to accuse the French government of hypocrisy. Which city did the Prussian Army violate? As for the French Army I can answer that immediately, Epinal. Within a week of our declaration of independence the French Army was attempting to slaughter her own people. The republic believes that the French are the ones ruling with an iron boot, THEY are the ones slaughtering there own people, THEY are the ones governed by an Emperor and THEY are the ones who will not allow a republic it's freedom!
For Freedom and the Republic!
I find it curious that the Prussian puppet government finds it necessary to reply to pamphlets directed to our citizens, albeit it on the other hand it may be easily explained your need to address growing unrest between French Empire`s citizens temporarily under your control. By spewing out lies about cities France supposedly has razed, people it has slaughtered. No such cites in this war exists, no loyal French citizens has been slain by French army.
The international press is not blind, if there were cities razed by French army why there is no proof of one. Attempting to slaughter, hah, what does that even mean, French press doesn`t write about ''attempted slaughters'' or ''evil wishes'' of foreign governments for we don`t have to throw around empty words without proof.
The barbarisms of English and Spaniards are plainly visible and premeditated by their governments. The Spanish people sees it, the Brits sees it, whole world sees the attempts of extermination by your alliance even if the Prussians hasn`t yet been able to show their character. Judging from the conduct of its allies they probably only lack the opportunity.
Signed
Napaleon III