noon July 22nd, 1866
Then he opened the door of the ante-room and calling the officers who were there : `` Gentlemen , he said , I confide this paper to your loyalty . Read what it says aloud . '' `` I tender my resignation as chief of General Sturm 's staff and officer in the Prussian army . `` Dated at noon July 22nd , 1866 . `` FREDERIC VON BÜLOW . '' `` Which means ? '' asked Sturm .