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No 3 East 66 St New York
March 12th 89
My Dear Mrs Stanford:
I feel that I can not thank you & the Senator half enough, for the interest you have shown in my affairs; and whether, or not, I get the mission to China, I shall be ever most grateful for your friendship.
If I am called upon to perform any duties, I trust that I may prove myself worthy of your good opinion; which I assure you, I prize far more than any appointment.
Ida & I are most grateful for your kind hospitalities during our stay in Washington. All of my family join me in affectionate regards for you and the Governor and hope to see you in N. Y. ere long.
Sincerely & faithfully yours
F. D. Grant
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[left hand page] purchased the collection which assertion Ida confirmed, so I raised no further objections. I enclose all the papers connected with the transaction and trust that all will arrive in America safely.
We miss you and your party very much, but hope that you and Governor Stanford will be so benefited by your trip this year that you will feel like coming to Europe again next year & that
[right hand page] [preprinted] LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, VIENNA. [/preprinted]
Sept 14th 1890
My Dear Mrs Stanford
Monday afternoon I went to Mr Fürst shop to see your antiques packed, I found everything in good order with the exception of one piece of glass which had been injured on the side and near the bottom. I objected to their delivering the glass in that condition, but was told that it had been broken before you
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you will [insert: then] make a long visit to Vienna. It is pleasanter here during May and June than at any other season.
We expect to have your friends the Baines dine with us tomorrow and am sure we will like them very much.
Please remember us kindly to your brother and Mr Nash.
Ida and the children join me in sending affectionate regards for you and the Governor.
Faithfully yours
F. D. Grant
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Vienna Sept. 2
Col. Fred Grant
Receipt of 1165 Florins
My Dear Mrs Stanford
Yesterday I received Mr Nash's letter of the 17th inst which enclosed a draft for 1165 florins to pay for the antiquities which you purchased here. I enclose you the receipt for the amount which I immediately paid Mr. Fürst, who attempted to make me believe
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[left hand page] that the expense of packing was more than the $25 which was included in your draft, as I would not allow that however, the affair was settled up as arranged by yourself, and I sincerely trust that the articles will reach you in safety. I forward this receipt as quickly as possible and [right hand page] hope it will reach you before you leave Paris.
Ida and I are delighted to hear of your safe arrival, though we hated to have you leave Vienna. We have greatly enjoyed seeing your pleasant friends, who have dined with us, and I sincerely trust that you and Senator Stanford will always let us know when any friend of yours is coming to Vienna,
