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[left hand page] talking and asking many questions about America in which he said he and his father had always [--had always--] taken intense interest and he then asked if Fred was the Grandson of General Grant. When we said the oldest son, he arose shook hands most warmly with Fred [insert? which he had done already] and said "I am most happy to know you, and congratu[lations]

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cordiality extended to him, several having remarked to us both, "We have never had before, so great a name enrolled upon the list of Diplomats". We are most gratified that the son of such a father has been sent to our country. At a ball two nights ago, the Grand Duke of Tuscany came and sat beside us for half an hour