Correspondence (incoming): Grant, Ida, 1890 Feb- Dec

had been made for the speech which I am sure, you and Senator Stanford have scarcely cast a thought upon since jealousy leads to many ugly actions and sayings in this world. It is astonishing how far it will carry poor mortals but with your piety and forgiving spirit, it can do no harm, and falls at your feet - Colonel Grant and I read all those things in the papers with intense interst.

We have had lately sent to us, numerous journals containing accounts of the dinners given in the different cities Colonel Grant feels much touched at this honoring of General Grant's birthday, everywhere at home.

Fred is a member of most of the societies

[right page] 9th who have given the dinners and of course being asked had to write letters of regrets having received in return, menus - cards etc.

I think of this time you are closing up your house in Washington getting ready to sail for Europe. I hope you and Mrs Grant will meet in New York. We hear she is wonderfully well, [?] every day

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some articles have been written and grown, about me, in the papers lately, until now it is said I am a most narrow-minded of Catholics, and am opposed to the broad education of my children, etc. about the latter, I have always been most enthusiastic in believing in the most advanced methods etc as to the religion, I 'll have to get Bishop New-

man to testify that I am a good Protestant and my children Christian by him in the Methodist Church-- As to the Catholics however, I am not so bitter as to imagine they do no good - though I cannot believe in their [?] I think their good works and Charities most praise-worthy. It is astonish ing, what untruths may be told and be lieved, even about those most retiring.

Fred and I send you and Senator Stanford our warmest and most affectionate regards and we hope you are both very well, and that we shall hear soon of your com ing to Vienna to which we look forward with greatst happiness. With love, also from our children, yours affectionately Ida Honore Grant

My dear Mrs Stanford

Fred and I beg that you and the Senator, with Mr Lathrop and Mr Nash, will dine with us tomorrow, Thursday evening at 7 o'clock and pass an informal, quiet evening with us - as we are so anxious to see you all in our home.

Perhaps the lady whom you

expect will come tomorrow, in which case Fred and I shall be charmed to see her with you at dinner.

Would you kindly send us the name of the gentleman whom we met today as we would like to have him and his wife meet you - Hoping you will all rest well in Vienna

Yours affectionately Ida H. Grant