Correspondence (incoming): Grant, Julia D, 1889

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Our passage across the Atlantic was not an comfortable to me. We are pleasantly located at present in Hotel Munich. Fred and Ida have been much occupied up to the present time in making their official calls which are at this most acrimonious court. both important, and obligatory

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sepulchres. We visited Schonbrunn palace (The Emperor home). The Treasurery [sic] where the crown jewels are kept. We went to visit a palace near us (opposite) to see the jewels, swords & many valuable articals [sic] belonging to the nobility of the country among which was a dining room set of silver tables chairs mirrors and the table service complete all silver, belonging to The Duke of Cumberland whilst at this entertainment

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distinguished husband Senator Stanford. I can never tell you how greatful [sic] I am for his most valued exertions, in my sons behalf and let me assure you Senator Stanfords interest in this matter will never be forgotten by The Grants.

We had a charming visit to London seeing

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Nellie and her friends who were most kind and attentive.

We were entertained too by a Lady Waterlow a Californian who was also most kind inviting my sister Mrs Dent & I to visit her on our return to London. The Col and wife were presented at Court. Ida enjoyed all this pagent [sic] immensely and fortunately had her [?] ready for me

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Vienna Austria June 2nd 89

My dear and valued friend Mrs Stanford I feel sure you will be pleased to hear from me. So here we are all well and happy. Fred is engaging his high official position for which we feel we are so deeply indebted to your most kind and

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this most ceremonious occasion. Dear Mrs [Boward?] came all the way from W. to say good bye to us and a score of friends came early as it was to god speed us on our way. I was greatly touched by the kind attention of old friends who were represented by flowers, fruits, &c with cards and kind wishes.

It is such a mere trifle, but it is pretty and useful - and I am sure you will agree with me in thinking the impression it leaves is a good one beloved by you and esteemed by me

your friend

Julia D. Grant

I hope my dear Mrs Stanford you will be pleased with the glasses and book that I have had so much pleasure and care in selecting for you. The little crystal signet I bought for The Senator will you hand it to him