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both quite well. I trust that I may some times hear from you and I shall write often.

Affectionately and faithfully yours

F. D. Grant.

P. S.

May 15th 1889

Since writing the above I have been received by the Emperor, who was most cordial. The Emperor, after hearing my speech and making a short one in reply, began to ask questions about the United States, upon all of which, I was happily well informed and could answer him intelligently.

Affectionately

F. D. Grant.