Frederick D. Grant

have excellent air & delightful bathing. Our children, who have recovered from the whooping cough, are now learning how to swim, and are delighted with their new accomplishment.

Mother is better in health than I have known her to be in years, she has been most happy, and has enjoyed her trip very much. She will return to her home in September, as she wishes to be

near "Riverside". She speaks, however, of coming back to see us next spring.

The papers from home, have given us most distressing accounts of the disasters that have occurred; but we trust you in California have had a bright, happy summer and have enjoyed carrying out successfully all the noble projects you had on hand, for the good of the people there.

In writing I must not forget to speak

speak of Mr Dawson, the stenographer employed by my father. He came to the steamer when we were sailing, & wished me to tell you that he would always be most proud to serve you in any way you might see fit to employ him. As Mrs Stanford had mentioned him to me, I take pleasure in saying that during our intercourse with Mr Dawson, we found him true, faithful & industrious, and intelligent.

Mother Ida & I join in affectionate regards for you & Mrs Stanford.

Yours faithfully,

F. D. Grant

U. S. Legation

Vienna Austria

May 14th 1889

My Dear Governor:

We reached Vienna about 6 days ago, and tomorrow I expect to be presented to the Emperor and hand to him my letter of credence, after which I shall begin to take charge of matters in the Legation. Up to this General Lawton, my predecessor, has retained his place as Minister, and has been most considerate and pleasant in receiving us here.

We are all extremely pleased with Vienna, which

is really a beautiful city. We have appartments at Hotel Munsch that are delightful. We look out upon an open space and are opposite the Capucine Church where all the Austrian Emperors are buried and among them the late Crown Prince Rudolph lies resting - The people here seem to have had the greatest affection for the Crown Prince and look upon his sad ending as most unhappy for the Empire I think it sad for his father and mother.

We got along splendidly during our voyage, though Ida &