St. James's Palace, S.W., 

 4th January 1869. 

 Sir, — Before leaving Osborne I had the pleasure of sending you 

 two photographs of the grapes as taken for Her Majesty. I am sorry 

 to say I do not think they have done them justice, but they were not 

 able to do them out-of-doors on account of the weather. — I remain, 

 Sir, yours faithfully, W. Cullen. 



Mr. Meredith. 



Kensington Palace, 9th December 1870. 

 Colonel Airey is desired by Princess Mary Adelaide to return 

 Jjji Mr. Meredith Her Royal Highness' best thanks for the magnificent 

 grapes he kindly forwarded to her through Mr. Chamberlain on her 

 birthday. 



Cabinet de L'Empereur, 

 Palais de St. Cloud, 

 20 AoiU 1864. 

 Monsieur, — L'Empereur a recu a Vietry les raisins que vous lui 

 avez fait parvenir par l'intermediaire de M. Smith. lis out ete 

 trouves beaux, excellents, et d'autant plus remarquables qu'ils etaient 

 precoces. Sa Majeste a ete forte sensible a cette gracieuse attention de 

 votre part ; Elle me charge de vous remercier et de vous offrir comme 

 un faible temoignage de la satisfaction sa medaille jointe a cette lettre. 

 — Recevez, Monsieur, l'assurance de ma consideration distingue. Le 

 Sinateur, Secretaire de l'Empereur, Chef du Cabinet, 



Mocquard. 



Mr. Meredith. 



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