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America, I only sent you one letter to Mr. Belmont, who is 
a great friend of mine and the president of the American Jockey 
Club. He will give you all the advice or assistance you want. 
If I were you I would first see the Falls of Niagara and then 
go to the Southern States, where you would find the most charm- 
ing summer weather, and camelias flowering in the open air 
at Christmas. 
" The hotel I go to is small and quiet. It is called the Bree- 
voort House, and is kept by Mr. Waite. If you told him that 
you came from me I am sure he would make 5^ou comfortable. 
The Windsor Hotel is larger than the Grand Hotel here, but 
a great many English go to it, and I believe it is good. 
" Take plenty of warm clothing, for all clothing there is 
very dear, and you will find New York very cold. I can't 
think of any more to tell you, but I hope you may have a 
pleasant voyage and a safe return." 
" Belgrave House, London. 
" November 15, 1884 
"My Dear Mr. Cushing, 
"Mr. Fred Archer, the great jockey, is going to 
America to-day to try and recover from the great grief of the 
loss of his wife. He is a personal friend of mine whom I hold 
in great esteem ; he has asked me for letters of introduction 
to gentlemen whom I know in America. Your friends: 
who are in a great position there, could be of great service to 
him, and if you will I shall esteem it a great favour. I hope 
we shall see you and Mrs. Cushing soon back, and beUeve me, 
" Yours sincerely, 
"C. Stirling Crawfurd Montrose " 
" Belgrave House, London. 
"November 15. 
" My Dear Mr. Reiver, 
" If you can be of any service to Mr. Fred Archer, 
