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13 February 1878 — Constantinople | |
Wednesday. 13th [February 1878]. Abt 11 o’clock in walked Mrs de Winton’s brother (Mr Rawson having come up with despatches). No news yet of the Fleet—but we spent an anxious day waiting for news of the Fleet having passed the Dardanelles. Mrs de Winton had a bad toothache. It snowed hard all day. Mrs A. Hanson came up & lunched here—worked & cut out all day. Mr Smijth & Elliot dined & Mrs de Winton was not well eno’ to come– In the evening we went to the Reuss’ to be introduced to the Grand Duchess of Saxe-Weimar the Pss’s mother, a good stout old party with a luxuriant wig & lots of diamonds & rubies. There was serious music but after the 1st piece Henry & I slipped away as he was anxious to get home again. No news of the Fleet. | |
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