Comprises:

c. 160 letters, mainly from Paris, Lisbon and Scotland, discussing French policy on Egypt, war scare, hunting at Compiègne, Jubilee celebrations, disappearance of Captain Le Strange, temporary chargèship at Lisbon, relations with Portugal, visits to Cintra, Setubal and Belem and damage of Abbey Lodge due to Underground works, 10 Aug 1886-30 Dec 1887.