Comprises:

Item 1: c. 125 letters from Paris, Germany and England, discussing Boulanger, the Parnell affair, the Kaiser's visit to England, the Paris Exhibition, dinner for the Lord Mayor of London, visiting the Princess of Wied and meeting the Queen of Romania; also includes sketches by Gustave Eiffel on a menu card, 1 Jan 1889-27 Dec 1889.

Item 2: c. 120 letters from Paris and England, discussing the trial of Duke of Orleans, the death of Sir Richard Wallace, African negotiations with the French and appointment to Japan, as well as social events, 1 Jan 1890-20 Dec 1890.