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is when General Grant went to Europe, it was thought that the feeling of the Imperial family had still not been dispelled; and the American Minister of that day, Mr. Boker, was anxious that the ex-President should not visit Russia, lest unpleasant circumstances might occur. On the 4th of May, 1887, Mr. Boker wrote to me: I diMr. Boker wrote to me: I did advise General Grant against going to Russia, because on my presentation to the Emperor, he used this language; I am grateful to the American people for their treatment of my son Alexis; but not to your Government, not to your Government, Sir. These words Alexander uttered in a towering passion. I asked Prince Gortchakoff, as wuncomfortable. He wanted to see the country, and study the people and their institutions. Accordingly he determined to go. Upon his arrival the successor of Mr. Boker waited upon Prince Gortchakoff, and was informed that the Czar would be happy to receive General Grant. An interview was arranged; the General went to the palac