No. 233.
Mr. Read
to Mr. Evarts.
Athens, March 11, 1878. (Received April 13.)
Sir: Referring to my No. 367, I have the honor to state that a dinner was given in the great hall at the palace, by the King, on Saturday last, in honor of General Grant. Seventy persons were present, including the court, the cabinet, myself, Admiral Le Roy, Commander Bradford, Commander Kane, Commander Robeson, and many officers of our ships.
Royal carriages conveyed General Grant from my residence to the palace. Upon his arrival, the King advanced to meet him, and led the way to the blue saloon, where the Queen received General and Mrs. Grant, and the American representative, and fifteen minutes were spent [Page 369] in conversation. After the dinner I had the pleasure of presenting the various officers of our fleet to their Majesties.
On Sunday General Grant called upon the King, and spent half an hour with him.
I have, &c.,