Philadelphia has been excited over the visit of Grand Duke Alexis. The Duke is interesting on the ground of being a novelty, is quite attractive. He was accompanied by 8 or 10 fleet captains with whom our officers compare favorably. A citizen's committee, of which Gen. Meade was in charge as a citizen of Philadelphia, entertained him. Very many tried to be presented to him. Gen. Gorloff believes Russian an easy language to acquire and proved it with an illustration. He is surprised that a Board of officers of our army has recommended the Remington over the Springfield B. L. Emory has always thought the Springfield B. L. superior. The Russians inspected the Baldwin locomotives, 100 of which are going to Russia. Gen. Barston has been sick for about two weeks. No one has seen Wildrick. When Emory left Detroit he stayed two days at Capt. E.P. Doar's The Emorys are living in a quiet and genteel suburb of Philadelphia, but are having an awful time with costs, and especially with servants. The old feeling of mutual dependence between employers and employees is gone and its place is the philosophy of "get all you can" on both sides. Emory cites a humorous incident in dismissing his cook who then abused his house generally. Mrs. Emory sends her love to Mrs. Brownson and wishes to know all about her children. Both Mr. and Mrs. Emory are gratified at the generous reception Emory received from Henry. Emory was taken ill in Buffalo and grew well only through abstaining from food and drinks. He sends his congratulations to Henry's sister upon her marriage and asks to be remembered to Mr. Philip Van Dyke and his brother. He asks Henry to call on him for a visit and to write soon. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 7pp. 8vo.