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Attributes the 'very kind notice in the "Saturday Review"' of his translation of Dante's Purgaturio to Pollock's friendly pen; is glad Pollock found the 'error in the number of the keys'; sends a copy of the translation.

10 Kensington Garden Terrace, Hyde Park, W. [embossed E. C.]. - The Sultan of Turkey has submitted a claim for an honorary distinction on his behalf to Lord Stanley; refers Houghton to Kinglake's work on the Crimea for an account of his service; asks if Houghton could urge his claim with Lord Stanley or Musurus Pacha; encloses details.

Enclosures: printed testimonial from 'Omer' [Omer Pasha] to Lord Stratford de Redcliffe, dated Rouschouk, 19 Aug. 1854; printed memorandum of proposals relating to rank and remuneration of British officers serving with the Turkish army during the Crimean War.

1 Bryanston Square. - Thanks Houghton for his 'kind congratulations' on his daughter Ralouka's impending marriage, but is very sorry to hear at the same time the news of Houghton's 'sad loss' [the death of his wife].