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The New Hotel, Cairo, Egypt. - Cannot repeat arrangements here next year as the Viceroy [Isma'il Pasha] has acquired the building for a school; he favours the idea of an English sanitorium; support from the Earl of Dudley or Sir Henry Bulwer would assure her success; can Houghton assist, as they cannot be reached at present? Also seeks Houghton's recommendation to the Viceroy's surgeon Dr Bourgier and others.

Portsdown House, Clifton Gardens, Maida Vale, W. - Has been referred to Houghton by Dr C. Drysdale; has studied medicine for the past four years; is a widow and must support her son; believes she will encounter less opposition working with Mohammedan women and is considering Cairo; seeks advice on approaching the Pasha.

Portsdown House, Clifton Gardens, Maida Vale, W. - No reply to previous letter; Sir John Bowring and Miss Whately anticipate her success in Cairo if Court introductions can be procured; Mr E. T. Rogers the British Consul advises her to obtain introductions from acquaintances of the Pasha: can Houghton oblige?

Thanks Houghton for promised support; displacing of a local practitioner is justified by the fact that the Pasha has sent Egyptians to study at British Medical Colleges and the Pasha must recognise superior qualifications; has visited Cairo twice en route to and from India; son's prospects ruined by dishonesty of her late husband's partner.

Portsdown House, Clifton Gardens W. - Has introductions from Lord Clarendon; Miss Whately considers Turkish an easy language to acquire; possible introduction to the Pasha's private secretary.