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Ras-el-Teen Palace,
Alexandria, 4th November, 1899
Frederic C. Penfield, Esquire,
Manhattan Club, New York.
My dear Sir:
I am commanded by H. H. The Khedive to acknowledge the receipt of the copy of your book “Present-Day Egypt,” which you have so kindly forwarded for his acceptance.
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I am to say that His Highness has read it with much pleasure and interest, as it is the only book published on Egypt of to-day by an author thoroughly acquainted with the subject through long residence and official position in the country.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) Alfred B. Brewster,
Private Secretary to H. H. the Khedive.