Description | Letter written from Constantinople, dated 2 November. Chamberlain writes to Reay [Donald James Mackay, 1839-1921, eleventh Lord Reay and Baron Reay, administrator in India and educational administrator] introducing Mr Maxse, son of Admiral Maxse, who wishes to visit Bombay as part of his 'grand tour'. Chamberlain makes a brief comment on the difficulties of the Eastern and Irish questions, writing: 'I fear that Mr Gladstone has a great deal to answer for in both cases'. |