“The Prince Consort, who heartily joins in the expressions contained in this letter, wishes to be kindly remembered to you, as we both wish to be to Miss Lane.
“Believe me always
“Your good friend,
“Victoria R.”
The Prince spoke for himself in the following note:
“Jaffa, March 29th, 1862.
“Dear Mr. Buchanan:—Permit me to request that you will accept the accompanying portrait as a slight mark of my grateful recollection of the hospitable reception and agreeable visit at the White House on the occasion of my tour in the United States.
“Believe me, that the cordial welcome which was then vouchsafed to me by the American people, and by you as their chief, can never be effaced from my memory.
“I venture to ask you at the same time to remember me kindly to Miss Lane, and
“Believe me, dear Mr. Buchanan,