On the Nile, 28th October
Dear Minister,
I have just this instant received an order from Her Majesty the
Empress to submit for your approval a list of the Aigle’s officers
and sailors who should receive crosses and medals. Realising that
I was not in a position to do it here, she charged me with the
honour of informing you that I would do it by telegraph upon my
return to Alexandria.
Her Majesty would like to present these decorations herself on
arrival in France and before leaving the vessel.
The Empress’s voyage in Upper Egypt continues in the best of conditions.
Despite the excessive heat, Her Majesty is still in excellent
health
Your Excellency’s most humble and devoted servant.
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