{London,] 30 December [1857] 

Dear Frederick, 

Come what may | shall have to deal with the Lucknow-Oudh 
affair on Fripay (Ist or January). Could you let me have any article, 
HOWEVER SHORT, On this subject by the day after tomorrow.’ Ir wou 
BE EXTREMELY SEASONABLE. 

A happy New Year to you. 

Your 
K. M. 

The enclosed greetings are not to be handed to Lupus until New 
Year’s Day.