Autograph Letter Signed to [Harold Beresford] Hope, diplomat (Washington, etc.).

Two pages, conjoined, slightly damaged but text complete and clear. "I heard the other day from the British Consul here, Mr Powell, that you are at the British Embassy in Washington. I am glad of the news & hope we may meet some time or other, either here or in Washington. | I have been in Philadelphia since October 1907 as Italian Vice-Consul, having previoulsy occupied a similar position at New Orleans. | I hear from Naurois occasionally & have seen him in Paris several times on my way to and from Italy. | Blair I have corresponded with but never met since the Moscow days. | Mind you let me know if you come here."