We arrived this morning from Yalta, the summer residence of the Emperor of Russia, and a fashionable watering place for the Russian nobility. I was induced to go there in the hope that the steamer might tempt the Emperor to purchase as I understood that he had no extra vessel to carry his suits when he travels, and the Quaker would suit very well for this. I had telegraphed from Odessa at the suggestion of the Governor there to the Governor at Yalta, announcing my intention to visit the Emperor, so when we arrived an aide of the Governor came out to receive us, and invited me ashore to call on the Governor General, who said the Emperor would receive us the next day at the palace, which he did in a most cordial manner. (Leary to Arthur Leary, 30 Aug 67 [misdated 29 Aug], transcript, CU-MARK, in Leary, 200–201)

[The tsar] stood there awhile, looking ill at ease and nervous, and finally turned to get to the rest of the party to speak to them, but was headed off by Leary, who would post himself directly in front of him, with his mouth wide open, showing his teeth, and putting his hand on his shoulder, urging him to come on board; three times was this repeated. (James, no page)

Prince Dolgozonxy [i.e., Dolgoruky] with whom I dined just before told me the truth about the matter that it was contrary to established custom for the Emperor to visit vessels. Of course I could not talk with the Emperor about the sale of the ship, as he would at once have thought that was my object in visiting him, but I sounded Admiral Glassenapp on the subject who visited on board. He said the Emperor was having two yachts built at St. Petersburg and that I could do nothing as they were in favor of iron vessels.... The time taken at Yalta will be deducted from the Holy Land, 3 days. Still these outside excursions cost considerable money, but there seemed a good chance of doing something and I did not wish to omit anything that might result in a sale. (Leary to Arthur Leary, 30 Aug 67, transcript, CU-MARK, in Leary, 201)