He was less successful in handling the ceremonial and social aspects of diplomacy in Saint Petersburg as the expense of entertaining amidst the splendor of the aristocratic Russian capital was beyond his means .
Because of this , Breckinridge largely dealt with routine problems of trade and immigration .
Breckinridge was less successful in handling the ceremonial and social aspects of diplomacy in Saint Petersburg as the expense of entertaining amidst the splendor of the aristocratic Russian capital was beyond Breckinridge 's means .
Because of this , Breckinridge largely dealt with routine problems of trade and immigration .