Scotch Lodge No. 146 of Paris, France to Andrew Johnson

Scotch Lodge No. 146 of Paris, France to Andrew Johnson

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Presidents--Assassination

Condolence notes

Freemasonry

Scotch Lodge No. 146 of Paris

Record Group 59: General Records of the Department of State, 1763-2002, Entry 177: Foreign Messages on the Death of Abraham Lincoln, 1865, National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States of America, and the Attempted Assassination of William H. Seward, Secretary of State (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1866), 79.

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States of America, and the Attempted Assassination of William H. Seward, Secretary of State (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1867), 101.

[Translation.]

Scotch Lodge, No. 146, the Right Line,
 Paris, May 13, 1865.

Citizen President: The crime by which Abraham Lincoln has perished deprives humanity of a glorious example, the United States of an eminent magistrate, and masonry of a brother.

The fratricidal war which has made thousands of victims, was deplored by the entire world with indignation; the murder of one man strikes the moral universe with stupor, but it is a sign that illuminates the abyss. Religious sentiments, social and political principles, unite in producing a deep emotion in every human heart; it is at first a feeling of grief, but becomes by time and reflection a source of great instruction.

Glory to the man whose death joins religions, nations, and individuals in one common mourning. Glory to the nation whose trials are admired by the universe, whose destiny is beyond the reach of human passions.

Citizen President, you have united the national strength in one patriotic bond. All good men, all upright souls are with you. The United States are aiding you, and the universe is looking on.

GAUTRIN,
Venerable.
Dr. HENRY RUELLE.
G. RAMIER.

By order of the Secretary:

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