Title
Robert G. Jones to Andrew Johnson
Subject
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Presidents--Assassination
Condolence notes
Religions
Creator
Robert G. Jones
Source
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
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1865-05-13
Format
pdf
Language
eng
Identifier
RG59E177-126
Coverage
53.3333, -6.2500
Dublin
Ireland
Has Version
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), 207.
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), 272.
Transcription
8 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin,
May 13, 1865.
May it please your excellency, I have the honor to enclose to your excellency a copy of the resolution of sympathy adopted at our late district meeting, and acquiesced in by the Wesleyan church in this country.
Humbly praying that “He by whom kings reign and princes decree justice” may be your excellency’s refuge and strength and bless your great country with peace and prosperity.
I have the honor to be, your excellency’s most obedient servant,
ROBERT G. JONES.
His Excellency the President
of the United States, Washington.
P. S.—Enclosed is also the chairman’s letter to your excellency.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
2
12.75x20.25 cm