Allan A. Burton to William H. Seward, August 26, 1866

Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward

Sir: On the 24th instant I performed the sad duty enjoined by the circular from the department of June 18th, 1866, in regard to honoring the memory of General Lewis Cass. The flags of the national and State governments and of the foreign legations and consulates in this capital, were at half mast through the day. The President, by his secretary of foreign relations, sent his expressions of condolence with the government and people of the United States. The principal State and national officers and representatives of other nations, as did some citizens, offered the same in person. The national guard paid the customary respect to the military rank of General Cass.

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,