Dimon to Abraham Lincoln , Chicago, Illinois, December 26, 1866

Mr. Dimon to Mrs. Lincoln

Madame: The honorable William H. Seward, Secretary of State, has confided to my care a gold medal prepared in France, at the instance of a large number of French citizens who are desirous of expressing to you their profound sympathy in your affliction and of commemorating their high appreciation of the unblemished character and the eminent public services of your lamented husband, the late President of the United States. A copy of the Secretary of State’s communication upon this subject is enclosed for your information.

I shall be happy to receive from you an intimation of your wishes in regard to your reception of the elegant symbol of the sentiment of the French people.

With assurances of great respect, I have the honor to be, madame, your very obedient servant