John Quincy Adams to Thomas Welsh, June 6, 1825

Washington 6. June 1825

My dear Sir.

We have just learnt the afflicting dispensation which has befallen you, and while forwarding the enclosed Letter to your daughter I cannot forbear adding the assurance of the deep sympathy which I feel with you on this melancholy occasion—May you, and all your children, be comforted under this bereavement with all the consolations, that earth can afford, or Heaven bestow—Prays / Your affectionate friend

John Quincy Adams.