From the Bridgewater Methodist free Church, undated

From the Bridgewater Methodist free Church

This meeting desires to express its unfeigned regret that the triumphant course of the late President Lincoln should have been cut short by the hand of an assassin.

This meeting also desire to express its deep sympathy for the American people in this hour of trial and conflict. Nevertheless, they venture earnestly to desire that, as truth is stronger than ever, the Almighty will be graciously pleased to overrule all things for good, and to redound to his glory.