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United Benefactors Lodge, undated
United Benefactors Lodge undated To all the Free Masons of the Grand Lodge of New York, by their brothers the United Benefactors of Gentilly. Most Illustrious Brothers: The holy cause…
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New Friendship Lodge, undated
New Friendship Lodge undated Sir: At the terrible news now resounding throughout the whole world, the hearts of all French masons are filled with sorrow. They have shed tears of…
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Inhabitants of Guingamp, undated
Inhabitants of Guingamp undated An address sent to Mr. Bigelow by M. Ed. Labaulaye, on the part of the inhabitants of the town of Guingamp. Monsieur le Ministre: Abraham Lincoln…
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Inhabitants of Caen, May 10, 1865
Inhabitants of Caen The inhabitants of the city of Caen to the honorable Mr. Johnson, President of the United States. Sir: There are crimes which shock and distress not one…
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Edward Talbot, to Bigelow, October 20, 1865
Mr. Talbot to Mr. Bigelow. Caen, Calvados, October 20, 1865. Sir: At the first news of the assassination of President Lincoln we had circulated the address which we send you…
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AUDOIN, Secretary to The U. S, June 1, 1865
Perfect Union Masonic Lodge Perfect Union Lodge, Charente, June 1, 1865. Sir: The Perfect Union Masonic Lodge, Orient of Confoleus, grievously felt the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. We were regarding…
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Oscar de Lafayette to The U. S, May 2, 1865
Oscar de Lafayette Chavaniac, May 2, 1865. Sir: I hope you will excuse me for addressing you this little note; but you will certainly think it natural that a member…
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Bourgeon, to To the U. S, May 17, 1865
Lodge of La Franché Union Lodge of La Franche Union, at Choisy-le-Roy, Department of the Seine, the 17th of May, 1865. Sir: All honest hearts were filled with indignation at…
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Inhabitants of Boyan-on-the-Sea, May 5, 1865
Inhabitants of Boyan-on-the-Sea Boyan-on-the-Sea, May 5, 1865. To the United States Minister in Paris: Frenchmen living upon the shores of the Atlantic have but to glance over the ocean, and…
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De Geofroy to William Hunter, April 16, 1865
Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Hunter. Legation of France to the United States, Washington, April 16, 1865. Sir: I have received the note by which you announce to me the sad…
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Drouyn de Lhuys to L. de Geofroy , Chargé d’Affaires of France, Washington . P. S.—You will please remit a copy of this despatch to the, April 28, 1865
M. de Lhuys to M. de Geofroy. Department of Foreign Affairs, Paris, April 28, 1865. Sir: The news of the crime of which President Lincoln has recently become the victim…
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Corps Legislatif, Deputies of the Left, undated
Corps Legislatif, Deputies of the Left undated Address of the deputies of the left to Mr. Bigelow, minister of the United States at Paris. United from the bottom of our…
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Corps Legislatif, May 1, 1865
Corps Legislatif May 1, 1865 Corps Legislatif—Sitting of Monday, May 1. President Schneider. M. the minister of state has the floor to transmit a communication from the government. [The assembly…
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Corps Legislatif, May 2, 1865
Corps Legislatif May 2, 1865 Communication from the government. The President. M. the minister president of the council of state has the floor for the purpose of presenting a communication…
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Drouyn de Lhuys to John Bigelow, April 26, 1865
Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys to Mr. Bigelow. Paris, April 26, 1865. Sir: The telegrams published in the evening papers inform me of the horrible crime of which Messieurs Lincoln and…
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Charles Hale to William Hunter, May 13, 1865
Mr. Hale to Mr. Hunter. Agency and Consulate General of the U. S. of America, Alexandria, May 13, 1865 . No. 26.] Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the…
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Charles Hale to William H. Seward, May 5, 1865
Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. Agency and Consulate General of the U. S. of America, Alexandria, Egypt, May 5, 1865. No. 25.] Sir: I have the honor to report that…
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Hassaurek to William H. Seward, May 29, 1865
Mr. Hassaurek to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Guayaquil, May 29, 1865. No. 160.] Sir: Besides ordering that all the officers and employés of the republic of Ecuador…
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Hassaurek to William H. Seward, May 21, 1865
Mr. Hassaurek to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Guayaquil, May 21, 1865. No. 155.] Sir: The shocking news of the assassination of President Lincoln and the murderous assault…
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Garcia Moreno to F, Hassaurek , U. S, May 22, 1865
President Garcia Moreno to Mr. Hassaurek. Quito, May 22, 1865. The fatal news which arrived by yesterday’s mail has produced a profound and painful impression on me. Never should I…