PASCAL BONNIN, Director to The United States, May 1, 1865

National Union for Commerce and Manufactures

In its session of the 28th of April last, the general committee of the national union for commerce and manufactures, passed, by acclamation, the following resolution, moved by its president:

“The general committee, interpreting the sentiments of the society it represents, before proceeding to regular work, express their profound sympathy for the American people, and join in their regrets for the assassination of Mr. Lincoln, President of the United States. We feel a horror at the odious crime of which the illustrious man has been a victim.”

We have the honor of transmitting to you our annual circular, which shows our association to have among its members forty-two mayors and about four thousand merchants.

Accept the assurance of the high consideration with which we have the honor to be your very humble servants,