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Republicans Lyons, France, May 30, 1865. Citizen President: The republicans of Lyons were profoundly moved on hearing the news of the crime committed upon your illustrious predecessor, and a fraternal…
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Creoles of African descent undated To the senators and representatives of the American Congress: Gentlemen: We, Creoles of Guadeloupe, of African descent, wish to express the profound sorrow we feel…
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Orion Lodge of St. John undated The abominable crime of Wilkes Booth has thrown into your hands all the duties and all the powers of the great republic of the…
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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 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 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 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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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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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 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…