Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth Congress, Part II

Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Hunter

Washington, May 16, 1865.

Sir: I am instructed to forward the enclosed letter,^* addressed by her Majesty the Queen to the honorable Mrs. Lincoln, and I shall feel obliged if you will cause it to be delivered to that lady without delay.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

FREDERICK W. A. BRUCE.

Hon. William Hunter, &c., &c., &c.

1. Transmitted to Mrs. Lincoln.