Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Hunter
Washington,
May 29, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you a copy
of a despatch which I have received from the governor of Newfoundland,
enclosing a resolution of the executive council of that colony with
reference to the assassination of President Lincoln.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration sir, your most
obedient, humble servant,
Hon. W. Hunter,
&c., &c., &c.
Governor Grave to Sir F. Bruce
Government House, Newfoundland,
May 15,1865.
Sir: The intimate commercial intercourse
and cordial relations which have existed between this colony and the
people of the United States have caused the intelligence of the
assassination of President Lincoln to be received with deep concern
and indignation by the community, and a very general desire has been
manifested to convey the expression of their sympathy on this
lamentable occasion to the government of the United States.
As the colonial legislature is not at this time in session, the
executive council have, therefore,
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requested me to forward to you the enclosed
resolution,* which I shall be obliged to you to communicate to
the government of the United States if you should see no objection
to this course.
I have, &c, &c,
Hon. Sir F. Bruce,
&c., &c., &c.
