Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth Congress, Part IV, Appendix to Diplomatic Correspondence of 1865, The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States of America and the Attempted Assassination of William H. Seward, Secretary of State, and Frederick W. Seward, Assistant Secretary, On the evening of the 14th of April, 1865: Expressions of Condolence and Sympathy Inspired by These Events

Government of the Canton of Grisons

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Chur, May 10, 1865.

The minor council of the canton of Grisons to the honorable state council.

Loyal Fellow-citizens: The recent important news from America, the glorious Union victories over the seceded States, the horrid murder of the well-deserving President Lincoln, have called up feelings of the deepest sympathy in all Switzerland.

The minor council, convinced that the people participate in this sentiment, have not hesitated so to express it; but as they intend to call a meeting for that purpose on the 14th instant, we will leave the more perfect expression of their feelings to the promised official report of the popular assembly.

We therefore invite the presidents of the different circles to meet here on Sunday, the 14th instant, to consider whether it accords with the feelings and wishes of the authorities of the canton of Grisons to congratulate the United States on their victories, and offer condolence for the death of their excellent President Abraham Lincoln.

Not doubting but the people of Grisons will joyously accept the opportunity to express their republican sentiments and cordial sympathy for the American Union, we respectfully request the different presidents to answer the above question without delay.

We commend you, brethren, to the protection of Divine Providence.

• H. P. BEELI, President.
• J. B. TSCHARNER, Secretary.