Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 5, 1881

No. 612.
Mr. Blaine to Mr. Foster.

[Telegram.]

Washington, March 13, 1881.

Foster, American Minister, St. Petersburg:

Express to minister of foreign affairs the sentiments of sorrow with which the President and the people of the United States have heard of the terrible crime of which the Emperor has been the victim, and their profound sympathy with the imperial family and the Russian people in their great affliction.

BLAINE.