Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 5, 1892

Mr. Blaine to Sir Julian Pauncefote.

Department of State,
Washington, January 14, 1892.

Sir: I have conveyed to the President the melancholy information you communicate in your note of this date, of the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avondale; and I am directed by the President to express the sorrow with which he learns of this sad bereavement suffered by Her Majesty’s royal family.

By a telegraphic instruction sent to-day, the minister of the United States has been directed to make suitable communication of the President’s deep regret and sincere condolences.

I have, etc.,

James G. Blaine.