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2 Great George Street,
Bristol, April 29, 1865.
Sir: At a meeting of the members of the Bristol Workingmen’s Club and Institute and others, held last evening in the hall of the club premises, to propose a resolution of condolence with Mrs. Lincoln and the American people upon the great loss which they have sustained, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
“That this meeting, consisting of members of the Bristol Workingmen’s Club and Institute and others, have heard with grief and indignation the sad intelligence of the assassination of President Lincoln; that it desires to express its deep sympathy with Mrs. Lincoln in her bereavement, earnestly praying that the Almighty Disposer of events may support her in this her hour of trial, and in His own good time overrule for good the terrible calamity which has befallen the American nation.”
I am instructed to have it forwarded to Mr. Adams, at the Legation in London, for presentation through him to Mrs. Lincoln and the American people. Will you do me the favor to get this done, at the same time expressing to him the mingled feelings of indignation and sorrow which filled the hearts of those present, and which led them to take this early opportunity for the expression of their sympathy.
I have the honor to be, sir, yours, very respectfully,
HUBERT THOMAS,
President of the Club, Chairman.
Zebena Eastman, Esq.,
United States Consul, Bristol.