Workingmen's Union of Catania to the American People

Workingmen's Union of Catania to the American People

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Presidents--Assassination

Condolence notes

Labor unions

Workingmen's Union of Catania

Record Group 59: General Records of the Department of State, 1763-2002, Entry 177: Foreign Messages on the Death of Abraham Lincoln, 1865, National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

1865-05-11

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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States of America, and the Attempted Assassination of William H. Seward, Secretary of State (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1866), 439.

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States of America, and the Attempted Assassination of William H. Seward, Secretary of State (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1867), 578.

[Translation.]

Catania, May 11, 1865.

The Workingmen’s Union of Catania, Sicily, to the American people.

Brothers of America: The capture of Richmond was the triumph of civilization over barbarism, and we rejoice at the restoration of peace in a great nation that is our friend.

But the news of Mr. Lincoln’s assassination has sent a thrill of horror and indignation through the civilized world, and its echo has penetrated deeply into our hearts.

Americans: The Workingmen’s Union, of Catania, joins this day in the sentiments of sorrow felt for you by all free people. Accept our congratulations, our best wishes, and our fervent hopes that the national will may complete the work of peace begun by a great citizen, to restore to America her former splendor and great prosperity.

MARCELLINO PIZZARELLT,
President,

FRANCESCORE RANCORE,
Vice-President,

SEBASTIANO VILLANI,
Second Vice-President, Committee.

A true copy: MARIO TROFEO,
Secretary.

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