Joaquim César De Figaniere e Morao* to John G. Nicolay, February 25, 1862

Portuguese Legation

US, Charlestown, Md

Feby 25th 1862

Dear Sir,

I learn by the public prints, that the President & Mrs Lincoln have suffered a painful domestic bereavement, — the premature death of one of their Children.

As it will be some time ere I shall be able to return to Washington, may I avail of your kindness to convey to Mr & Mrs Lincoln my own & Madme. de Figaniere's condolence: as parents ourselves, we can sympathise — as we sincerely do — in their feelings, upon so distressing an occasion.

I am, very respectfully
        dear Sir

Your Obt St

de Figaniere e Morao

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* Figaniere e Morao was the Portuguese minister to the U. S.

SOURCE: Lincoln, Abraham. Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 2. General Correspondence. 1858 to 1864: J. C. De Figaniere e Morao to John G. Nicolay, Tuesday,Death of Willie Lincoln. 1862. Manuscript/Mixed Material. https://www.loc.gov/item/mal4222300/.